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The Hindu Vocabulary 09-10-2021
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1. OUTRAGEOUS (ADJECTIVE): (असुगम): Far-Fetched
Synonyms: Unlikely, Dubious
Antonyms: Realistic
Example Sentence:
The outrageous claims made by the previous government.
2. COUNTER (ADJECTIVE): (विरोध): Opposing
Synonyms: Opposed, Opposite
Antonyms: Complementary
Example Sentence:
After years of argument and counter argument there is no conclusive answer.
3. COMPLICATION (NOUN): (जटिल स्थिति): Complexity
Synonyms: Difficulty, Intricacy
Antonyms: Simplicity
Example Sentence:
To add further complication, English-speakers use a different name.
4. UNPRECEDENTED (ADJECTIVE): (अभूतपूर्व): Unparalleled
Synonyms: Unequalled, Unmatched
Antonyms: Normal
Example Sentence:
The preparations were made on an unprecedented scale.
5. DELUGE (NOUN): (सैलाब करना): Barrage
Synonyms: Volley, Flood
Antonyms: Trickle
Example Sentence:
We received a deluge of complaints.
6. EFFICACY (NOUN): (प्रभावकारिता): Effectiveness
Synonyms: Success, Potency
Antonyms: Inefficacy
Example Sentence:
There is little information on the efficacy of this treatment.
7. ILLUSTRIOUS (ADJECTIVE): (शानदार): Eminent
Synonyms: Distinguished, Acclaimed
Antonyms: Unknown
Example Sentence:
The family was illustrious and wealthy, and claimed descent from Constantine.
8. AGGRESSIVE (ADJECTIVE): (आक्रामक): Assertive
Synonyms: Forceful, Competitive
Antonyms: Submissive
Example Sentence:
We needed more growth to pursue our aggressive acquisition strategy.
9. PROPITIOUS (ADJECTIVE): (अनुकूल): Favourable
Synonyms: Auspicious, Promising
Antonyms: Inauspicious
Example Sentence:
Finally, all things proved to be propitious.
10. TRAGEDY (NOUN): (त्रासदी): Disaster
Synonyms: Calamity, Catastrophe
Antonyms: Fortune
Example Sentence:
A tragedy arrived that killed 95 people.