English Vocabulary – Quiz-1
English Vocabulary
Important Vocabulary Asked in Previous Year Paper
1.FURNACE: भट्ठी
Meaning: an enclosed structure in which material can be heated to very high temperatures, e.g. for smelting metals.
Synonyms: boiler, heater
Antonyms: freezer
Usage: “Her car was a furnace”
2.CHAGRIN: चिढ़
Meaning: annoyance or distress at having failed or been humiliated., feel distressed or humiliated.
Synonyms: annoyance, irritation, vexation, exasperation
Antonyms: delight
Usage: “to my chagrin, he was nowhere to be seen”
3.LASSITUDE: अवसाद
Meaning: a state of physical or mental weariness; lack of energy.
Synonyms: lethargy, listlessness, weariness
Antonyms: vigor, energy
Usage: “she was overcome by lassitude and retired to bed”
4.GRANDIOSE: दिखावटी
Meaning: extravagantly or pretentiously imposing in appearance or style.
Synonyms: magnificent, impressive, grand
Antonyms: modest, humble
Usage:”the court’s grandiose facade”
5.SERENITY: शांति
Meaning: the state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled.
Synonyms: calmness, calm, composure, tranquility
Antonyms: anxiety, agitation, disruption,
Usage: “an oasis of serenity amidst the bustling city
6.POMPOUS: गर्वित
Meaning: affectedly grand, solemn, or self-important, characterized by pomp or splendor.
Synonyms: self-important, imperious, overbearing,
Antonyms: modest, humble, self-effacing
Usage: “a pompous ass who pretends he knows everything”
7.RAUCOUS: फटा
Meaning: making or constituting a disturbingly harsh and loud noise.
Synonyms: harsh, strident,
Antonyms: soft, dulcet, peaceful, quiet, restrained
Usage: “raucous youths”
8.POIGNANT: मार्मिक
Meaning: evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret.
Synonyms: touching, moving, sad
Antonyms: indifferent, unemotional
Usage: “a poignant reminder of the passing of time”
9.ABEYANCE: दुविधा
Meaning: a state of temporary disuse or suspension
Synonyms: suspension,
Antonyms: continue, resume
Usage: “matters were held in abeyance pending further inquiries”
10.MASQUERADE: बहाना
Meaning: a false show or pretence, pretend to be someone one is not.
Synonyms: pretence, deception,
Usage: “I doubt he could have kept up the masquerade for long”