The Hindu Vocab 02-07-2017
The Hindu Vocabulary
02-09-2017
1. BELLICOSE (ADJECTIVE): belligerent
Synonyms: combative, hostile
Antonyms: agreeable, calm
Example Sentence:
She comes across bellicose to men who approach her.
2. HUBBUB (NOUN): uproar
Synonyms: clamour, fuss
Antonyms: peace, harmony
Example Sentence:
The hubbub from the group of reporters gave the politician a headache.
3. SNIPER (NOUN): bandit
Synonyms: criminal, crook
Antonyms: law, police
Example Sentence:
He is a notorious sniper.
4. FOIBLE (NOUN): shortcoming
Synonyms: eccentricity, frailty
Antonyms: advantage, normality
Example Sentence:
I can’t let this whole project work go wrong just because of some foible.
5. GLOAT (VERB): exclaim triumph
Synonyms: rejoice, relish
Antonyms: be sad, commiserate
Example Sentence:
The winning team was polite enough to not gloat over its huge win.
6. IMBUE (VERB): inculcate
Synonyms: ingrain, instil
Antonyms: drain, take out
Example Sentence:
When cinnamon is added to the sweet potato batter, it will imbue the pie
with a hint of spice.
7. HAGGLE (VERB): bicker
Synonyms: barter, quibble
Antonyms: agree, concur
Example Sentence:
I’ll pay the sticker price because I do not want to haggle with the trader.
8. FRITTER (VERB): Waste away
Synonyms: misspend, dally Antonyms: conserve, preserve
Example Sentence:
It is advised to not to fritter your money.
9. GRASP (NOUN): understanding
Synonyms: awareness, knowledge
Antonyms: ignorance, avoidance
Example Sentence:
I like his grasp over the subject.
10. FLINCH (VERB): Avoid
Synonyms: dodge, duck
Antonyms: face, confront
Example Sentence: Don not try to flinch your duties.
The Hindu Vocabulary
02-09-2017
1. BELLICOSE (ADJECTIVE): belligerent
Synonyms: combative, hostile
Antonyms: agreeable, calm
Example Sentence:
She comes across bellicose to men who approach her.
2. HUBBUB (NOUN): uproar
Synonyms: clamour, fuss
Antonyms: peace, harmony
Example Sentence:
The hubbub from the group of reporters gave the politician a headache.
3. SNIPER (NOUN): bandit
Synonyms: criminal, crook
Antonyms: law, police
Example Sentence:
He is a notorious sniper.
4. FOIBLE (NOUN): shortcoming
Synonyms: eccentricity, frailty
Antonyms: advantage, normality
Example Sentence:
I can’t let this whole project work go wrong just because of some foible.
5. GLOAT (VERB): exclaim triumph
Synonyms: rejoice, relish
Antonyms: be sad, commiserate
Example Sentence:
The winning team was polite enough to not gloat over its huge win.
6. IMBUE (VERB): inculcate
Synonyms: ingrain, instil
Antonyms: drain, take out
Example Sentence:
When cinnamon is added to the sweet potato batter, it will imbue the pie
with a hint of spice.
7. HAGGLE (VERB): bicker
Synonyms: barter, quibble
Antonyms: agree, concur
Example Sentence:
I’ll pay the sticker price because I do not want to haggle with the trader.
8. FRITTER (VERB): Waste away
Synonyms: misspend, dally Antonyms: conserve, preserve
Example Sentence:
It is advised to not to fritter your money.
9. GRASP (NOUN): understanding
Synonyms: awareness, knowledge
Antonyms: ignorance, avoidance
Example Sentence:
I like his grasp over the subject.
10. FLINCH (VERB): Avoid
Synonyms: dodge, duck
Antonyms: face, confront
Example Sentence: Don not try to flinch your duties.
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