English Questions: Vocabulary set-1

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1. ABSTRUSE (Adj)
   Hard to understand
   Ex-Physics is a subject that is too abstruse for most people.
   In hindi-कठिन, जटिल
   synonyms-obscure,complex,enigmatic etc.
2. CHARISMA (N)
   A Magical-seeming ability to attract followers or inspire loyalty.
   in hindi-प्रतिभा ,जलवा
   Ex- the politician earn lot of female votes because of her wining smile and charisma.
   synonyms-charm, attractiveness, magnetism.
3. CONCILIATORY (Adj)
   Making peace; attempting to resolve a dispute through goodwill.
   in hindi- समझौताकारी
   Ex- the formerly warring countries were conciliatory at the treaty conference.
   Synonyms-mollifying, pacifying.
4. DESPONDENT (V)
   Extremely depressed.
   in hindi- हतास, आशाहीन
   Ex- after the death of his wife, the man was despondent for many months.
   synonyms- discourage, disconsolate, wretched.
5. INCANDESCENT (adj)
   Brilliant, giving off heat or light.
   in hindi- जोशीला, चमकीला
   Ex- indeed, she seems almost incandescent with ideas.
   synonyms-blazing, Ardent.
6. INCONGRUOUS (Adj)
   not harmonious, not consistent .
   in hindi- बोतुका, बोमैल
   Ex- The outfit is incongruous but functional, and that’s what matters to Bojana Novakovic.
   synonyms-contrasting, discordant.
7. CLANDESTINE (Adj)
   secret, sneaky, concealed and, usually , up to no good.
   in hindi- अवैध, गैरकानूनी
   ex- The child ate the stolen cookies clandestinely, when no one was watching.
   synonyms- furtive, backstairs.
8. PEJORATIVE (adj)
   Negative, disparaging.
   in hindi- अपमानजनक
   Ex- “Hi, stupid” is a pejorative greeting.
   synonyms- deprecatory, libelous.
9. VICISSITUDE (N)
   upheaval, natural change, change in fortune.
   in hindi- घुमाव, फेर
   Ex- Loses everything was shown in every kind of vicissitude
   synonyms- vacillation, fickleness.
10. UNCTUOUS (Adj)
    both literally and figuratively; insincere
    in hindi- खुशामदी, जोशीला
    Ex- This is well spiced and slightly sweet, with an unctuous texture from coconut milk.
    synonyms-obsequious, effusive.