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UPDATE YOUR VOCABULARY – 320

1. VETERAN (NOUN): (अनुभवी): old hand

Synonyms: old-timer, old stager

Antonyms: novice, apprentice

Example Sentence:

He is a veteran of two world wars.

2. SLANDEROUS (ADJECTIVE): (लज्जाजनक): discreditable

Synonyms: disreputable, dishonourable

Antonyms: seemly, proper

Example Sentence:

We were stuck in a series of scandalous scams.

3. LIAISON (NOUN): (संपर्क): cooperation

Synonyms: contact, association

Antonyms: dissociation

Example Sentence:

The head porter works in close liaison with the reception office.

4. DISINCLINED (ADJECTIVE): (अनिच्छुक): reluctant

Synonyms:
 unwilling, unenthusiastic


Antonyms: 
willing, eager

Example Sentence:
Many ordinary people are still reluctant to talk about politics.

5. ENDORSEMENT (NOUN): (समर्थन): support

Synonyms: backing, approval

Antonyms: opposition

Example Sentence:

The issue of full independence received overwhelming endorsement.


6. HEAVE (VERB): (उठाना):
 lift

Synonyms: raise, heft

Antonyms: put down

Example Sentence:

She heaved the sofa back into place.

7. DEFT (ADJECTIVE): (निपुण): skilful

Synonyms: adept, adroit

Antonyms: 
clumsy, inept

Example Sentence:

The script was both deft and literate.

8. DERIDE (VERB): (हँसी उड़ाना): mock

Synonyms: ridicule, scorn

Antonyms: friendly, open

Example Sentence:

Opposition MPs derided the government’s decision.

9. ACQUITTAL (NOUN): (दोषमुक्ति): absolution

Synonyms: clearing, exoneration

Antonyms: conviction

Example Sentence:

The trial resulted in an acquittal.


10. CERTITUDE (NOUN): (यक़ीन):
 conviction

Synonyms: certainty, assurance

Antonyms: doubt, uncertainty

Example Sentence:
The question may never be answered with certitude.

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