The Hindu VocabularyI(the hindu editorial based vocab for competitive exams) New way of Learning Vocabs

1. PERSECUTE (VERB): (कष्ट देना) molest

Synonyms: maltreat, harass   

   

Antonyms: comfort, delight

Example Sentence: 

They were persecuted for their beliefs.

2. SEDITION (NOUN): (विद्रोह) rebellion

Synonyms: mutiny, treason

Antonyms: submission, peace

Example Sentence:

The rebels were arrested for sedition when they protested outside of the dictator’s palace.

3. PRECISELY (ADVERB): (निश्चित रूप से) absolutely

Synonyms: accurately, specifically

Antonyms: imprecisely, hazily

Example Sentence:

My uncle uses a calculator to precisely determine the tip amount.

4. HEAVY-HANDED (ADJECTIVE): (फूहड़) clumsy

Synonyms: inept, unskillful    

Antonyms: adroit, dexterous

Example Sentence:

I would never trust someone who is heavy-handed as a surgeon.

5. IMMINENT (ADJECTIVE): (निकट का) impending or likely to occur at any moment

Synonyms: forthcoming, inevitable   

Antonyms: escapable, avoidable

Example Sentence:

The hurricane is imminent and has homeowners rushing to board up their windows.

6. RESORT (VERB): (प्रयोग करना) make use of

Synonyms: utilize, put to use

Antonyms: misuse, exploit

Example Sentence:

There is actual incitement to take up arms or resort to violence.

7. SOVEREIGNTY (NOUN): (प्रभुत्व) domination

Synonyms: dominance, supremacy 

Antonyms: adroit, dexterous

Example Sentence:

He had been raised to accept the sovereignty of Dad over Mom.

8. DILIGENTLY (ADVERB): (कर्मठतापूर्वक) vigorously

Synonyms: actively, restlessly 

Antonyms: idly, inactively

Example Sentence:

Their investigation has since been diligently prosecuted.

9. ANOMALOUS (ADJECTIVE): (विलक्षण) abnormal

Synonyms: atypical, peculiar   

Antonyms: ordinary, standard

Example Sentence:

I witnessed an anomalous situation.

10. COUCH (VERB): (शब्दों में कहना) express in particular way

Synonyms: state, utter  

Antonyms: be quiet, listen

Example Sentence:

The assurances were couched in general terms.

1. RAMBUNCTIOUS (ADJECTIVE): (उधमी): noisy

Synonyms: clamorous, boisterous     

Antonyms: calm, serene

Example Sentence: 

These boisterous dogs are not settling down and stop barking too much.

2. UPBRAID (VERB):  (झिड़कना): scold

Synonyms: admonish, berate    

Antonyms: forgive, compliment

Example Sentence: 

The police officer did not hesitate to upbraid the man for driving without insurance.

3. VIABLE (ADJECTIVE):  (व्यवहार्य): reasonable

Synonyms: practicable, applicable    

Antonyms: impossible, unfeasible

Example Sentence: 

The two small bookstores see a merger as the only viable means of competing with online booksellers.

4. WREAK (VERB):  (बदला लेना): avenge

Synonyms: destroy, demolish       

Antonyms: construct, repair

Example Sentence: 

Terrorists love to wreak damage wherever they can.

5. WANE (VERB):  (अलग करना): separate

Synonyms: disconnect, detach  

     

Antonyms: attach, connect

Example Sentence:

She waned her individual ideas from the group.

6.  COMEMMORATE (VERB): (पुण्यस्मरण करना) pay tribute to

Synonyms: salute, honour

Antonyms: disregard, dishonour

Example Sentence: 

The victory is commemorated in songs.

7. TERRIFIC (ADJECTIVE): (भयानक) horrible

 Synonyms: terrible, awful

 Antonyms: wonderful, pleasant

 Example Sentence: 

An enormous amount of dust blown by the terrific volcanic eruption.

8.  DOOMED (ADJECTIVE): (अभिशप्त) ill-fated

Synonyms: cursed, damned

Antonyms: lucky, blessed

Example Sentence: 

Those who do not know history are doomed to repeat it.

9. EXORBITANT (ADJECTIVE): (अत्यधिक) excessive

Synonyms: immoderate, wasteful

Antonyms: moderate, sensible

Example Sentence: 

The guard is being paid an exorbitant salary to sit only.

10. PIVOTAL (ADJECTIVE): (आधारभूत) important

Synonyms: vital, crucial

Antonyms: unimportant, uncritical

Example Sentence: 

Nice customer service is pivotal to a successful business.