THE HINDU VOCABULARY | 09-08-2021

TODAY'S THE HINDU VOCABULARY

                    09-08-2021

1. JUDICIOUS (ADJECTIVE): (विवेकसम्मत): Wise 

  Synonyms: Sensible, Prudent 

  

Antonyms: Injudicious 

  

Example Sentence: The judicious use of public investment should be ensured

  2. DYNAMIC (ADJECTIVE): (गतिशील): Energetic 

  Synonyms: Spirited, Active 

  Antonyms: Half-hearted 

  Example Sentence: He is a dynamic young advertising executive.

  3. COMBAT (VERB): (सामना करना): Fight 

Synonyms: Tackle, Attack 

  Antonyms: Give in to 

  Example Sentence: An effort was made to combat drug trafficking. 

  4. CIRCUMSPECT (ADJECTIVE): (एहतियाती): Cautious 

  Synonyms: Wary, Careful 

  Antonyms: Unguarded 

  Example Sentence: The officials were very circumspect in their statements. 

  5. DWINDLE (VERB): (क्षीण होना): Diminish 

  Synonyms: Decrease, Reduce 

  Antonyms: Increase

  Example Sentence: Traffic has dwindled to a trickle. 

  6. STEADY (ADJECTIVE): (स्थिर): Stable 

  Synonyms: Balanced, Firm 

  Antonyms: Unstable

  Example Sentence: The lighter the camera, the harder it is to hold steady. 

  

7. ENACT (VERB): (क़ानून अमल में लाना): Pass 

  Synonyms: Approve, Ratify 

  Antonyms: Repeal 

  Example Sentence: Legislation was enacted to attract international companies. 

 

8. TOXIC (ADJECTIVE): (विषाक्त): Poisonous 

  Synonyms: Venomous, Virulent

  Antonyms: Non-toxic

  Example Sentence: The burning of waste is toxic.

 

9. INITIATIVE (NOUN): (पहल): Enterprise 

  Synonyms: Inventiveness, Resourcefulness 

  Antonyms: Being Uninventive 

  Example Sentence: Use your initiative and common sense. 

  10. PLIGHT (NOUN): (दुर्दशा): Predicament 

  Synonyms: Trouble, Difficulty 

  Antonyms: Solution 

  Example Sentence: The management must reduce our plight.