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2021-04-12 06:44:54 Monday, 12 April 2021

●The Hindu Vocabulary For All Competitive Exams.

1. SOLEMN (ADJECTIVE): (निष्ठावान): sincere
Synonyms: earnest, honest
Antonyms: insincere
Example Sentence:He swore a solemn oath to keep faith.

2. ROCOCO (ADJECTIVE): (अलंकृत):  ornate
Synonyms: fancy, curlicued
Antonyms: plain
Example Sentence:The present building, in florid rococo style, dates from 1744-1767.

3. FLOUNDER (VERB): (संघर्ष करना):  struggle
Synonyms: thrash, thresh
Antonyms: prosper
Example Sentence:He was floundering about in the shallow offshore waters.

4. BIZARRE (ADJECTIVE): (विचित्र) : strange
Synonyms: peculiar, odd
Antonyms: ordinary
Example Sentence:I can't believe we're getting involved in something so bizarre.

5. TREACHEROUS (ADJECTIVE): (कपटी):  traitorous
Synonyms: disloyal, perfidious
Antonyms: loyal
Example Sentence:I hear that the old man has broken with that treacherous son of his.

6. APPREHENSION (NOUN): (चिंता) : anxiety
Synonyms: angst, alarm
Antonyms: confidence
Example Sentence:He felt sick with apprehension.

7. OPULENT (ADJECTIVE): (वैभवशाली):  luxurious
Synonyms: sumptuous palatial
Antonyms: stark
Example Sentence:The limousine offers opulent comfort.

8. APPARENT (ADJECTIVE): (स्पष्ट):  seeming
Synonyms: ostensible, outward
Antonyms: unclear
Example Sentence:His lack of concern is just so apparent.

9. UNCONSCIONABLE (ADJECTIVE): (अनैतिक):  unethical
Synonyms: amoral, immoral
Antonyms: ethical
Example Sentence:The unconscionable conduct of his son.

10. PROTRACT (VERB): (बढ़ाना):  prolong
Synonyms: extend, draw out
Antonyms: curtail
Example Sentence:He had certainly taken his time, even protracting the process. ओपन / कमेंट

2021-04-11 09:04:09 Sunday, 11 April 2021

●The Hindu Vocabulary For All Competitive Exams.

1. UNDERSCORE (VERB): (जोर देना): underline 
Synonyms: emphasize, stress 
Antonyms: understate 
Example Sentence: 
The company underscored the progress made with fuel cells. 

2. CONCLUSIVE (ADJECTIVE): (निर्णायक): incontrovertible 
Synonyms: incontestable, irrefutable 
Antonyms: inconclusive 
Example Sentence: 
They produced some fairly conclusive evidence. 

3. CONVENE (VERB): (बुलवाना):  summon 
Synonyms: call, order 
Antonyms: disperse 
Example Sentence: 
He had convened a secret meeting of military personnel. 

4. EXEMPLARY (ADJECTIVE): (उदाहरणात्मक):  perfect 
Synonyms: ideal, model 
Antonyms: deplorable 
Example Sentence: 
His behavior has always been exemplary. 

5. UNDERPIN (VERB): (बढ़ावा देना):  promote 
Synonyms: nurture, encourage 
Antonyms: hinder 
Example Sentence: 
The two books underpinned the theme of honour. 

6. STIFLE (VERB): (बाधा डालना):  hinder 
Synonyms: hamper, constrain 
Antonyms: encourage 
Example Sentence: 
High taxes stifled private enterprises. 

7. PERFUNCTORY (ADJECTIVE): (सरसरी): cursory 
Synonyms: desultory, quick 
Antonyms: careful 
Example Sentence: 
He gave a perfunctory nod. 

8. IRONIC (ADJECTIVE): (व्यंग्यपूर्ण): sarcastic 
Synonyms: sardonic, dry 
Antonyms: sincere 
Example Sentence: 
His mouth curved into an ironic smile. 

9. RAGING (ADJECTIVE): (तूफ़ानी):  stormy 
Synonyms: violent, strong 
Antonyms: calm 
Example Sentence: 
The stream could become a raging torrent in wet weather. 

10. VINDICATE (VERB): (साबित करना): justify 
Synonyms: warrant,substantiate 
Antonyms: attack 
Example Sentence: 
More sober views were vindicated by events. ओपन / कमेंट

2021-04-11 03:41:44 IDIOMS & PHRASES

A Blessing In Disguise:
Something good that isn't recognized at first.

A Chip On Your Shoulder:
Being upset for something that happened in the past.

A Dime A Dozen:
Anything that is common and easy to get.

A Doubting Thomas:
A skeptic who needs physical or personal evidence in order to believe something.

A Drop in the Bucket:
A very small part of something big or whole.

A Fool And His Money Are Easily Parted:
It's easy for a foolish person to lose his/her money.

A House Divided Against Itself Cannot Stand:
Everyone involved must unify and function together or it will not work out.

A Leopard Can't Change His Spots:
You cannot change who you are.

A Penny Saved Is A Penny Earned:
By not spending money, you are saving money (little by little).

A Picture Paints a Thousand Words:
A visual presentation is far more descriptive than words.

A Piece of Cake:
A task that can be accomplished very easily.

A Slap on the Wrist:
A very mild punishment.

A Taste Of Your Own Medicine:
When you are mistreated the same way you mistreat others.

A Toss-Up:
A result that is still unclear and can go either way.

Actions Speak Louder Than Words:
It's better to actually do something than just talk about it.

Add Fuel To The Fire:
Whenever something is done to make a bad situation even worse than it is.

Against The Clock:
Rushed and short on time.

All Bark And No Bite:
When someone is threatening and/or aggressive but not willing to engage in a fight.

All Greek to me:
Meaningless and incomprehensible like someone who cannot read, speak, or understand any of the Greek language would be.

All In The Same Boat:
When everyone is facing the same challenges.

An Arm And A Leg:
Very expensive. A large amount of money.

An Axe To Grind:
To have a dispute with someone.

Apple of My Eye:
Someone who is cherished above all others.

As High As A Kite:
Anything that is high up in the sky.

At The Drop Of A Hat:
Willing to do something immediately. ओपन / कमेंट