Standard Vocab (Series 7)

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

Synonyms: excessive, sky-high

Antonyms: reasonable

Example Sentence:

Some hotels charge exorbitant rates for phone calls.

2.ENORMOUSLY (ADVERB): (अत्यंत): very

Synonyms: extremely, exceedingly

Antonyms: moderately

Example Sentence:

Quality of life varies enormously from one place to another.

3.UNEARTH (VERB): (पता लगाना): excavate

Synonyms: exhume, disinter

Antonyms: bury

Example Sentence:

Workmen unearthed an ancient artillery shell.

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

Synonyms: under way, going on

Antonyms: finished

Example Sentence:

There is an ongoing debate on the issue.

5. FLAIR (NOUN): (कौशल): aptitude

Synonyms: talent, gift

Antonyms: inability

Example Sentence:

She had a flair for certain languages.

6. ACCREDIT (VERB): (मान्यता देना): recognize

Synonyms: license, authorize

Antonyms: ban

Example Sentence:

Institutions that do not meet the standards will not be accredited for teacher training.

7.VEHEMENCE (NOUN): (जुनून): passion

Synonyms: force, ardor

Antonyms: apathy

Example Sentence:

There was a lot of vehemence in his reaction.

8. RELEGATE (VERB): (कम करना): downgrade

Synonyms: lower, put down

Antonyms: upgrade

Example Sentence:

They aim to prevent women from being relegated to a secondary role.

1. CONTEMPLATIVE (ADJECTIVE): (विचारशील): thoughtful

Synonyms: pensive, reflective

Antonyms: active

Example Sentence:

She regarded me with a contemplative eye.

2. ADVERSARY (NOUN): (प्रतिद्वंद्वी): opponent

Synonyms: rival, enemy

Antonyms: ally

Example Sentence:

Rita beat his old adversary in the quarter-finals.

3. SUCCUMB (VERB): (दबना): yield

Synonyms: give in, give way

Antonyms: resist

Example Sentence:

We cannot merely give up and succumb to despair.

4. CRITICAL (ADJECTIVE): (जरूरी): crucial

Synonyms: vital, essential

Antonyms: unimportant

Example Sentence:

Temperature is a critical factor in fruit storage.

5. SUSCEPTIBLE (ADJECTIVE): (भोला): impressionable

Synonyms: credulous, gullible

Antonyms: sceptical

Example Sentence:

They only do it to tease him as he's too susceptible.

6. DISCHARGE (VERB): (उतार देना): unload

Synonyms: offload, empty

Antonyms: load

Example Sentence:

The ferry was discharging passengers.

7. STREAM (NOUN): (श्रृंखला): succession

Synonyms: series, string

Antonyms: trickle

Example Sentence:

A woman screamed a stream of abuse.

8. LIGHT-HEARTED (ADJECTIVE): (प्रसन्नचित): carefree

Synonyms: cheerful, cheery

Antonyms: miserable

Example Sentence:

We had an excited, light-hearted chatter.

1. PRECEDE (VERB): (पूर्व में होना): lead up to

Synonyms: pave the way for, set the scene for

Antonyms: follow

Example Sentence:

A gun battle had preceded the explosions.

2. VANITY (NOUN): (गुमान): conceit

Synonyms: self-conceit, narcissism

Antonyms: modesty

Example Sentence:

It flattered his vanity to think I was in love with him.

3.SPECIFIC (ADJECTIVE): (विशिष्ट): particular

Synonyms: specified, certain

Antonyms: general

Example Sentence:

Huge savings were made to meet specific development needs.

4. STARTLE (VERB): (डराना): surprise

Synonyms: frighten, scare

Antonyms: put at ease

Example Sentence:

A sudden sound in the doorway startled her.

5.CHRONIC (ADJECTIVE): (बहुकालीन): constant

Synonyms: continuing, continual

Antonyms: temporary

Example Sentence:

The schools seldom suffer from chronic overcrowding.

6. CONFIDE (VERB): (गुप्त रूप से बताना): reveal

Synonyms: disclose, divulge

Antonyms: keep from

Example Sentence:

He confided his fears to his mother.

7. SANCTION (NOUN): (दंड): Penalty

Synonyms: punishment, deterrent

Antonyms: reward

Example Sentence:

A range of sanctions were aimed at deterring insider abuse.

8. COMPREHENSIVE (ADJECTIVE): (व्यापक): inclusive

Synonyms: all-inclusive complete

Antonyms: partial

Example Sentence:

Her collection of photographs was anything but comprehensive.

1. DAWDLE (VERB): (समय नष्ट करना) :Waste time

Synonyms: loiter, procrastinate

Antonyms: hasten, hurry

Example Sentence:

The teacher warned the student that he will be punished if he dawdled again.

2. PILLAGE (VERB): (लूटना) :Plunder, destroy

Synonyms: ravage, ransack

Antonyms: protect, construct

Example Sentence:

The terrorists pillaged the city.

3. NOXIOUS (ADJECTIVE): (हानिकारक) :Deadly, injurious

Synonyms: destructive, harmful

Antonyms: helpful, kind

Example Sentence:

This is a noxious chemical.

4. SUPERVENE (VERB): (पीछे आना) :Follow

Synonyms: pursue, supersede

Antonyms: retreat, precede

Example Sentence:

Team members supervene their leaders.

5. FERVENT (ADJECTIVE): (उत्साही) :Enthusiastic

Synonyms: zealous, ardent

Antonyms: apathetic, dull

Example Sentence:

He is a fervent child.

6.FITFUL (ADJECTIVE): (चंचल) :Spasmodic

Synonyms: intermittent, fluctuating

Antonyms: continuous, perpetual

Example Sentence:

As long as his breathing is fitful, he will continue to need an oxygen machine.

7. FLOUT (VERB): (अवज्ञा करना) : Show contempt for

Synonyms: defy, disregard

Antonyms: honour, praise

Example Sentence:

One should not flout the traffic rules.

8. FEASIBLE (ADJECTIVE): (व्यवहार्य) :Practicable

Synonyms: possible, doable

Antonyms: impossible, implausible

Example Sentence:

This seems to be a feasible solution.

Daily conversational words

2. Courage (साहस)

• It takes courage to speak the truth.
• He showed great courage in the battle.
• Face your fears with courage and confidence.

3. Delicate (नाजुक)

• The glass vase is very delicate.
• She has a delicate voice.
• Handle the flowers carefully; they are delicate.

4. Eager (उत्सुक)

• The students were eager to learn.
• He is eager to start his new job.
• She was eager to open her birthday gift.

5. Familiar (परिचित)

• This place looks familiar to me.
• Are you familiar with this topic?
• His face seems familiar, but I don’t remember his name.

6. Genuine (सच्चा/असली)

• He gave me a genuine smile.
• This is a genuine diamond.
• Always be genuine in your words and actions.

7. Hesitate (हिचकिचाना)

• Don’t hesitate to ask for help.
• She hesitated before answering the question.
• He hesitated before jumping into the water.

8. Ignore (नज़रअंदाज करना)

• Don’t ignore your health.
• She ignored my message.
• Some problems can’t be ignored.

9. Journey (यात्रा)

• Our journey started early in the morning.
• Life is a beautiful journey.
• He went on a journey to the mountains.

10. Kindness (दयालुता)

• Always show kindness to others.
• A small act of kindness can make a big difference.
• She treated the animals with kindness.

11. Loyal (वफादार)

• Dogs are very loyal to their owners.
• He is a loyal friend.
• She remained loyal to her team.

12. Miserable (दुखी)

• He felt miserable after failing the exam.
• The weather was miserable today.
• She had a miserable childhood.

13. Narrow (संकीर्ण)

• The street is too narrow for cars.
• He has a narrow mind.
• We walked along the narrow bridge.

14. Obedient (आज्ञाकारी)

• The dog is very obedient.
• She is an obedient student.
• Parents like obedient children.

15. Patience (धैर्य)

• Learning a new skill requires patience.
• He waited with patience for his turn.
• She handled the situation with great patience.

16. Quiet (शांत)

• Please keep quiet in the library.
• She prefers a quiet place to study.
• The room became quiet after the announcement.

17. Reliable (भरोसेमंद)

• He is a reliable employee.
• This watch is very reliable.
• You need a reliable friend in tough times.

18. Sincere (ईमानदार)

• She gave a sincere apology.
• He is a sincere worker.
• A sincere effort leads to success.

19. Talent (प्रतिभा)

• She has a talent for singing.
• Hard work is more important than talent.
• His talent was recognized at an early age.

20. Unique (अद्वितीय)

• Every person has a unique personality.
• This painting is very unique.
• His style is unique and creative.

21. Valuable (बहुमूल्य)

• Time is valuable.
• This book contains valuable information.
• She gave me valuable advice.

22. Wisdom (बुद्धिमानी)

• Wisdom comes with experience.
• He shared his wisdom with the students.
• Always listen to the wisdom of elders.

23. Xenophobia (विदेशियों का डर)

• Xenophobia can cause hatred between cultures.
• Some people have xenophobia due to lack of exposure.
• Education can reduce xenophobia in society.

24. Youthful (युवा-सुलभ)

• He has a youthful appearance.
• Her youthful energy is inspiring.
• Exercise keeps you youthful.

25. Zeal (उत्साह)

• He worked with great zeal.
• She has a zeal for learning.
• His zeal to win was unmatched.

26. Brilliant (प्रतिभाशाली)

• She is a brilliant student.
• He gave a brilliant performance.
• The idea was brilliant.

27. Determined (दृढ़ संकल्पी)

• He is determined to achieve his goal.
• She is a determined athlete.
• Nothing can stop a determined person.

28. Encourage (प्रोत्साहित करना)

• Teachers should encourage students.
• His words encouraged me to try again.
• Parents encourage their children to study well.

29. Grateful (आभारी)

• I am grateful for your help.
• She felt grateful for the support.
• We should be grateful for what we have.

30. Hopeful (आशावादी)

• She is hopeful about the future.
• The doctors are hopeful about his recovery.
• He remained hopeful despite the difficulties.