THE HINDU VOCABS WITH MNEMONICS PART- 46

1) ENDORSE (verb) (समर्थन/ पुष्टि करना)

Meaning: declare one’s public approval or support of.

Key word: EN+DORSE - en+doors

Mnemonics: Finally EN DOORS ko band krne ka Approval mil gaya./ Finally we get Approval to close these DOORS.

Synonyms: Confirm, Support, Ratify, Authenticate

Antonyms: Deny, Refuse, Reject

2) REVAMP (verb/ noun) (सुधार)

Meaning: give new and improved form

Key word: RE + VAMP(upper front part of shoe)

Mnemonics: Cobbler change the Vamp of shoe and gave a New Look to the Old Shoe.

Synonyms: Refresh, Revive, Renew, Remake

Antonyms: Break, Change, Destroy

3) INNOCUOUS (adj) (अहानिकर)

Meaning: not harmful or offensive.

Key word: INNU (read in Punjabi accent)+ CU(kyu)

Mnemonics: ma ne bola INNU (isko) Icecream khane se KYU (CU) rok rahe ho ye Harmful ni hai.

Synonyms: Harmless, Safe, Innocent, Genuine

Antonyms: Destructive, Harmful, Damaging

4) CONVULSE (verb) (मरोडना/ऐंठना)

Meaning: to make a series of small irregular or violent movements.

Key word: CON+ MUSSLE

Mnemonics: Con apni Muscle power dikhane k liye mera hath मरोड raha hai.

Synonyms: Shake up, Torment, Writhe, Jerk

Antonyms: Soothe, Quiet, Calm

5) BACKLASH (noun) (प्रतिक्रिया)

Meaning:  a strong and adverse reaction by a large number of people.

Key word: BACK + ASH (name)

Mnemonics: ASH k jate hi logo ne uki peeth piche (on her back) apni प्रतिक्रिया  dena start kar diya.

Synonyms: Adverse reaction, Kickback, Counterblast, Repercussion

Antonyms: Cause, Question

6) ESCALATE (verb) (वृद्धि )

Meaning: increase rapidly

Key word: Escalators

Mnemonics: Escalators on metro station or malls moves people up or down.

Synonyms: Raise, Step up, Amplify

Antonyms: Decline, Shrink, Reduce, Diminish

7) CURTAIL (verb) (छोटा करना)

Meaning: reduce in extent or quantity; impose a restriction on.

Key word: Cut or Curtain

Mnemonics: Cut this Curtain.

Synonyms: Trim, Minimize, Brief, Summarize

Antonyms: Expand, Enlarge, Extend

8) STINT (noun) (कार्यकाल)

Meaning: a person’s fixed or allotted period of work.

Key word: STINT = STUNT

Mnemonics: Stunt karne ki b ek umr hoti hai ek time hota hai, us Period k baad Stunts karna sehat k liye haanikarak ho sakta hai.

Synonyms: Tenure, Incumbency, Session, Term, Task

Antonyms: Pastime, Whole, Entertainment

9) ARMISTICE (noun) (युद्धविराम)

Meaning: an agreement made by opposing sides in a war to stop fighting for a certain time, a truce.

Key word: ARMS + JUSTICE + PEACE

Mnemonics: dono countries ki army ne peace and justice k liye Arms chod kar Ceasefire kia.

Synonyms: Ceasefire, Suspension, Truce

Antonyms: War, Fight, Dispute

10) ACRIMONY (noun) (रूखापन/चिड़चिड़ापन)

Meaning: bitterness or ill-feeling.

Key word: AC (EK) + MONY (MONEY)

Mnemonics: Maine papa se pocket money maangi to papa ne चिडचिड़ाते  hue kaha mere pass tumhe dene k liye EK bhi Paisa(Money) nahi Hai.
Synonyms: Peevishness, Anger, Resentment, Bitterness

Antonyms: Sweetness, Love, Kindness, Mildness

Happy learning and keep sharing with your friends