The Hindu Vocabulary For All Competitive Exams, 26 May 2020

1. DIGNIFIED (ADJECTIVE): (प्रतिष्ठित): stately
Synonyms: noble, courtly
Antonyms: undignified
Example Sentence:
She is very famous for her dignified silence.

2. DETAIN (VERB): (हिरासत में लेना): hold
Synonyms: take into custody, seize
Antonyms: release
Example Sentence:
Customs officers may detain goods for up to two days.

3. RESILIENT (ADJECTIVE): (मज़बूत): strong
Synonyms: tough, hardy
Antonyms: vulnerable
Example Sentence:
Babies are generally far more resilient than new parents realize.

4. ADHERE (VERB): (पालन करना):stick
Synonyms: comply with, stand by
Antonyms: flout
Example Sentence:
It is wise to adhere to the rules of your parents.

5. SEIZURE (NOUN): (अभिग्रहण): capture
Synonyms: occupation, takeover
Antonyms: restitution
Example Sentence:
The seizure of the Assembly building was an immediate decision.

6. BICKER (VERB): (झगड़ना):squabble
Synonyms: argue, quarrel
Antonyms: agree
Example Sentence:
Many couples bicker over tiny issues.

7. CLAMPDOWN (NOUN): (शिकंजा कसना):
suppression
Synonyms: prevention, stopping
Antonyms: let go
Example Sentence:
A clampdown on crime is essential.

8. PERIL (NOUN): (विपत्ति): danger
Synonyms: jeopardy, risk
Antonyms: safety
Example Sentence:
You could well place us both in peril.

9. SUBMERGE (VERB): (डूबना):dive
Synonyms: sink, plunge
Antonyms: surface
Example Sentence:
The U-boat had had time to submerge.

10. HARBOUR (VERB): (शरण देना): shelter
Synonyms: conceal, hide
Antonyms: hand over
Example Sentence:
He was suspected of harbouring an escaped prisoner.

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