English Questions: Vocabulary set-2

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1. ADHERENT (noun)
   Meaning-A Supporter, As Of A Cause Or Individual, A Vote That Pleased Adherents Of Education Reform
   in Hindi-समर्थक,पक्षपाती
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   Synonyms-Satellite, Upholder, Partisan, Follower, Disciple etc.
   Usage-he was a strong adherent of monetarism.
2. APOCRYPHAL (adj)
   meaning-being of questionable authenticity.
   In Hindi-अप्रमाणिक, मणगढ़ंत.
   Synonyms-Spurious, Fictitious, False, Equivocal, Mythic etc.
   Usage- an apocryphal story about a former president.
3. CLAIRVOYANCE (noun)
   meaning-The Supposed Power To See Objects Or Events That Cannot Be Perceived By The Senses.
   in Hindi-अतीन्द्रिय दृष्टि
   Synonyms- Clear Sight, Second-Sight, sixth sense etc.
   usages- she stared at the card as if she could contact its writer by clairvoyance.
4. BESMIRCH (verb)
   meaning-To Spoil, Damage The Reputation Of (Someone Or Something) In The Opinion Of Others.
   in Hindi- बर्बाद करना
   Synonyms-Sully, Discolor etc
   usages-Raghav besmirched the dining table with sambhar.
5. BELLIGERENT (adj)
   meaning- Inclined Or Eager To Fight; Hostile Or Aggressive.
   in Hindi- झगड़ालूपन
   Synonyms- Contentious, Pugnacious, Bellicose, Warlike, Antagonistic etc.
   usages- a bull-necked, belligerent old man.
6. ESTRANGEMENT (N)
   meaning- Alienation: Separation Resulting From Hostility.
   in Hindi- सम्बन्ध विच्छेदन, दूरी
   Synonyms- Alienation,antipathy,disaffection
   usages- the growing estrangement of the police from their communities.
7. EXPOSTULATE (verb)
   meaning- Express Strong Disapproval Or Disagreement
   in Hindi- मनाना,आपत्ति
   Synonyms- Inveigh, Except, Kick, Challenge, Squawk
   usages- I expostulated with him in vain
8. IGNOMINIOUS (adj)
   meaning- deserving or causing public disgrace or shame.
   in Hindi- कलंकित, शर्मनाक
   Synonyms- Degrading, Despicable, Debasing, Discreditable, Shameful etc.
   usages- no other party risked ignominious defeat
9. IMPORTUNATE (adj)
   meaning- Troublesomely Urgent Or Persistent In Requesting; Pressingly Entreating.
   in Hindi- हठपूर्ण
   Synonyms- Persistent, Urgent, Teasing, Unendurable etc.
   usages- importunate creditors.
10. JEJUNE (adj)
    meaning- naive, simplistic, and superficial.
    in Hindi- फीका, नीरस
    Synonyms- Naive, Puerile, Barren, Childish, Dry etc.
    usages- their entirely predictable and usually jejune opinions.