English Vocab 38 By Anoop Verma Sir

1. Credible (adjective): Able to be believed; convincing/ capable of persuading people that something will happen or be successful. (विश्वसनीय)

Synonyms: Acceptable, Trustworthy, Reliable, Believable, Persuasive.

Antonyms: Untrustworthy, Unreliable, Unbelievable.

Example: The detectives searched for a credible account of the robbery they could believe.

Related words:

Credibly (adverb) -  विश्वसनीय ढंग से

Credibility (noun) - विश्वसनीयता

2. Lackluster (adjective): Lacking in vitality, force, or conviction; uninspired or uninspiring. (फीका)  

Synonyms: Uninspiring, Unimaginative, Dull, Humdrum, Bland, Insipid, Vapid.

Antonyms: Bright, Enthusiastic, Lively, Spirited.

Example: In spite of heavy advertising, the new product only achieved disappointing, lackluster sales.

3. Embellishment (noun): A decorative detail or feature added to something to make it more attractive. (अलंकरण)  

Synonyms: Decoration, Ornamentation, Adornment, Beautification, Enhancement, Garnishing, Enrichment.

Antonyms: Plainness, Disfigurement, Simplification, Spoliation.

Example: Dan doesn’t trust the news media because he believes that most reports embellish the facts.

Verb forms: Embellish, Embellished, Embellished.

Related words:

Embellish (verb) – अलंकरण करना

4. Tenable (adjective): Able to be maintained or defended against attack or objection. (स्थिर/प्रतिपाद्य)

Synonyms: Defensible, Justifiable, Defendable, Supportable, Sustainable, Maintainable, Arguable, Reasonable.

Antonyms: Unjustifiable, Unreasonable, Untenable.

Example: As the game neared its end, the coach told his players to hold a tenable position so their rivals could not score a touchdown.

Related words:

Tenableness (noun) – विश्वसनीयता

Untenable (adjective) - (अस्थिर/अप्रतिपाद्य)

5. Plaudit (noun): A showing of approval or applause.  (प्रशंसा) 

Synonyms: Praise, Acclamation, Commendation, Encomiums, Approbation, Accolades, Compliments, Cheers.

Antonyms: Criticism, Disapproval.

Example: As my daughter accepted her award, she blushed upon hearing the principal’s gracious plaudit.

6. Blithely (adverb): In a joyous manner/ happily and without worry.   (प्रसन्नतापूर्वक)   

Synonyms: Brilliantly, Cheerfully, Colorfully, Flamboyantly, Gleefully, Joyfully, Splendidly.

Antonyms: Sadly, Unhappily.

Example: The principal blithely announced the new rules of the college.

Verb forms: Blither, Blithered, Blithered.

Related words:

Blither (verb) - ख़ुश होना

Blithe (adjective) - प्रफुल्ल

Blithesome (noun) - ख़ुशदिल

7. Federal (adjective): Relating to or denoting the central government as distinguished from the separate units constituting a federation. (संघीय/केंद्रीयशासन से संबंधित)  

Synonyms: Associated, Incorporated, Organized, Syndicated.

Antonyms: Unitary.

Example: A federation of university students is working to convince the government to invest more money in post-secondary education in this country.

Verb forms: Federate, Federated, Federated.

Related words:

Federate (verb) - संघबद्ध करना

Federation (noun) - महासंघ

8. Consolidation (noun): The process of uniting / the quality or state of being united.  (दृढ़ीकरण/समेकन)   

Synonyms: Integration, Unification, Strengthening, Association, Coalition.

Antonyms: Division, Separation, Antagonism, Disassociation, Disunion, Dispersal, Parting.

Example: The file cabinet allows us to consolidate our bills and important documents in one place.

Verb forms: Consolidate, Consolidated, Consolidated.

Related words:

Consolidate (verb) – एकीकरण करना

9. Hector (verb): To intimidate or harass by bluster or personal pressure/ to behave in an arrogant or intimidating way. (धमकाना)    

Synonyms: Intimidate, Browbeat, Badger, Chivvy, Harass.

Antonyms: Assuage, Please, Aid, Assist, Encourage, Help.

Example: The judge ordered the attorney to stop hectoring the witness.

Verb forms: Hector, Hectored, Hectored

10. Feasible (adjective): Possible and practical to do easily or conveniently. (संभाव्य/संभव) 

Synonyms: Practicable, Practical, Workable, Achievable, Attainable, Realizable, Viable, Realistic.

Antonyms: Impractical, Improper, Unattainable, Unfeasible.

Example: Playing computer games on an outdated processor may not be feasible.

Related words:

Feasibility (noun) – संभाव्यता

11. Attainment (noun): The action or fact of achieving a goal towards which one has worked/ he act of gaining something by working for it. (प्राप्ति /उपलब्धि)   

Synonyms: Achievement, Accomplishment, Fulfillment

Antonyms: Failure, Forfeit, Loss, Surrender.

Example: For Phillip, one of the proudest achievements of his life was the attainment of his medical degree.

Verb forms: Attain, Attained, Attained.

Related words:

Attain (verb) – पाना

Attainable (adjective) - प्राप्य

12. Endowment (noun):   A quality or ability possessed or inherited by someone. (देन)

Synonyms: Bestowal, Conferment, Inheritance.

Antonyms: Keep, Withhold, Retain.

Example: The billionaire will endow the school of nursing with a huge donation.

Verb forms: Endow, Endowed, Endowed.

Related words:

Endow (verb) - प्रदान करना

13. Vague (adjective): Of uncertain, indefinite, or unclear character or meaning/ in an unfocused or imprecise way. (अस्पष्ट/ डावांडोल)

Synonyms: Indistinct, Indefinite, Indeterminate, Unclear, Ambiguous, Uncertain.

Antonyms: Apparent, Certain, Clear, Distinct, Obvious.

Example: Because Jason suffered a brain injury, he does not remember his childhood and has only a vague memory of his family.

Related words:

Vaguely (adverb) - अस्पष्ट रूप से

Vagueness (noun) - अनिश्चितता

14. Incredulous (noun): Unwilling to admit or accept what is offered as true (अविश्वासी)

Synonyms: Disbelieving, Doubtful, Unconvinced, Distrustful, Suspicious.

Antonyms: Believing, Certain, Definite, Sure, Unquestionable.

Example: The lottery winner was incredulous and could not believe his good fortune.

Related words:

Incredulousness (noun) – अविश्वसनीयता

15. Salient (adjective): Most noticeable or important.  (प्रमुख/ मुख्य)

Synonyms: Important, Main, Principal, Major, Chief, Noticeable, Remarkable, Prominent.

Antonyms: Unimportant, Insignificant, Unimpressive, Inconspicuous, Unnoticeable.

Example: In Christian religion, the salient belief that stands as the basis of our faith is the death of Christ for our sins.

Related words:

Salience (noun) – विशेषता