5 November 2025 Extended Vocabulary for Competitive Exams

5 November 2025 Extended Vocabulary for Competitive Exams

Expanded list of English words with Hindi translations and example sentences to help competitive exam aspirants excel.

Word Meaning (English) Meaning (Hindi) Part of Speech Example Sentence Synonyms Antonyms
Dearth Lack of something कमी, अभाव Noun Our work was affected by a dearth of reliable information. Scarcity, Insufficiency, Shortage Surplus, Plenty, Sufficient
Cursory Rapid, hasty/not thorough सरसरी, बिना ध्यान के Adjective The teacher took a cursory glance at the answer sheet. Quick, Hurried, Rushed Deliberate, Calculated, Unhurried
Fugacious Tending to disappear quickly क्षणिक, शीघ्र समाप्त होने वाला Adjective The fugacious joy faded fast. Brief, Temporary, Passing Eternal, Permanent, Everlasting
Paraphernalia Equipment or items needed for an activity साज-सामान, औजार Noun She packed all her paraphernalia for the trip. Tools, Materials, Apparatus
Rue Regret पछताना, अफ़सोस करना Verb He will rue the day he ignored the warning. Regret, Repent, Lament Satisfy, Cherish, Delight
Eloquent Fluent and persuasive in speaking वाक्पटु, प्रभावशाली वक्ता Adjective The politician gave an eloquent speech. Articulate, Expressive, Fluent Inarticulate, Mute, Unclear
Meticulous Showing great attention to detail सूक्ष्म, बेहद सावधानी से Adjective She was meticulous in her work. Careful, Diligent, Precise Careless, Negligent, Sloppy
Audacious Bold, daring साहसी, निडर Adjective His audacious plan surprised everyone. Bold, Brave, Daring Cautious, Timid, Fearful
Voracious Having a huge appetite अतिवादी, भूखा Adjective He is a voracious reader of books. Insatiable, Ravenous, Greedy Satisfied, Content, Full
Placate To soothe or calm शांत करना, मनाना Verb The manager tried to placate the angry customer. Soothe, Pacify, Calm Provoke, Agitate, Annoy