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THE HINDU VOCABULARY - 03.05.2017
1. GRASP (NOUN): understanding
Synonyms: knowledge, awareness Antonyms: misunderstanding, misconception
Example sentence:
He has a great grasp of Mathematics.
2. GRIMACE (NOUN): expression of pain
Synonyms: frown, scowl
Antonyms: grin, smirk
Example sentence:
I saw grimace on a little girl’s face.
3. GRATIS (ADVERB): free
Synonyms: chargeless, complimentary
Antonyms: costly, expensive
Example sentence:
Coriander is always a gratis given with veggies by a vendor.
4. GRUELLING (ADJECTIVE): tiring
Synonyms: arduous, exhausting
Antonyms: easy, effortless
Example sentence:
The flight was more gruelling than I had expected.
5. HUMDRUM (ADJECTIVE): dull
Synonyms: drab, tedious
Example sentence:
This is a humdrum movie.
Antonyms: exciting, interesting
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6. HUSKY (ADJECTIVE): hoarse
Synonyms: rough, harsh
Antonyms: soft, smooth
Example sentence:
His voice was husky with grief.
7. HAGGLE (VERB): bargain about prices
Synonyms: quibble, wrangle
Antonyms: agree, concur
Example sentence:
I hate haggling in the market.
8. HAPLESS (ADJECTIVE): unfortunate
Synonyms: unlucky, woeful
Antonyms: fortunate, lucky
Example sentence:
He is a hapless boy.
9. HAMPER (VERB): impede
Synonyms: hinder, hobble
Antonyms: facilitate, support
Example sentence:
Overpopulation hampers growth of any country.
10. HEGEMONY (NOUN): predominance
Synonyms: authority, leadership
Antonyms: slavery, subjugation
Example sentence:
America is trying for hegemony in India.