EK DUM BASIC

✅ Daily The Hindu Vocabulary | 13.08.2023

1. COERCIVE (ADJECTIVE): (बलपूर्वक): Persistent
Synonyms: Insistent, Pressing
Antonyms: Powerless
Example Sentence:
The governor has a hereditary army for coercive purposes.

2. UNDERMINE (VERB): (दुर्बल करना): Subvert
Synonyms: Sabotage, Threaten
Antonyms: Enhance
Example Sentence:
She tried to undermine my authority by complaining about me to my boss.

3. CHOPPY (ADJECTIVE): (अशांत): Rough
Synonyms: Turbulent, Heavy
Antonyms: Calm
Example Sentence:
The first race was sailed in a stiff breeze and choppy seas.

4. DISSONANCE (NOUN): (मतभेद): Incongruity
Synonyms: Disparity, Discrepancy
Antonyms: Harmony
Example Sentence:
The party is willing to put up with such dissonance among their candidates.

5. STRIDENT (ADJECTIVE): (श्रुतिकठोर): Harsh
Synonyms: Raucous, Rough
Antonyms: Soft
Example Sentence:
Her voice had become increasingly strident with time.

6. OBTUSE (ADJECTIVE): (मंद): Stupid
Synonyms: Dull, Slow-witted
Antonyms: Astute
Example Sentence:
She wondered if the doctor was being deliberately obtuse.

7. ABDICATE (VERB): (सत्ता त्यागना): Resign
Synonyms: Retire, Quit
Antonyms: Be crowned
Example Sentence:
In 1918 Kaiser Wilhelm abdicated as German emperor.

8. INCUMBENT (ADJECTIVE): (पद-धारी): Current
Synonyms: Existing, Present
Antonyms: Past
Example Sentence:
The incumbent President was defeated.

9. JUDICIOUS (ADJECTIVE): (उचित): Wise
Synonyms: Sensible Prudent
Antonyms: Injudicious
Example Sentence:
The government made judicious use of public investment.

10. ELEVATION (NOUN): (बढ़ावा): Promotion
Synonyms: Upgrading, Advancement
Antonyms: Demotion
Example Sentence:
The color usually deepens toward zenith and also with the elevation of observer.