The Hindu Vocabulary of the Day most asked in the Exam

November 17, 2018

1. IGNOMINIOUS (ADJECTIVE): (अपयशपूर्ण) humiliating

Synonyms: embarrassing, disgraceful

Antonyms: respectable, honorable

Example Sentence:

The family was very embarrassed about their son’s ignominious behavior at the gathering.

2.  CYNIC (NOUN): (निंदक) nonbeliever

Synonyms: doubter, skeptic 

Antonyms: believer, optimist

Example Sentence:

She is a cynic.

3. IMPORTUNE (VERB): (ज़ोर देना) insist

Synonyms: demand, beseech

Antonyms: dissuade, prevent 

Example Sentence:

The players were importuned by the coach to run another mile.

4. IMPUDENT (ADJECTIVE): (गुस्ताख) shameless

Synonyms: brazen, audacious

Antonyms: humble, polite

Example Sentence:

The impudent student had the nerve to counter the principal’s order.

5. INCOMMODIOUS (ADJECTIVE): (असुविधाजनक) inconvenient

Synonyms: uncomfortable, awkward

Antonyms: convenient, handy

Example Sentence: 

The incommodious mattress caused me severe back ache.

6. PLIGHT (NOUN): (दुविधा) dilemma

Synonyms: quandary, impasse 

Antonyms: boon, blessing

Example Sentence: 

The international community should do more to protect the plight of these people. 

7. RATIFY (VERB): (पुष्टि करना) corroborate

Synonyms: validate, approve

Antonyms: veto, disapprove