Saturday, April 23, 2022

Standard Vocab (Series 6)

 RADICAL (ADJECTIVE): (संपूर्ण): thoroughgoing


Synonyms: thorough, complete

Antonyms: superficial

Example Sentence:

A radical overhaul of the existing regulatory framework is needed.

MAWKISH (ADJECTIVE): (कुत्सित): sentimental

Synonyms: over-sentimental, over-emotional

Antonyms: cool

Example Sentence:

He paid a mawkish ode to parenthood.

REINSTATE (VERB): (पुनः स्थापित करना): restore

Synonyms: put back, replace

Antonyms: abolish

Example Sentence:

The union threatened strike action if Owen was not reinstated.

ATYPICAL (ADJECTIVE): (विचित्र): unusual

Synonyms: untypical, non-typical

Antonyms: typical

Example Sentence:

I belong to the sample of people who are rather atypical of the target audience.

THOUGHTFUL (ADJECTIVE): (विचारशील): pensive

Synonyms: thinking, reflective

Antonyms: vacant

Example Sentence:

Brows were drawn together in thoughtful consideration.

FORTIFY (VERB): (मज़बूत करना): invigorate

Synonyms: strengthen, energize

Antonyms: sedate

Example Sentence:

She is fortified by her religious faith.

INNATE (ADJECTIVE): (जन्मजात): inborn

Synonyms: natural, inbred

Antonyms: acquired

Example Sentence:

She has innate skills for the organization.

INCURSION (NOUN) (चढ़ाई): attack on

Synonyms: assault on, raid on

Antonyms: retreat

Example Sentence:

Soldiers went for incursions into enemy territory.

IMPROBABLE (ADJECTIVE): (असंभाव्य): unlikely

Synonyms: not likely, doubtful

Antonyms: probable

Example Sentence:

This account of events was seen by the jury as most improbable.

EXAGGERATE (VERB): (अतिरंजना करना): overstate

Synonyms: overemphasize, overstress

Antonyms: play down

Example Sentence:

He was apt to exaggerate any aches and pains.

BANISH (VERB): (निर्वासित करना): dispel

Synonyms: dismiss, disperse

Antonyms: engender

Example Sentence:

All thoughts of romance were banished from her head.

REINSTATE (VERB): (बहाल करना): restore

Synonyms: 
put back, replace

Antonyms: abolish

Example Sentence:

The union threatened strike action if Owen was not reinstated.

DIGNIFIED (ADJECTIVE): (प्रतिष्ठित): stately

Synonyms:
 noble, courtly

Antonyms: undignified

Example Sentence:

She maintained a dignified silence.

RELUCTANT (ADJECTIVE): (अनिच्छुक): unwilling

Synonyms:
 disinclined, unenthusiastic

Antonyms: willing

Example Sentence:

He is always reluctant in trying anything new.

DISCARD (VERB): (अलग करना): throw away

Synonyms:
 throw out, get rid of

Antonyms: keep

Example Sentence:

She bundled up the clothes she had discarded.

PHENOMENAL (ADJECTIVE): (अभूतपूर्व): exceptional

Synonyms:
 extraordinary, remarkable

Antonyms: ordinary

Example Sentence:

The town expanded at a phenomenal rate.

RIFE (ADJECTIVE): (व्याप्त): widespread

Synonyms:
 general common

Antonyms: scarce

Example Sentence:


Male chauvinism was rife in medicine.

PRECISION (NOUN): (शुद्धता): exactness

Synonyms:
 accuracy, correctness

Antonyms: inaccuracy

Example Sentence:

The deal was planned and executed with military precision.

IMPRUDENT (ADJECTIVE): (अविवेकी): unwise

Synonyms:
 injudicious, incautious

Antonyms: prudent

Example Sentence:

It would be imprudent to leave her behind.

OMINOUS (ADJECTIVE): (अमंगल): threatening

Synonyms: menacing, baleful

Antonyms: promising

Example Sentence:

There were ominous dark clouds gathering overhead.

IMPLICATION (NOUN): (निहितार्थ): suggestion

Synonyms: inference, insinuation

Antonyms: explicit statement

Example Sentence:

The implication is that no one person at the bank is responsible.

LATENT (ADJECTIVE): (निष्क्रिय): dormant

Synonyms: quiescent, inactive

Antonyms: manifest

Example Sentence:

They have a huge reserve of latent talent.

CANDOR (NOUN): (निष्कपटता): frankness

Synonyms: directness, fairness

Antonyms: dishonesty, unfairness

Example Sentence:

She has done her task with complete candor.

ACQUIT (VERB): (बरी करना): absolve

Synonyms: clear, exonerate

Antonyms: convict

Example Sentence:

One was brought to trial on a charge of affray and was acquitted.

RECURRENT (ADJECTIVE): (आवर्तक): repeated

Synonyms: recurring, repetitive

Antonyms: isolated

Example Sentence:

She had a recurrent dream about falling.

MODERATE (VERB): (घटना): abate

Synonyms: let up, lessen

Antonyms: get up

Example Sentence:

I shall not moderate my criticism.

DESCRIPTIVE (ADJECTIVE): (वर्णनात्मक): illustrative

Synonyms: expressive, pictorial

Antonyms: undescriptive

Example Sentence:

The text contains some good descriptive passages.

DEARTH (NOUN): (दुर्लभता): lack

Synonyms: scarcity, shortage

Antonyms: abundance

Example Sentence:

There was a dearth of evidence.

PREVALENT (ADJECTIVE): (प्रचलित): widespread

Synonyms: 
prevailing, frequent

Antonyms: uncommon

Example Sentence:

The ill practices are more prevalent in society today.

EXORBITANT (ADJECTIVE): (हद से ज़्यादा): extortionate

Synonyms: 
excessive, sky-high

Antonyms: reasonable

Example Sentence:

Some hotels charge exorbitant rates for phone calls.

ABROGATION (NOUN): (निराकरण): repudiation

Synonyms:
 revocation, repeal

Antonyms: institution

Example Sentence:

The ministry proposed for the abrogation of the electoral law of 1850.

EXQUISITE (ADJECTIVE): (अति सुंदर): beautiful

Synonyms:
 lovely, elegant

Antonyms: crude

Example Sentence:

The place was filled with exquisite, jewel-like portraits.

ONGOING (ADJECTIVE): (चल रही है): in progress

Synonyms: 
under way, going on

Antonyms: finished

Example Sentence:

There is an ongoing debate on the issue.

RAUCOUS (ADJECTIVE): (उग्र): noisy

Synonyms:
 discordant, loud

Antonyms: mild, quiet

Example Sentence:

Her birthday parties were raucous but fun.

CONSORT (NOUN): (संगी): concomitant

Synonyms:
 companion, mate

Antonyms: enemy, adversary

Example Sentence:

He is my true consort.

THRIVE (VERB): (फलना-फूलना): flourish

Synonyms:
 prosper, burgeon

Antonyms: decline

Example Sentence:

Education groups thrive on organization.

FUGITIVE (ADJECTIVE): (भगोड़ा): person escaping law

Synonyms:
 escapee, outlaw

Antonyms: enduring, confronting

Example Sentence:

The fugitive don rarely left his cabin to avoid any social contact.

LAMENT (VERB): (विलाप करना): mourn

Synonyms:
 sorrow, wail

Antonyms: celebrate

Example Sentence:

He was lamenting the death of his infant daughter.

Monday, March 21, 2022

Standard Vocab (Series 5)

TRAVAIL (NOUN): (कष्टपूर्ण परिश्रम): ordeal 

Synonyms: trial, tribulation 

Antonyms: comfort 

Example Sentence: 

Advice for those who wish to save great sorrow and travail. 

DESECRATE (VERB): (अपवित्र करना): violate 

Synonyms: profane, pollute 

Antonyms: venerate 

Example Sentence: 

Not more than 300 graves were desecrated. 

PROVOCATIVE (ADJECTIVE): (उत्तेजक): annoying 

Synonyms: irritating, exasperating 

Antonyms: soothing 

Example Sentence: 

The newspaper had allowed to publish a provocative article. 

UPHOLD (VERB): (समर्थन करना): confirm 

Synonyms: endorse, sustain 

Antonyms: overturn 

Example Sentence: 

The court upheld his claim for damages. 

GRIM (ADJECTIVE): (कठोर): stern 

Synonyms: forbidding, uninviting 

Antonyms: amiable 

Example Sentence: 

Hikers made a grim discovery when they came across a dead body in the woods. 

CRIPPLE (VERB): (विकलांग बनाना): disable 

Synonyms: paralyse, immobilize 

Antonyms: able-bodied 

Example Sentence: 

A young student was crippled for life. 

UNDERPRIVILEGED (ADJECTIVE): (वंचित): needy 

Synonyms: deprived, disadvantaged 

Antonyms: privileged 

Example Sentence: 

Needy and underprivileged members of the community. 

RELAXATION (NOUN): (रियायत): moderation 

Synonyms: modification, easing 

Antonyms: tightening up 

Example Sentence: 

Relaxation was given to censorship rules. 

FORGO (VERB): (त्यागना): do without 

Synonyms: go without, give up 

Antonyms: keep 

Example Sentence: 

She wanted to forgo the tea and leave while they could. 
CERTAIN (ADJECTIVE): (निश्चित): unquestionable 

Synonyms: sure, definite 

Antonyms: unthinkable 

Example Sentence: 

It is certain that more changes are in the offing. 

VETERAN (NOUN): (अनुभवी): old hand 

Synonyms: old-timer, old stager 

Antonyms: novice 

Example Sentence: 

The veteran actor passed away due to cardiac arrest. 

FACTION (NOUN): (अंदरूनी कलह): infighting 

Synonyms: dissension, dissent 

Antonyms: harmony 

Example Sentence: 

The army faction gradually gathered strength in the parliament. 

MERCENARY (ADJECTIVE): (लोभी): money-oriented 

Synonyms: grasping, greedy 

Antonyms: altruistic 

Example Sentence: 

She is nothing but a mercenary little gold-digger. 

RELENTLESS (ADJECTIVE): (कठोर): harsh 

Synonyms: grim, fierce 

Antonyms: lenient 

Example Sentence: 

Although, he is patient yet a relentless taskmaster. 

EVADE (VERB): (बचना): elude 

Synonyms: avoid, dodge 

Antonyms: confront 

Example Sentence: 

Friends helped him to evade capture. 

AUDIBLE (ADJECTIVE): (सुनाई देने योग्य): perceptible 

Synonyms: discernible, detectable 

Antonyms: inaudible 

Example Sentence: 

Some ultrasound is audible to dogs. 

SINISTER (ADJECTIVE): (अमंगल): threatening 

Synonyms: menacing, ominous 

Antonyms: promising 

Example Sentence: 

There were sinister dark clouds gathering overhead. 

UNEARTH (VERB): (पता लगाना): excavate 

Synonyms: exhume, disinter 

Antonyms: bury 

Example Sentence: 

Workmen unearthed an ancient artillery shell. 

GENEROSITY (NOUN): (उदारता): liberality 

Synonyms: magnanimity, munificence 

Antonyms: meanness 

Example Sentence:

I was overwhelmed by the generosity of friends and neighbours 

SPURN (VERB): (तिरस्कार करना): refuse 

Synonyms: decline, reject 

Antonyms: adore 

Example Sentence: 

He spoke gruffly, as if afraid that his invitation would be spurned. 

RETREAT (VERB): (स्थान छोड़ना): withdraw 

Synonyms: retire, draw back 

Antonyms: advance 

Example Sentence: 

When the enemy attacked, our troops were forced to retreat. 

MOUNT (VERB): (उठना): increase 

Synonyms: grow, rise 

Antonyms: decrease 

Example Sentence: 

The costs mount up when we buy a home. 

WITHSTAND (NOUN): (विरोध करना): resist 

Synonyms: hold out against, stand up to 

Antonyms: give in 

Example Sentence: 

The structure had been designed to withstand winds of more than 100 mph. 

SNAP (VERB): (टूटना): break 

Synonyms: fracture, splinter 

Antonyms: hold 

Example Sentence: 

The strings of the guitar kept snapping. 

CONTEST (VERB): (प्रतिवाद करना): oppose 

Synonyms: challenge dispute 

Antonyms: agree with 

Example Sentence: 

The former orderly contests his dismissal. 

VIGOUR (NOUN): (शक्ति): robustness 

Synonyms: hardiness, strength 

Antonyms: weakness 

Example Sentence: 

I am 69 but still full of vigour and vitality. 

SURREAL (ADJECTIVE): (अवास्तविक): unreal 

Synonyms: bizarre unusual 

Antonyms: real 

Example Sentence: 

The story was a surreal mix of fact and fantasy.