The Hindu Vocabulary: 16.09.

2023

1-ABDUCTION : अपहरण: Noun: The criminal act of forcefully taking

someone against their will, often for ransom or other malicious purposes.

Synonyms: Hypothesis, Surmise, Snatching

Antonyms: Fact, Evidence

Sentence: Her abduction was that the missing documents might be in the
basement, so she decided to search there first.

2-STRIVE: प्रयास करना: Verb: To make a great effort, work hard, or struggle
in pursuit of a goal, achievement, or improvement.

Synonyms: Aspire, Endeavor

Antonyms: Neglect, Refrain

Sentence: The team must strive together to reach their common goal of winning
the championship.

3-AMORPHOUS:आकारहीन : Adjective: Something lacking a definite or

organized shape or structure

Synonyms: Nebulous, Vague

Antonyms: Crystalline, Distinct

Sentence: The company's goals were amorphous, making it difficult for

employees to understand their objectives.

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4-COVETED: प्रतितिि : Adjective: strongly desired or sought after, often with
envy or longing

Synonyms: Enviable, Admired

Antonyms: Disdained, Ignored

Sentence: She finally obtained the coveted position of lead vocalist in the band
after years of hard work.

5-ESPOUSAL : साहभातििा: Noun: The act of adopting, supporting, or

endorsing a particular idea, cause, belief, or policy.

Synonyms: Endorsement, backing

Antonyms: Dissent, Denial

Sentence: His espousal of environmental conservation led to significant changes

in the company's sustainability policies.

6-RAMBUTAN : काांटेदार तिलके का फल: Noun:A "rambutan" is a tropical fruit

native to Southeast Asia. Rambutans are small, round or oval fruits with a
hairy or spiky outer skin that is usually red or yellow when ripe.

Sentence: Rambutans are not only delicious but also visually intriguing with their
hairy exteriors.

7-STOKE: ईधन झ क ां ना :Verb: the act of encouraging or intensifying

something, such as emotions, tensions, or conflicts.

Synonyms: Inflame, Exacerbate

Antonyms: Pacify, Mitigate

Sentence: The manager tried to stoke the enthusiasm of the employees by

announcing a bonus for their hard work.

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8-HANKERING: लालसा: Noun: a strong, persistent desire or craving for
something, often something specific or particular.

Synonyms: Craving, Yearning

Antonyms: Aversion, Disgust

Sentence: He had a hankering for adventure and decided to take a solo trip to
explore the remote wilderness.

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