The Hindu Vocabulary ● RAGING (ADJECTIVE): (तूफ़ानी): sto | English Grammar Vocabulary ™
The Hindu Vocabulary
● RAGING (ADJECTIVE): (तूफ़ानी): stormy
Synonyms: violent, strong
Antonyms: calm
Example Sentence:
The stream could become a raging torrent in wet weather.
● VINDICATE (VERB): (साबित करना): justify
Synonyms: warrant,substantiate
Antonyms: attack
Example Sentence:
More sober views were vindicated by events.
● UNDERSCORE (VERB): (जोर देना): underline
Synonyms: emphasize, stress
Antonyms: understate
Example Sentence:
The company underscored the progress made with fuel cells.
● CONCLUSIVE (ADJECTIVE): (निर्णायक): incontrovertible
Synonyms: incontestable, irrefutable
Antonyms: inconclusive
Example Sentence:
They produced some fairly conclusive evidence.
● CONVENE (VERB): (बुलवाना): summon
Synonyms: call, order
Antonyms: disperse
Example Sentence:
He had convened a secret meeting of military personnel.
● EXEMPLARY (ADJECTIVE): (उदाहरणात्मक): perfect
Synonyms: ideal, model
Antonyms: deplorable
Example Sentence:
His behavior has always been exemplary.
● UNDERPIN (VERB): (बढ़ावा देना): promote
Synonyms: nurture, encourage
Antonyms: hinder
Example Sentence:
The two books underpinned the theme of honour.
● STIFLE (VERB): (बाधा डालना): hinder
Synonyms: hamper, constrain
Antonyms: encourage
Example Sentence:
High taxes stifled private enterprises.
● PERFUNCTORY (ADJECTIVE): (सरसरी): cursory
Synonyms: desultory, quick
Antonyms: careful
Example Sentence:
He gave a perfunctory nod.
● IRONIC (ADJECTIVE): (व्यंग्यपूर्ण): sarcastic
Synonyms: sardonic, dry
Antonyms: sincere
Example Sentence:
His mouth curved into an ironic smile.
