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Friday, June 7, 2019

Vocabulary-22

1. FECKLESS (ADJECTIVE): (उद्देश्यहीन): without purpose 
Synonyms: aimless, carefree 
Antonyms: purposeful, efficient 
Example Sentence: 
It was a feckless attempt to make the company a success. 

2. MERCURIAL (ADJECTIVE): (अस्थिर): flighty, temperamental 
Synonyms: changeable, impulsive 
Antonyms: constant, stable 
Example Sentence: His mercurial temperament made him difficult to work with his teammates. 

3. SPECIOUS (ADJECTIVE): (भटकाने वाला): misleading 
Synonyms: deceptive, false 
Antonyms: genuine, valid 
Example Sentence: 
His readings are seeming to be specious. 

4. QUIXOTIC (ADJECTIVE): (विलक्षण): idealistic 
Synonyms: impractical, dreamy 
Antonyms: realistic, sensible 
Example Sentence: 
It was clearly a quixotic case against the defendant. 

5. DISINGENUOUS (ADJECTIVE): (कपटी): not straightforward or candid 
Synonyms: unfair, cunning 
Antonyms: frank, truthful 
Example Sentence:  
It was disingenuous of her to claim she had no financial interest in the company. 

6. DERISIVE (ADJECTIVE): (व्यंग्यात्मक): ridiculing 
Synonyms: cheeky, mocking 
Antonyms: polite, respectful 
Example Sentence: 
It was a derisive act. 

7. ODIOUS (ADJECTIVE): (घिनौना): extremely unpleasant 
Synonyms: disgusting, horrid 
Antonyms: attractive, delightful 
Example Sentence: 
The detective said it was the most odious crime she had ever seen. 

8. FORTUITOUS (ADJECTIVE): (आकस्मिक): lucky, accidental 
Synonyms: random, chance 
Antonyms: intentional, planned 
Example Sentence: 
The check could not have arrived at a more fortuitous time. 

9. RAPACIOUS (ADJECTIVE): (अति लोलुप): aggressively greedy or ravenous 
Synonyms: ferocious, marauding 
Antonyms: satisfied, contended 
Example Sentence: 
He is a rapacious lawyer. 

10. HALCYON (ADJECTIVE): (धीर): calm, peaceful 
Synonyms: quiet, still 
Antonyms: agitated 
Example Sentence: 
It is such a halcyon place

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