The Hindu Vocabulary -1St August 18

The Hindu Vocabulary - 1St August 18

1. REPINE (VERB): (शिकायत करना): complain 

Synonyms: grumble, lament 

Antonyms: compliment, praise 

Example Sentence: 

He always repines about his peer. 

2. INURE (VERB): (तपाकर पुख़्ता करना): harden 

Synonyms: temper, toughen 

Antonyms: lighten, soften 

Example Sentence:

A continuation of the exclusion of these people from their lands should not inure to the benefit of the wrongdoers. 

3. ONSLAUGHT (NOUN): (आक्रमण): attack 

Synonyms: onrush, invasion 

Antonyms: retreat, defense 

Example Sentence: 

The people suddenly made an onslaught on him. 

4. PRIGGISH (ADJECTIVE): (परोपदेशक): smug 

Synonyms: pompous, stuffy 

Antonyms: dissatisfied, discontented 

Example Sentence: 

I had to meet a priggish person in the train. 

5. CABOODLE (NOUN): (ताम-झाम): collection of something 

Synonyms: cluster, agglomeration 

Antonyms: individual, one 

Example Sentence: 

I have a caboodle of great books. 

6. ATTICISM (NOUN): (शान): splendour 

Synonyms: grandeur, elegance 

Antonyms: crudeness, inelegance 

Example Sentence: 

I see the majestic Atticism in her personality. 

7. AUSTERITY (NOUN): (आत्मसंयम): formality 

Synonyms: acerbity, asperity 

Antonyms: informality, mildness 

Example Sentence: 

The austerity of the politician was well renowned. 

8. ARTIFICE (NOUN): (चालाकी): clever act 

Synonyms: maneuver, gimmick 

Antonyms: candor, honesty 

Example Sentence: 

These pictures are full of artifice. 

9. VALOR (NOUN): (वीरता): courage 

Synonyms: firmness, fortitude 

Antonyms: cowardice, timidity 

Example Sentence: 

His valor impressed everyone. 

10. VIGILANT (ADJECTIVE): (जागरूक):attentive 

Synonyms: observant, cautious 

Antonyms: heedless, impulsive 

Example Sentence: 

I am very vigilant while writing a letter.