The Hindu English Vocabulary For SSC, IBPS & Other exam
20-May-2016 English Vocabulary
- Laconic [adj]
- Using very few words - संक्षिप्त
- Synonyms – terse, brusque
- Antonyms – long-winded, wordy
- The valedictorian delivered a laconic speech, contrast to the salutatorian's lengthy speech.
- Odious [adj]
- Extremely unpleasant; repulsive - घिनौना
- Synonyms – abhorrent, abominable
- Antonyms – attractive, delightful
- Occasionally they appear in odious positions.
- Adumbrate [verb]
- Represent in outline - ढांचे में दिखलाना
- Synonyms – sketch, darken
- Antonyms – illuminate
- With assistance from the victim, the sketch artist will adumbrate a picture of the robbery suspect.
- Languid [adj]
- (of a person, manner, or gesture) having or showing a disinclination for physical exertion or effort - निस्तेज, सुस्त
- Synonyms – lackadaisical, laid-back
- Antonyms – active, energetic
- A slow, languid smile crossed his features, one that made her body flush and ache for him.
- Officious [adj]
- Assertive of authority in a domineering way, especially with regard to trivial matters - थकनेवाला
- Synonyms – busy, forward
- Antonyms – modest, shy
- Because Cory is the boss’s son, he thinks he can stick his officious nose into everybody’s business without fear of consequences.
- Mendacious [adj]
- Not telling the truth, lying - मिथ्या
- Synonyms – deceitful, deceptive
- Antonyms – frank, honest
- Chuck is mendacious about his vegetarianism by eating chicken.
- Alacrity [noun]
- brisk and cheerful readiness - तत्परता
- Synonyms – alertness, avidity
- Antonyms – apathy, coolness
- Having studied really hard last night, the student took the exam with alacrity.
- Maudlin [adj]
- self-pityingly or tearfully sentimental - भावुक
- Synonyms – weepy, sentimental
- Antonyms – unemotional, pragmatic
- You didn't invite me out here to listen to my maudlin rambling.
- Opulent [adj]
- ostentatiously costly and luxurious - धनी
- Synonyms – deluxe, extravagant
- Antonyms – economical, poor
- The robed man led her into the fortress and wound his way through bright intersections, down stairs, and into a more opulent part of the building.
- Mawkish [adj]
- Sentimental in an exaggerated or false way - कुत्सित
- Synonyms – cloying, gooey
- Antonyms – calm, serious
- The star’s mawkish poem at her mentor’s funeral was so insincere that most of the guests rolled their eyes.
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