THE HINDU VOCABULARY
Vying (Verb)
Definition: compete eagerly with someone in order to do or achieve something
Synonyms: compete, contend, contest, struggle, fight, battle, cross swords
Usage: the athletes were vying for a place in the British team
2). Averse (Adjective)
Definition: having a strong dislike of or opposition to something
Synonyms: opposed to, against, antipathetic to, hostile to, antagonistic to
Usage: as a former CIA director, he is not averse to secrecy
3). Articulate (Verb)
Definition: pronounce (something) clearly and distinctly
Synonyms: express, give expression to, voice, give voice to, vocalize, put in words
Usage: he articulated each word with precision
4). Credible (Adjective)
Definition: able to be believed; convincing.
Synonyms: acceptable, trustworthy, reliable, dependable, sure, good, valid
Usage: few people found his story credible
5). Joust (Verb)
Definition: engage in a sporting contest in which two opponents on horseback fight with lances.
Synonyms: enter the lists, tourney, tilt, break a lance; fight, spar, contend, clash
Usage: to joust, a man must have an opponent to ride against
6).Acute (Adjective)
Definition: present or experienced to a severe or intense degree.
Synonyms: severe, critical, drastic, dire, dreadful, terrible, awful, grave
Usage: an acute housing shortage
7). Reticent (Adjective)
Definition: not revealing one’s thoughts or feelings readily.
Synonyms: reserved, withdrawn, introverted, restrained, inhibited, diffident
Usage: she was extremely reticent about her personal affairs
8). Restraint (Noun)
Definition: a measure or condition that keeps someone or something under control
Synonyms: constraint, check, control, restriction, limitation, curtailment
Usage: decisions are made within the financial restraints of the budget
9). Strife (Noun)
Definition: angry or bitter disagreement over fundamental issues; conflict
Synonyms: conflict, friction, discord, disagreement, dissension, variance, dispute
Usage: strife within the community
10). Evoke (Verb)
Definition: bring or recall (a feeling, memory, or image) to the conscious mind
Synonyms: bring to mind, call to mind, put one in mind of, call up, invoke
Usage: the sight evoked pleasant memories of his childhood
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