The Hindu Vocabulary by Mahendraguru Oct 1st 2018

Vocab Made Easy

1) CIRCUMSPECT (ADJECTIVE): cautious

Synonyms: careful, prudent

Antonyms: careless, unwise
Example Sentence:
Circumspect doctors avoid recommending wrong medicines to
their patients.

2) FLUKE (NOUN): chance of occurrence

Synonyms: blessing, quirk

Antonyms: misfortune, certainty
Example Sentence:
Their victory was a bit of a fluke.

3) INSURMOUNTABLE (ADJECTIVE): impossible

Synonyms: unbeatable, invincible

Antonyms: attainable, defeatable
Example Sentence:
It is an insurmountable task to get any high degree without
studying for it.
4) INTRICATE (ADJECTIVE): very complicated or detailed

Synonyms: complex, difficult

Antonyms: easy, straightforward
Example Sentence:
Biology is considered as an intricate subject.

5) RANCOUR (NOUN): bitterness, hatefulness

Synonyms: animosity, hostility

Antonyms: friendliness, kindness
Example Sentence:
Although my friend betrayed me, I have no rancour towards
him.

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The Hindu Vocabulary by Mahendraguru Oct 1st 2018
6) EVINCE (VERB): to show, reveal

Synonyms: manifest, demonstrate

Antonyms: conceal, hide
Example Sentence:
His nail biting evinced that he was nervous for the interview.

7) EXPIATE (VERB): to rectify

Synonyms: amend, correct

Antonyms: worsen, destroy
Example Sentence:
It is better to expiate your mistakes than to find excuses.

8) METTLESOME (ADJECTIVE): brave

Synonyms: courageous, high-spirited

Antonyms: meek, fearful
Example Sentence:
Amit is a mettlesome boy.

9) SANGUINE (ADJECTIVE): optimistic and confident

Synonyms: happy, cheerful

Antonyms: morose, sad
Example Sentence:
The sanguine lady started her new business.

10) DEMUR (VERB): disagree

Synonyms: vacillate, oppose

Antonyms: accept, agree
Example Sentence:
There were certain reasons to demur the proposal.

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