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.

WordMeaning (English)Meaning (Hindi)Part of SpeechExample SentenceSynonymsAntonyms
DearthLack of somethingकमी, अभावNounOur work was affected by a dearth of reliable information.Scarcity, Insufficiency, ShortageSurplus, Plenty, Sufficient
CursoryRapid, hasty/not thoroughसरसरी, बिना ध्यान केAdjectiveThe teacher took a cursory glance at the answer sheet.Quick, Hurried, RushedDeliberate, Calculated, Unhurried
FugaciousTending to disappear quicklyक्षणिक, शीघ्र समाप्त होने वालाAdjectiveThe fugacious joy faded fast.Brief, Temporary, PassingEternal, Permanent, Everlasting
ParaphernaliaEquipment or items needed for an activityसाज-सामान, औजारNounShe packed all her paraphernalia for the trip.Tools, Materials, Apparatus
RueRegretपछताना, अफ़सोस करनाVerbHe will rue the day he ignored the warning.Regret, Repent, LamentSatisfy, Cherish, Delight
EloquentFluent and persuasive in speakingवाक्पटु, प्रभावशाली वक्ताAdjectiveThe politician gave an eloquent speech.Articulate, Expressive, FluentInarticulate, Mute, Unclear
MeticulousShowing great attention to detailसूक्ष्म, बेहद सावधानी सेAdjectiveShe was meticulous in her work.Careful, Diligent, PreciseCareless, Negligent, Sloppy
AudaciousBold, daringसाहसी, निडरAdjectiveHis audacious plan surprised everyone.Bold, Brave, DaringCautious, Timid, Fearful
VoraciousHaving a huge appetiteअतिवादी, भूखाAdjectiveHe is a voracious reader of books.Insatiable, Ravenous, GreedySatisfied, Content, Full
PlacateTo soothe or calmशांत करना, मनानाVerbThe manager tried to placate the angry customer.Soothe, Pacify, CalmProvoke, Agitate, Annoy