1. ANNIHILATE (Verb) – मिटा देना / नष्ट कर देना
Meaning:
To destroy completely
Hindi Meaning:
मिटा देना / पूरी तरह नष्ट कर देना
Synonyms:
wipe out, obliterate
Antonyms:
create, establish
Example Sentence:
A simple bomb of this type could annihilate them all.
👉 इस प्रकार का एक साधारण बम उन सभी को पूरी तरह नष्ट कर सकता है।
Exam Trick:
Annihilate = पूरी तरह समाप्त करना
2. INHERENT (Adjective) – आंतरिक / स्वाभाविक
Meaning:
Existing as a natural or permanent quality
Hindi Meaning:
आंतरिक / स्वाभाविक
Synonyms:
intrinsic, innate
Antonyms:
acquired, external
Example Sentence:
Any form of mountaineering has its inherent dangers.
👉 पर्वतारोहण के किसी भी रूप में स्वाभाविक खतरे होते हैं।
Exam Trick:
Inherent quality = जन्मजात गुण
3. PROTRACT (Verb) – लंबा करना
Meaning:
To make something last longer than necessary
Hindi Meaning:
लंबा करना
Synonyms:
prolong, extend
Antonyms:
curtail, shorten
Example Sentence:
He unnecessarily protracted the discussion during the meeting.
👉 उसने बैठक के दौरान चर्चा को अनावश्यक रूप से लंबा कर दिया।
Exam Trick:
Protract = समय बढ़ाना
4. ABREAST (Adverb) – जानकारी में रहना / अपडेट रहना
Meaning:
Up to date with the latest information or developments
Hindi Meaning:
जानकारी में रहना / अपडेट रहना
Synonyms:
informed, up to date with
Antonyms:
uninformed, out of touch
Example Sentence:
In modern times, one has to keep abreast of new developments.
👉 आधुनिक समय में नई प्रगति की जानकारी रखना आवश्यक है।
Exam Trick:
Keep abreast of = अपडेट रहना
5. RESTITUTION (Noun) – वापसी / पुनर्स्थापन
Meaning:
Restoration of something lost or stolen to its rightful owner
Hindi Meaning:
वापसी / पुनर्स्थापन
Synonyms:
restoration, compensation
Antonyms:
seizure, deprivation
Example Sentence:
The court ordered restitution of the stolen property.
👉 अदालत ने चोरी की गई संपत्ति लौटाने का आदेश दिया।
Exam Trick:
Restitution = खोई वस्तु की वापसी
6. WITHER (Verb) – मुरझाना
Meaning:
To become dry, weak, or shriveled
Hindi Meaning:
मुरझाना
Synonyms:
wilt, droop
Antonyms:
flourish, thrive
Example Sentence:
The flowers began to wither in the intense heat.
👉 तेज गर्मी में फूल मुरझाने लगे।
Exam Trick:
Wither = सूखकर कमजोर होना
7. ANTIPATHY (Noun) – विरोधभाव / घृणा
Meaning:
A strong feeling of dislike or hostility
Hindi Meaning:
विरोधभाव / घृणा
Synonyms:
hostility, animosity
Antonyms:
liking, affection
Example Sentence:
He showed clear antipathy toward corruption.
👉 उसने भ्रष्टाचार के प्रति स्पष्ट विरोधभाव दिखाया।
Exam Trick:
Antipathy = Strong dislike
8. LIBERAL (Adjective) – उदार
Meaning:
Generous and open-minded
Hindi Meaning:
उदार
Synonyms:
generous, magnanimous
Antonyms:
miserly, narrow-minded
Example Sentence:
The organization made liberal donations for flood relief.
👉 संगठन ने बाढ़ राहत के लिए उदार दान दिया।
Exam Trick:
Liberal person = खुले विचारों वाला व्यक्ति
9. EMPATHY (Noun) – समवेदना
Meaning:
The ability to understand and share another person’s feelings
Hindi Meaning:
समवेदना
Synonyms:
compassion, understanding
Antonyms:
indifference, insensitivity
Example Sentence:
A good teacher should have empathy for students.
👉 एक अच्छे शिक्षक में विद्यार्थियों के प्रति समवेदना होनी चाहिए।
Exam Trick:
Empathy = दूसरों की भावनाओं को समझना
10. ACCEDE (Verb) – मान लेना / सहमत होना
Meaning:
To agree to a demand or request
Hindi Meaning:
मान लेना / सहमत होना
Synonyms:
accept, consent
Antonyms:
refuse, reject
Example Sentence:
He did not accede to his child’s demands.
👉 उसने अपने बच्चे की मांगों को स्वीकार नहीं किया।
Exam Trick:
Accede = मांग मान लेना
Quick Vocabulary Revision Notes
Practice Quiz
Q1. “Annihilate” means:
A. Create
B. Destroy completely
C. Improve
D. Repair
✅ Answer: B
Q2. Opposite of “Wither” is:
A. Fade
B. Wilt
C. Thrive
D. Shrink
✅ Answer: C
Q3. “Empathy” refers to:
A. Anger
B. Hatred
C. Understanding others’ feelings
D. Distance
✅ Answer: C
Q4. “Abreast” means:
A. Confused
B. Updated
C. Ignorant
D. Careless
✅ Answer: B
Q5. “Accede” means:
A. Refuse
B. Protest
C. Agree
D. Hide
✅ Answer: C
