The Hindu Vocabulary
02.04.2023
1. PREVALENT (ADJECTIVE): (प्रचलित): widespread
Synonyms: prevailing, frequent
Antonyms: uncommon
Example Sentence:
The ill practices are more prevalent in society today.
2. SUSCEPTIBLE (ADJECTIVE): (à¤ोला): impressionable
Synonyms: credulous, gullible
Antonyms: sceptical
Example Sentence:
They only do it to tease him as he's too susceptible.
3. EXORBITANT (ADJECTIVE): (हद से ज़्यादा): extortionate
Synonyms: excessive, sky-high
Antonyms: reasonable
Example Sentence:
Some hotels charge exorbitant rates for phone calls.
4. BELITTLE (VERB): (छोटा करना): disparage
Synonyms: denigrate, run down
Antonyms: praise
Example Sentence:
She belittled my riding and driving skills.
5. UNEARTH (VERB): (पता लगाना): excavate
Synonyms: exhume, disinter
Antonyms: bury
Example Sentence:
Workmen unearthed an ancient artillery shell.