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✅ Daily The Hindu Vocabulary | 21.01.2023

1.DIM (ADJECTIVE) (अस्पष्ट): Indistinct
Synonyms: Ill-defined, Unclear
Antonyms: Distinct
Example Sentence:
There was a dim figure in the dark kitchen.

2. CUTTING-EDGE (ADJECTIVE): (अत्यधिक उन्नत): Highly advanced
Synonyms: Innovative, Pioneering
Antonyms: outdated
Example Sentence:
The firm introduced some cutting-edge technology.

3. ANGST (NOUN): (उत्कंठा): Anxiety
Synonyms: Fear, Dread
Antonyms: Calmness
Example Sentence:
The middle classes go through existential angst.

4. ACCREDIT (VERB): (मान्य करना): Recognize
Synonyms: License, Authorize
Antonyms: Ban
Example Sentence:
Institutions that do not meet the standards will not be accredited for teacher training.

5. SURREAL (ADJECTIVE): (अवास्तविक): Unreal
Synonyms: Bizarre, Unusual
Antonyms: Real
Example Sentence:
He studied the surreal imagery of the situation.

6. OUTRAGE (NOUN): (रोष): Indignation
Synonyms: Fury, Anger
Antonyms: Subsidence
Example Sentence:
Her voice trembled with outrage.

7. CONVENE (VERB): (बुलाना): Summon
Synonyms: Call, Order
Antonyms: Disperse
Example Sentence:
He had convened a secret meeting of military personnel.

8. MODERATE (VERB): (घटना): Abate
Synonyms: Let up, Lessen
Antonyms: Get up
Example Sentence:
I shall not moderate my criticism.

9. DESCRIPTIVE (ADJECTIVE): (वर्णनात्मक): Illustrative
Synonyms: Expressive, Pictorial
Antonyms: Undescriptive
Example Sentence:
The text contains some good descriptive passages.

10. INDIGENOUS (NOUN): (स्वदेशी): Native
Synonyms: Aboriginal, Local
Antonyms: Expatriate
Example Sentence:
The most indigenous inhabitants were the American Indians.

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✅ Daily The Hindu Vocabulary | 22.01.2023

1.VIBRANT (ADJECTIVE): (जोशपूर्ण): Energetic

Synonyms: Spirited, Virile

Antonyms: Dispirited, Lethargic

Example Sentence:

The rich merchants are a part of a vibrant economy.

2. CHASM (NOUN): (गहरी खाई): Gap

Synonyms: Crater, Rift

Antonyms: Closure, Juncture

Example Sentence:

The chasm between the rich and poor has grown wider over the last decade.

3. 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.

4. ADUMBRATE (VERB): (पूर्वाभास देना): Foreshadow

Synonyms: Outline, Darken

Antonym: Illuminate, Light up

Example Sentence:

The setting sun adumbrates the bridge to create a scenic view.

5. RAUCOUS (ADJECTIVE): (उग्र): Noisy

Synonyms: Discordant, Loud

Antonyms: Mild, Quiet

Example Sentence:

Her birthday parties were raucous but fun.


6. CONSORT (NOUN): (संगी): concomitant

Synonyms: companion, mate

Antonyms: enemy, adversary

Example Sentence:

He is my true consort.

7. ATTUNE (VERB): (लय में करना): Accommodate

Synonyms: Accustom, Adapt

Antonyms: Disarrange, Disagree

Example Sentence:

Students are not attuned to making decisions

8. CREDENCE (NOUN): (स्वीकृति): Acceptance

Synonyms: Assurance, Certainty

Antonyms: Denial, Disbelief

Example Sentence:

If a person wants to give credence to his business, he should develop a company website.

9. WHIP (VERB): (पीटना): Bash

Synonyms: Beat, Lash

Antonyms: Compliment, Praise

Example Sentence:

He was whipped badly.

10. CONTINUAL (ADJECTIVE): (लगातार): Ceaseless

Synonyms: Continuous, Enduring

Antonyms: Finished, End

Example Sentence:

Your words are the source of continual inspiration.