📊 Hindu Vocabulary 🔮

  ●The Hindu Vocabulary●

                     Part - 1

1. IMMEDIATE (ADJECTIVE): (तत्काल):  instant

Synonyms: instantaneous, on-the-spot

Antonyms: delayed

Example Sentence:

The authorities took no immediate action then and there.

2. DEFER (VERB): (योग्यता को स्वीकार करना):  yield

Synonyms: submit, give way

Antonyms: stand up to

Example Sentence:

You must defer to him in my absence as you do me.

3.DISPROPORTIONATE(ADJECTIVE): (असंगत): out of proportion to

Synonyms: inordinate, unreasonable

Antonyms: proportionate

Example Sentence:

People usually spend a disproportionate amount of their income on fuel.

4.CONVALESCENT(ADJECTIVE): (अच्छा हो जानेवाला): recuperating

Synonyms: recovering, getting better

Antonyms: sickly

Example Sentence:

The patient is apparently convalescent but still needs more care.

5. AMBITIOUS (ADJECTIVE): (महत्त्वाकांक्षी):  aspiring

Synonyms: determined, forceful

Antonyms: unambitious

Example Sentence:

She is a ruthlessly ambitious workaholic woman.

6. ANIMOSITY (NOUN): (बैर): 

antipathy

Synonyms: hostility, friction

Antonyms: goodwill

Example Sentence:

No animosity is there among them.

7. PARAMOUNT (ADJECTIVE): (आला दर्जे का): uppermost

Synonyms: supreme, chief

Antonyms: minor

Example Sentence:

His happiness is of paramount importance.

8. RIGOROUS (ADJECTIVE): (सख्त):  strict

Synonyms: severe, stern

Antonyms: lax

Example Sentence:

Rigorous controls on mergers need to be taken

9. UNDERMINE (VERB): (दुर्बल करना):  erode

Synonyms: wear away, undercut

Antonyms: support

Example Sentence:

The flow of water had undermined pillars supporting the roof.

10. ENTAIL (VERB): (आवश्यक बनाना):  necessitate

Synonyms: require, need

Antonyms: nullify

Example Sentence:

We are in a situation which entails considerable risks

11. MONUMENTAL (ADJECTIVE): (स्मरणार्थ):  huge

Synonyms: great, enormous

Antonyms: small

Example Sentence:

Monumental efforts have been made to control the spread of virus.

12. DEVASTATE (VERB): (तबाह करना):  shatter

Synonyms: shock, stun

Antonyms: enrich

Example Sentence:

She was entirely devastated due to the loss of her soon.

13. CONSTRAINT (NOUN): (बाध्यता):  inhibition

Synonyms: uneasiness, embarrassment

Antonyms: openness

Example Sentence:

They would be able to talk without constraint.

14.CHAOTIC (ADJECTIVE): (अस्तव्यस्त):  disorderly

Synonyms: disordered, disorganized

Antonyms: orderly

Example Sentence:

The circumstances in the economy are chaotic.

15. DELIBERATION (NOUN): (सावधानी):  care

Synonyms: caution, slowness

Antonyms: haste

Example Sentence:

He replaced the glass on the table with deliberation.

16. DISTRACTION (NOUN): (व्याकुलता):  frenzy

Synonyms: hysteria, madness

Antonyms: calm

Example Sentence:

It is her uncharacteristic air of distraction which attracts people.

17. AWFUL (ADJECTIVE): (भद्दा):

 disgusting

Synonyms: nasty, terrible

Antonyms: lovely

Example Sentence:

Many people look awful when they cry.

18. SEVERE (ADJECTIVE): (गंभीर):  acute

Synonyms: serious, grave

Antonyms: minor

Example Sentence:

We have a severe shortage of technicians.

19. RELATIVE (ADJECTIVE): (उचित):  moderate

Synonyms: reasonable, considerable

Antonyms: great

Example Sentence:

She went down the steps into the relative darkness of the dining room.

20. BELIE (VERB): (झुठलाना): 

contradict

Synonyms: give the lie to, disprove

Antonyms: tesify to

Example Sentence:

His lively, alert manner belied his years.

21. COERCIVE (ADJECTIVE): (बलपूर्वक): persistent 

Synonyms: insistent, pressing 

Antonyms: powerless 

Example Sentence: The governor has a hereditary army for coercive purposes. 

22. OUTLAY (NOUN): (व्यय): expenditure 

Synonyms: expenses, spending 

Antonyms: income 

Example Sentence: A modest outlay on local advertising was spent. 

23. SANCTIFY (VERB): (शुद्ध करना): consecrate 

Synonyms: bless, ordain 

Antonyms: deconsecrate 

Example Sentence: He was consecrated bishop of York. 

24. CONTEMPORARY (ADJECTIVE): (समकालीन): present 

Synonyms: modern, present-day 

Antonyms: old-fashioned, out of date 

Example Sentence: The event was recorded by a contemporary historian. 

25. PROPONENT (NOUN): (समर्थक): supporter 

Synonyms: upholder, exponent 

Antonyms: opponent 

Example Sentence: He is a strong proponent of the free market and liberal trade policies. 

26. ADHERE (VERB): (पालन ​​करना): abide by 

Synonyms: stick to, hold to 

Antonyms: flout, ignore 

Example Sentence: All drivers must adhere to speed limits. 

27. CONTEND (VERB): (संघर्ष करना): face 

Synonyms: cope with, grapple with 

Antonyms: surrender, allow 

Example Sentence: She had to contend with his uncertain temper. 

28. INCONSPICUOUS (ADJECTIVE): (अगोचर): unnoticeable 

Synonyms: unobtrusive, unremarkable 

Antonyms: conspicuous, noticeable 

Example Sentence: That was an inconspicuous red-brick building. 

29. STAMPEDE (NOUN): (भगदड़): panic 

Synonyms: rush, flight 

Antonyms: retreat, standing 

Example Sentence: The herd was fleeing back to the high land in a wild stampede. 

30. DISCOURSE (NOUN): (बातचीत): discussion 

Synonyms: conversation, talk 

Antonyms: silence 

Example Sentence: They understand the language of political discourse only. 

31. FOIBLE (NOUN):  (चरित्र की दुर्बलता):  shortcoming 

Synonyms: eccentricity, frailty 

Antonyms: advantage, normality 

Example Sentence: 

I can’t let this whole project work go wrong just because of some foible. 

32. HUBBUB (NOUN):  (शोरगुल): uproar 

Synonyms: clamour, fuss 

Antonyms: peace, harmony 

Example Sentence: 

The hubbub from the group of reporters gave the politician a headache.

 33. SNIPER (NOUN):  (लुटेरा): bandit 

Synonyms: criminal, crook 

Antonyms: law, police 

Example Sentence: 

He is a notorious sniper. 

34.  COMBATIVE (ADJECTIVE): (लड़ाकू): belligerent 

Synonyms: combative, hostile 

Antonyms: agreeable, calm 

Example Sentence: 

She comes across combative to men who approach her. 

35. GLOAT (VERB):  (आनंदित होना): exclaim triumph 

Synonyms: rejoice, relish 

Antonyms: be sad, commiserate 

Example Sentence: 

The winning team was polite enough to not gloat over its huge win. 

36. IMBUE (VERB):  (गहराई तक पहुंचना):  inculcate 

Synonyms: ingrain, instil 

Antonyms: drain, take out

Example Sentence: 

When cinnamon is added to the sweet potato batter, it will imbue the pie with a hint of spice. 

37. HAGGLE (VERB):  (बखेड़ा करना):  bicker

Synonyms: barter, quibble 

Antonyms: agree, concur

Example Sentence: 

I’ll pay the sticker price because I do not want to haggle with the trader. 

38. FRITTER (VERB):  (गंवाना): waste away

Synonyms: misspend, dally 

Antonyms: conserve, preserve

Example Sentence: 

It is advised to not to fritter your money. 

39. GRASP (NOUN):  (समझ):  understanding 

Synonyms: awareness, knowledge 

Antonyms: ignorance, avoidance 

Example Sentence: 

I like his grasp over the subject. 

40. FLINCH (VERB):  (विमुख होना): avoid 

Synonyms: dodge, duck 

Antonyms: face, confront 

Example Sentence: 

Don not try to flinch your duties. 

41. OPPOSED (ADJECTIVE): (विरोधी): against 

Synonyms: opposition, averse 

Antonyms: in favour of 

Example Sentence: 

He had always been opposed to discrimination. 

42. EXTENSION (NOUN): (विस्तार): prolongation 

Synonyms: lengthening, increase 

Antonyms: shortening 

Example Sentence: 

The initial term of appointment is for one year with an extension of two years. 

43. AFFORDABLE (ADJECTIVE): (किफायती): inexpensive 

Synonyms: reasonably priced 

Antonyms: unaffordable 

Example Sentence: 

Homes have become affordable now and is no more a luxury. 

44. ACCIDENTAL (ADJECTIVE): (आकस्मिक): fortuitous 

Synonyms: chance, adventitious 

Antonyms: intentional 

Example Sentence: 

Land might be let at a fixed rent but accidental loss falls on the tenant. 

45. ROUGHLY (ADVERB): (लगभग): Approximately

Synonyms: about, around 

Antonyms: exactly 

Example Sentence: 

We all took a walk of roughly 13 miles from our hotel. 

46. PREDATORY (ADJECTIVE): (हिंसक): predacious 

Synonyms: carnivorous, hunting 

Antonyms: defensive 

Example Sentence: 

Species of shark are usually predatory. 

47. EXACERBATE (VERB): (ख़राब करना): worsen 

Synonyms: aggravate, compound 

Antonyms: improve 

Example Sentence: 

Her condition exacerbated on the flight. 

48. ABUSE (NOUN): (अनाचार): mistreatment 

Synonyms: maltreatment, ill-treatment 

Antonyms: care 

Example Sentence: 

She had a black eye and other signs of physical abuse. 

49. REFORM (VERB): (सुधारना): improve 

Synonyms: better, refine 

Antonyms: preserve 

Example Sentence: 

The Bill will reform the tax system. 

50. CRITICAL (ADJECTIVE): (अवरोधक): censorious 

Synonyms: condemnatory, condemning 

Antonyms: complimentary 

Example Sentence: 

I was very critical of the previous regime.

51. APPEASE (VERB): (तुष्ट करना): pacify 

Synonyms: conciliate, placate 

Antonyms: provoke, inflame 

Example Sentence: Amendments have been added to appease local pressure groups. 

52. FURNISH (VERB): (प्रदान करना): provide 

Synonyms: supply, equip 

Antonyms: divest 

Example Sentence: Fish furnish an important source of protein. 

53. TRANSIT (NOUN): (पारवहन): movement 

Synonyms: transport, transportation 

Antonyms: hold, stagnation 

Example Sentence: A painting was damaged in transit. 

54. REFRAIN (VERB): (बचना): abstain 

Synonyms: desist, hold back 

Antonyms: indulge, venture 

Example Sentence: She refrained from comment. 

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

Synonyms: complete, thorough 

Antonyms: partial, selective 

Example Sentence: He showed me a comprehensive collection of photographs. 

56. SPURT (VERB): (उछलना): shoot 

Synonyms: squirt, spray 

Antonyms: contain 

Example Sentence: He cut his finger, and blood spurted over the sliced potatoes. 

57. BRUNT (ADJECTIVE): (आघात): impact 

Synonyms: force, shock 

Antonyms: resistance, endurance 

Example Sentence: Education will bear the brunt of the cuts.

58. STULTIFY (VERB): (उबा देना): bore 

Synonyms: stupefy weary 

Antonyms: interest, entertain 

Example Sentence: She is too polite to bore us with anecdotes. 

59. HOARD (VERB): (संचय करना): store 

Synonyms: cache, stockpile 

Antonyms: squander 

Example Sentence: He came back to rescue his little hoard of gold. 

60. CONJECTURE (NOUN): (अनुमान): speculation 

Synonyms: guess surmise 

Antonyms: fact 

Example Sentence: Conjectures about the newcomer were many and varied. 

61. ONSLAUGHT (NOUN): (हमला): attack 

Synonyms: assault, onset 

Antonyms: defense, repulsion 

Example Sentence: 

The onslaught was unleashed on the day that G8 world leaders met at Gleneagles. 

62. PROXIMITY (NOUN): (निकटता): closeness 

Synonyms: nearness, presence 

Antonyms: distance 

Example Sentence: 

His close proximity sent her heart racing. 

63. APATHY (NOUN): (उदासीनता): indifference 

Synonyms: unconcern, passivity 

Antonyms: enthusiasm, interest 

Example Sentence: 

Widespread apathy among students was hard to witness. 

64. CONVALESCE (VERB): (अच्छा हो जाना): recover 

Synonyms: recuperate, get well 

Antonyms: deteriorate 

Example Sentence: 

He spent eight months convalescing after the stroke. 

65. SPURT (NOUN): (उछाल): spray 

Synonyms: squirt, spout 

Antonyms: contain 

Example Sentence: 

A brief spurt of tears gushed into her eyes. 

66. DECREE (NOUN): (हुक्मनामा): order 

Synonyms: edict command 

Antonyms: hint, suggestion 

Example Sentence: 

The decree guaranteed freedom of assembly. 

67. EXTRANEOUS (ADJECTIVE): (अप्रासंगिक): immaterial 

Synonyms: irrelevant, beside the point 

Antonyms: material 

Example Sentence: 

One is obliged to wade through many pages of extraneous material. 

68. UNCONSTITUTIONAL (ADJECTIVE): (असंवैधानिक): illegitimate 

Synonyms: illegal, unauthorized 

Antonyms: legal 

Example Sentence: 

We cannot tolerate unconstitutional action. 

69. VERNACULAR (NOUN): (मातृभाषा): colloquial speech 

Synonyms: jargon, dialect 

Antonyms: latin 

Example Sentence: 

He wrote in the vernacular to reach a larger audience. 

70. DISHEARTENING (ADJECTIVE): (बेहद निराशाजनक): saddening 

Synonyms: disheartening, dispiriting 

Antonyms: encouraging, cheering 

Example Sentence: 

The team made a disappointing star.

71. PROSPECT (NOUN): (संभावना): hope 

Synonyms: likelihood, expectation 

Antonyms: viewlessness, dimness 

Example Sentence: There was no prospect of a better day. 

72. UNPRECEDENTED (ADJECTIVE): (अभूतपूर्व): unexpected 

Synonyms: unmatched, unequalled 

Antonyms: normal, common 

Example Sentence: The government took the unprecedented step of releasing correspondence. 

73. FORBEARANCE (NOUN): (सहनशीलता): patient self-control 

Synonyms: tolerance, patience 

Antonyms: impatience 

Example Sentence: His unfailing courtesy and forbearance under great provocation. 

74. NASCENT (ADJECTIVE): (नवजात): budding 

Synonyms: growing, developing 

Antonyms: developed, mature 

Example Sentence: The Indian space industry is yet nascent. 

75. DEFILE (VERB): (अपवित्र करना): corrupt 

Synonyms: degrade, desecrate 

Antonyms: honour, praise 

Example Sentence: He tried to defile the system. 

76. JOLT (VERB): (ऐंठना): convulse 

Synonyms: disturb, jar 

Antonyms: calm, comfort 

Example Sentence: His statement jolted me in my mind. 

77. VERBOSE (ADJECTIVE): (वाचाल): wordy 

Synonyms: gabby, circumlocutory 

Antonyms: concise, succinct 

Example Sentence: He is a verbose man. 

78. HERETIC (NOUN): (नास्तिक): schismatic 

Synonyms: apostate, pagan 

Antonyms: believer, follower 

Example Sentence: As a relapsed heretic, he was left to the secular arm. 

79.COVERT (ADJECTIVE): (गुप्त): hidden 

Synonyms: undercover, secret 

Antonyms: open, known 

Example Sentence: Behind his soft behaviour he has some covert intentions. 

80. KUDOS (NOUN): (प्रशंसा): applause 

Synonyms: esteem, praise 

Antonyms: dishonour, denunciation 

Example Sentence: The hockey team was given kudos. 

81. BOTTLENECK (NOUN): (बाधा): jam 

Synonyms: barrier, hindrance 

Antonyms: aid, assistance 

Example Sentence: Animated films still face bottlenecks. 

82. DEPLOY (VERB): (तैनात करना): post 

Synonyms: move, move 

Antonyms: concentrate 

Example Sentence: The forces were deployed at strategic locations. 

83. . DETRIMENTAL (ADJECTIVE): (हानिकारक): dangerous 

Synonyms: harmful, hurtful 

Antonyms: benign, beneficial 

Example Sentence: Recent policies have been detrimental to the interests of many old people. 

84. MALEVOLENT (ADJECTIVE): (दुर्भावनापूर्ण): malicious 

Synonyms: spiteful, evil-minded 

Antonyms: benevolent, charitable 

Example Sentence: He smiled and looked at me with his malevolent eyes. 

85. RHETORIC (NOUN): (भाषण कला): oratory 

Synonyms: eloquence, power of speech 

Antonyms: quiet, conciseness 

Example Sentence: He is using a common figure of rhetoric, hyperbole. 

86. ARROGATE (VERB): (हथियाना): seize

Synonyms: assume, take over 

Antonyms: renounce 

Example Sentence: She arrogated the leadership role to herself. 

87. CAPRICIOUS (ADJECTIVE): (मनमौजी): inconstant 

Synonyms: fickle, unstable 

Antonyms: stable, consistent 

Example Sentence: I am careful in speech words with people that have shown capricious behaviour. 

88. INDISCREET (ADJECTIVE): (असावधानीपूर्ण): unwise 

Synonyms: imprudent, irresponsible 

Antonyms: careful, prudent 

Example Sentence: We made no indiscreet inquiries. 

89. PERTURB (VERB): (घबड़ा देना): worry 

Synonyms: upset, unsettle 

Antonyms: reassure, calm 

Example Sentence: They were perturbed by her bold behaviour. 

90. FOLLY (NOUN): (मूर्खता): foolishness 

Synonyms: stupidity, idiocy 

Antonyms: wisdom, intelligence 

Example Sentence: Talking unnecessarily is an act of folly. 

91. DIFFUSE (ADJECTIVE): (तितर-बितर):  verbose

Synonyms: wordy, prolix

Antonyms: succinct

Example Sentence:

The second argument between us was more diffuse.

92. DISSENT (NOUN): (मतभेद):  disagreement

Synonyms: difference of opinion, argument

Antonyms: agreement

Example Sentence:

There was no dissent from this view.

93. INQUISITIVE (ADJECTIVE): (जिज्ञासु):  curious

Synonyms: intrigued, interested

Antonyms: uninterested

Example Sentence:

I do not like to seem inquisitive to anyone.

94.DISINTERESTED(ADJECTIVE): (निष्पक्ष): unbiased

Synonyms: unprejudiced, impartial

Antonyms: biased

Example Sentence:

A banker is under an obligation to give disinterested advice.

95. MODERATE (ADJECTIVE): (मध्यम):  average

Synonyms: modest, medium

Antonyms: great

Example Sentence:

Both of us walked at a moderate pace only.

96. STEEP (ADJECTIVE): (आकस्मिक):  sharp

Synonyms: sudden, precipitate

Antonyms: gradual

Example Sentence:

The steep rise in unemployment.

97. SLUMP (VERB): (गिरना): flop

Synonyms: flump, collapse

Antonyms: stand up

Example Sentence:

She slumped against the cushions.

98. KEEN (ADJECTIVE): (उत्साही):  eager

Synonyms: anxious, impatient

Antonyms: apathetic

Example Sentence:

My friend is a keen gardener.

99. INDIGENOUS (ADJECTIVE): (स्वदेशी):  native

Synonyms: aboriginal, local

Antonyms: expatriate

Example Sentence:

We met indigenous people of Siberia.

100. GARNER (VERB): (संचित करना):  gather

Synonyms: collect, accumulate

Antonyms: disperse

Example Sentence:

The police struggled to garner sufficient evidence.

                         Part - 2

  1. WITHER (VERB): (मुरझाना):  wilt

Synonyms: droop, fade

Antonyms: thrive

Example Sentence:

The grass had withered to an unappealing brown.

2. INHERENT (ADJECTIVE): (आंतरिक):  intrinsic

Synonyms: innate, immanent

Antonyms: acquired

Example Sentence:

Any form of mountaineering has its inherent dangers.

3. INCEPTION (NOUN): (स्थापना):  establishment

Synonyms: institution, foundation

Antonyms: end

Example Sentence:

She has been on the board since its inception two years ago.

4. EXTANT (ADJECTIVE): (जीवित):  surviving

Synonyms: remaining, abiding

Antonyms: non-existent

Example Sentence:

Two fourteenth-century manuscripts of this text are still extant.

5. MISBELIEF (NOUN): (ग़लतफ़हमी):  unorthodoxy

Synonyms: heresy, delusion

Antonyms: orthodoxy

Example Sentence:

It is a misbelief that alcohol problems require a specialist response.

6. SCARCELY (ADVERB): (कठिनता से):  rarely

Synonyms: seldom, infrequently

Antonyms: often

Example Sentence:

They could scarcely all be wrong.

7. OPPRESSIVE (ADJECTIVE): (उत्पीड़क):  harsh

Synonyms: cruel, brutal

Antonyms: lenient

Example Sentence:

The country is ruled by an oppressive regime.

8. AUGMENT (VERB): (बढ़ाना):  increase

Synonyms: add to, supplement

Antonyms: decrease

Example Sentence:

His joys augmented after his promotion.

9. EQUITABLE (ADJECTIVE): (न्यायसंगत):  fair

Synonyms: just, impartial

Antonyms: inequitable

Example Sentence:

This equitable arrangement was accepted by the estates directly.

10. FORTHWITH (ADVERB): (तत्काल):  immediately

Synonyms: at once, instantly

Antonyms: sometime

Example Sentence:

We forthwith paid the money required.