THE HINDU VOCABULARY – 23.04.2017
1. FLAGRANT (ADJECTIVE): openly wicked
Synonyms: brazen, heinous
Antonyms: magnificent, respectable
Example Sentence:
It is not easy to pardon such flagrant violation of the decorum of the house.
2. FICKLE (ADJECTIVE): faithless
Synonyms: capricious, changeable
Antonyms: constant, stable
Example sentence:
Fickle minded persons cannot be relied upon.
3. FALLIBLE (ADJECTIVE): liable to err
Synonyms: faulty, frail
Antonyms: perfect, infallible
Example Sentence:
Man is fallible.
4. FERVENT (ADJECTIVE): enthusiastic
Synonyms: zealous, ardent
Antonyms: apathetic, dull
Example Sentence:
My friend was accorded fervent welcome on his arrival.
5. FICTITIOUS (ADJECTIVE): imaginary
Synonyms: mythical, fictional
Antonyms: genuine, authentic
Example Sentence:
Don’t believe his story because it is just fictitious.
6. FOOLHARDY (ADJECTIVE): rash
Synonyms: risky, irresponsible
Antonyms: careful, alert
Example Sentence:
Many believe that trying for impossible things is foolhardy attempt.
7. FINALE (NOUN): conclusion
Synonyms: climax, denouement
Antonyms: initiation, debut
Example Sentence:
The finale of the match was very interesting.
8. FITFUL (ADJECTIVE): spasmodic
Synonyms: intermittent, fluctuating
Antonyms: continuous, continual
Example Sentence:
You are not going to achieve anything by pursuing fitful study.
9. FEASIBLE (ADJECTIVE): practicable
Synonyms: possible, doable
Antonyms: impossible, implausible
Example Sentence:
We must execute proposal that is feasible.
10. FLOUT (VERB): show contempt for
Synonyms: defy, disregard
Antonyms: honor, praise
Example Sentence:
No good citizen will flout the rules of the road.