Weekly top 50 Vocabulary from Hindu (2nd - 8th July)

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1. Straddles (Verb)

Elaborated meaning : sit or stand with one leg on either side of.
Synonyms : barriers , borders ,bushes
Antonyms : confronts , exposes

2. Sediment (Noun)

Elaborated meaning : matter that settles to the bottom of a liquid; dregs.
Synonyms : dregs, lees, precipitate, deposit
Antonyms : whole,complete ,mineral

3. Confluence (Noun)

Elaborated meaning : the junction of two rivers, especially rivers of approximately equal width.
Synonyms : convergence, meeting, junction
Antonyms : isolation ,departure ,contrast

4. Trove (Noun)

Elaborated meaning : a store of valuable or delightful things
Synonyms : treasure,mass, store, supply
Antonyms : dust , litter , trash

5. synergistic (Adj)

Elaborated meaning : (of two people or things) influencing or having an effect on each other.
Synonyms : cooperative, conflict, joint
Antonyms : antagonistic , incompatible , uncooperative

6. Discretion (Noun)

Elaborated meaning : the quality of behaving or speaking in such a way as to avoid causing offense or revealing private information.
Synonyms : caution, carefulness, control
Antonyms : disregard, judgment, mistake

7. Swathe (Verb)

Elaborated meaning : wrap in several layers of fabric.
Synonyms : wrap, envelop, bind, swaddle
Antonyms : expose , betray ,bewray

8. Envisaged (Verb)

Elaborated meaning : contemplate or conceive of as a possibility or a desirable future event.
Synonyms : imagine, contemplate, visualize
Antonyms : actual , real , concrete

9. Appetite (Noun)

Elaborated meaning : a natural desire to satisfy a bodily need, especially for food.
Synonyms : huger, desire, passion, need
Antonyms : dislike , aversion

10. Accustomed (Verb)

Elaborated meaning : make (someone or something) accept something as normal or usual.
Synonyms : usual, common, regular
Antonyms : new , unusual ,uniqueness

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11. Debilitating (Adj)

Elaborated meaning : (of a disease or condition) making someone very weak and infirm.
Synonyms : exhausting , tiresome, wearisome, trying
Antonyms : brisk , invigorating ,refreshing

12. Unviable (Adj)

Elaborated meaning : not capable of working successfully; not feasible.
Synonyms : abstract unreasonable, unpractical
Antonyms : sustainability , viable , achievable

13. Sought (Verb)

Elaborated meaning : attempt to find (something).
Synonyms : wanted , required, requested
Antonyms : unwanted , outcast,forgot

14. keenly (Adv)

Elaborated meaning : to an undesirably great or intense degree.
Synonyms : Intensely,severely, strongly, heavily
Antonyms : apathetically , carelessly , dully

15. Offshore (Verb)

Elaborated meaning : relocate (a business or department) to a foreign country to take advantage of lower costs.
Synonyms : foreign , experience, from, distant
Antonyms : haven,inshore ,seaward

16. Liquidity (Noun)

Elaborated meaning : the availability of liquid assets to a market or company.
Synonyms : consistency, fluidity, wateriness
Antonyms : immovability , inconvertibility ,solidity

17. Turmoil (Noun)

Elaborated meaning : a state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty.
Synonyms : disorder, confusion, jumble
Antonyms : peace , calm, order

18. Indeed (Adv)

Elaborated meaning : used to emphasize a statement or response confirming something already suggested.
Synonyms : absolutely, accurately, particularly
Antonyms : abstractly ,doubtfully , absolute

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19. Defying (Verb)

Elaborated meaning : openly resist or refuse to obey.
Synonyms : disobey, confronting , flout
Antonyms : accepting , acquiescing , apologizing

20. Posturing (Verb)

Elaborated meaning : behave in a way that is intended to impress or mislead others.
Synonyms : act, imitation, cloak
Antonyms : adoration,allegiance,attachment

21. Doctrine (Noun)

Elaborated meaning : a belief or set of beliefs held and taught by a church, political party, or other group
Synonyms : ideology, credo, dogma, belief
Antonyms : skepticism ,disbelief ,heterodoxy

22. Tantamount (Adj)

Elaborated meaning : equivalent in seriousness to; virtually the same as.
Synonyms : equal, same, identical
Antonyms : diverse , different , opposite

23. Roguish (Adj)

Elaborated meaning : characteristic of a dishonest or unprincipled person.
Synonyms : dishonest, mean, smooth
Antonyms : honest , courteous , ethical

24.prevailing (Verb)

Elaborated meaning : prove more powerful than opposing forces; be victorious.
Synonyms : common, popular, widespread
Antonyms : unique, individual , limited

25. Incarceration (Noun)

Elaborated meaning : the state of being confined in prison; imprisonment.
Synonyms : confinement, detention, custody
Antonyms : freedom , license, independence

26. Inmates (Noun)

Elaborated meaning : a person confined to an institution such as a prison or hospital.
Synonyms : prisoner, convict, captive
Antonyms : Doctors

27. Rudimentary (Adj)

Elaborated meaning : involving or limited to basic principles.
Synonyms : basic, elementary, primary
Antonyms : advanced , developed , complex

28. Enshrined (Verb)

Elaborated meaning : place (a revered or precious object) in an appropriate receptacle.
Synonyms : beatified , holy, sanctified
Antonyms : corrupted ,condemned , desecrated

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29. Recession (Noun)

Elaborated meaning : a period of temporary economic decline during which trade and industrial activity are reduced, generally identified by a fall in GDP in two successive quarters.
Synonyms : decline , slow, backward
Antonyms : advance , movement, progress, rise

30. Tumbling (Verb)

Elaborated meaning : (typically of a person) fall suddenly, clumsily, or headlong.
Synonyms : falling , descending ,dropping
Antonyms : ascend , elevate , accumulate

31. Impeached (Verb)

Elaborated meaning : call into question the integrity or validity of (a practice).
Synonyms : charged , accused, sued
Antonyms : absolved , acquitted, punished

32. Incumbent (Adj)

Elaborated meaning : necessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility.
Synonyms : compulsory , obligatory ,necessary
Antonyms : 2 optional , unnecessary , emeritus

33. Accusation (Noun)

Elaborated meaning : a charge or claim that someone has done something illegal or wrong.
Synonyms : allegation, charge, claim, assertion
Antonyms : apology , regret, denial

34. vehemently (Adv)

Elaborated meaning : showing strong feeling; forceful, passionate, or intense.
Synonyms : fiercely , violently ,intensely
Antonyms : calmly , tranquilly , gently

35. Precarious (Adj)

Elaborated meaning : not securely held or in position; dangerously likely to fall or collapse.
Synonyms : risky , dangerous, tricky
Antonyms : safe , strong, stable

36. Appetite (Noun)

Elaborated meaning : a natural desire to satisfy a bodily need, especially for food.
Synonyms : hunger , desire, passion, need
Antonyms : dislike , aversion , disgust

37. Envied (Verb)

Elaborated meaning : desire to have a quality, possession, or other desirable attribute belonging to (someone else).
Synonyms : grudged , spited , desired
Antonyms : commanded , detested

38. Tilt (Verb)

Elaborated meaning : move or cause to move into a sloping position.
Synonyms : incline , lean, slope, bend
Antonyms : surrender , yield, rise

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39.Ascendant (Adj)

Elaborated meaning : rising in power or influence.
Synonyms : dominant ,excellent, best.
Antonyms : minor , sad , doleful

40. Coalesce (Verb)

Elaborated meaning : come together and form one mass or whole.
Synonyms : combine , join, blend, cooperate
Antonyms : detach , separate, divide

41. Nonetheless (Adv)

Elaborated meaning : in spite of that;
Synonyms : however, even, affirm
Antonyms : busy , blowy , breezy

42. Castigate (Verb)

Elaborated meaning : reprimand (someone) severely.
Synonyms : discipline, disapprove, criticize
Antonyms : celebrate , praise , exonerate

43. Coherent (Adj)

Elaborated meaning : (of an argument, theory, or policy) logical and consistent.
Synonyms : consistent ,reasonable, sensible, clear
Antonyms : confused , obscure, unintelligible

44. Consensus (Noun)

Elaborated meaning : general agreement.
Synonyms : agreement, harmony, concurrence
Antonyms : dissension, conflict,disagreement

45. Contours (Noun)

Elaborated meaning : an outline, especially one representing or bounding the shape or form of something.
Synonyms : outlines , points, lines, ends
Antonyms : centers , cores ,heart

46. Ally (Verb)

Elaborated meaning : combine or unite a resource or commodity with (another) for mutual benefit.
Synonyms : associate , join, colleague
Antonyms : rival , antagonist, opponen

47. Flutter (Verb)

Elaborated meaning : (of a bird or other winged creature) fly unsteadily or hover by flapping the wings quickly and lightly.
Synonyms : flap, swing, shake
Antonyms : steady, oscillate, quaver

48. Perceived (Verb)

Elaborated meaning : become aware or conscious of (something); come to realize or understand.
Synonyms : anticipated, seen, tried
Antonyms : ignored , substantial , undetected

49. Indulge (Verb)

Elaborated meaning : allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of.
Synonyms : gratify,satisfy, promote
Antonyms : abstain , hold, ignore

50. Wreaked (Verb)

Elaborated meaning : cause (a large amount of damage or harm
Synonyms : inflict, bestow, administer, deliver
Antonyms : promoted , blessed , encouraged

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