The Hindu Vocabulary For All Competitive Exams

1. COMMERCIAL (ADJECTIVE): (लाभ के उदेश्यवाला): profit-oriented 

Synonyms: money-oriented, commercialized 

Antonyms: non-profit-making 

Example Sentence: He hasn’t opened a commercial firm. 

2. PRECAUTIONARY (ADJECTIVE): (निवारक): preventative 

Synonyms: preventive, safety 

Antonyms: careless 

Example Sentence: A precautionary measure was meant to be taken. 

3. REBEL (VERB): (विद्रोह करना): defy 

Synonyms: disobey, flout 

Antonyms: obey 

Example Sentence: Respect did not prevent children from rebelling against their parents. 

4. HOSTILE (ADJECTIVE): (शत्रुतापूर्ण): antagonistic 

Synonyms: aggressive, confrontational 

Antonyms: friendly 

Example Sentence: His talent did not deserve a hostile audience 

5. ANTICIPATE (VERB): (आशा करना): look forward to 

Synonyms: await 

Antonyms: dread 

Example Sentence:

Stephen was eagerly anticipating the break from the routine of business. 

6. TOPPLE (VERB): (गिर पड़ना): fall 

Synonyms: tumble, overturn 

Antonyms: rise 

Example Sentence: She toppled over when I touched her. 

7. RESUME (VERB): (पुनः शुरू करना): restart 

Synonyms: recommence, start again 

Antonyms: suspend 

Example Sentence: A day later normal service was resumed. 

8. FRAGILE (ADJECTIVE): (नाज़ुक): weak 

Synonyms: delicate, frail 

Antonyms: strong 

Example Sentence: A small, fragile old lady entered the room. 

9. URGE (VERB): (आग्रह करता हूं): encourage 

Synonyms: enjoin, adjure 

Antonyms: discourage 

Example Sentence: Drawing up outside the house, he urged her inside. 

10. NOVEL (ADJECTIVE): (असामान्य): unusual 

Synonyms: new, original 

Antonyms: traditional 

Example Sentence: He hit on a novel idea to solve his financial problems.