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✅ Daily The Hindu Vocabulary | 09.01.2023

1. ERSTWHILE (ADJECTIVE): (भूतपूर्व): Former
Synonyms: Old, Past
Antonyms: Present
Example Sentence:
He fled to America with Gia Manek, an erstwhile friend of his wife's.

2. RESCIND (VERB): (रद्द कर देना): Revoke
Synonyms: Repeal, Cancel
Antonyms: Enforce
Example Sentence:
The government eventually rescinded the directive.

3. EXCEPTIONAL (ADJECTIVE): (असामान्य): Unusual
Synonyms:Uncommon, Abnormal
Antonyms: Usual
Example Sentence:
Late claims will only be accepted in exceptional circumstances.

4. RETALIATE (VERB): (प्रतिकार करना): Fight back
Synonyms: Strike back, Respond
Antonyms: Turn the other cheek
Example Sentence:
The blow stung and she had retaliated immediately.

5. HARASS (VERB): (सताना):Pester
Synonyms:Badger, Hound
Antonyms: Leave in peace
Example Sentence:
Being harassed at work can leave you feeling confused and helpless.

6. PROMPT (ADJECTIVE): (शीघ्र): Quick
Synonyms: Swift, Rapid
Antonyms: Slow
Example Sentence:
She would have died but for the prompt action of two ambulance men.

7. COMPASSION (NOUN): (दया): Pity
Synonyms: Sympathy, Feeling
Antonyms: Indifference
Example Sentence:
The victims must be treated with compassion.

8. FLAG (VERB): (थकना): Tire
Synonyms: Weaken, Falter
Antonyms:Revive
Example Sentence:
If you begin to flag, there is an excellent cafe to revive you.

9. IMPAIR (VERB): (हानि पहुंचाना): Damage
Synonyms:Harm, Diminish
Antonyms: Improve
Example Sentence:
A noisy job could permanently impair their hearing.

10. FLOUT (VERB): (अवज्ञा करना): Defy
Synonyms: Go against, Scorn
Antonyms: Observe
Example Sentence:
The advertising code was being flouted.