Vocabulary for IBPS, RBI, LIC, SBI exams
FRIGATE
A naval vessel ranging in size from a destroyer escort to a cruiser, frequently armed with guided missiles
Syn: Boat, Sailboat, Vessel, Ship, Warship
eg: The state defence agency deployed six frigates.
INDIGENOUS
Originating in and characteristic of a particular region; Native
Syn: Native, Inborn, Aboriginal, Domestic, Homegrown, Inherent, Natural, Original
Ant: Alien, Foreign
eg: The conversation around who is and who isn't indigenous happens often in the indigenous community.
CORVETTE
A lightly armed fast ship used mostly for convoy escort
eg: The Myanmar navy commissioned its first missile guided corvette.
TANDEM
One following or behind the other;
Idiom: In Tandem - in association
eg: Economy shrank this year in tandem with Venezuela crisis.
LAVISH
Using or giving in great amounts.
Syn: Profuse, Splendid, Abundant, Copious, Effusive, Excessive, Liberal, Luxurious, Prodigal, Sumptuous, Pamper, Shower, Deluge
Ant: Economical, Scanty, Scarce, Small, Spare, Hoard, Limit
eg: CEO showers employees with lavish Caribbean cruise.