The Hindu Editorial VOCAB 8 may 2022

The Hindu Editorial VOCAB:  8 May 2022

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 ●The Hindu Vocabulary For All Competitive Exams.

1. TARNISH (VERB): (मैला करना):  sully

Synonyms: besmirch, blacken

Antonyms: enhance

Example Sentence:

His regime had not been tarnished by human rights abuses.

2. CALAMITOUS (ADJECTIVE): (आपदाग्रस्त):  disastrous

Synonyms: catastrophic, cataclysmic

Antonyms: good, advantageous

Example Sentence:

Calamitous events as fires, hurricanes, and floods.

3. DISREPUTE (NOUN): (अपमान):  disgrace

Synonyms: shame, dishonour

Antonyms: honour

Example Sentence:

One of the top clubs in the country is bringing the game into disrepute.

4. FICTITIOUS (ADJECTIVE): (अवास्तविक):  false

Synonyms: fake, counterfeit

Antonyms: genuine

Example Sentence:

Reports of a deal were dismissed as fictitious by the Minister.

5. STIFLE (VERB): (दम घोंटना):  suffocate

Synonyms: choke, asphyxiate

Antonyms: cold, chilly

Example Sentence:

Those in the streets were stifled by the fumes.

6.MALICIOUS (ADJECTIVE): (द्वेषपूर्ण):  spiteful

Synonyms: malevolent, hostile

Antonyms: benevolent

Example Sentence:

He was found guilty of malicious damage.

7. ACCOUNTABLE (ADJECTIVE): (उत्तरदायी):  responsible

Synonyms: liable, answerable

Antonyms: unaccountable

Example Sentence:

Ministers are accountable to Parliament.

8. ARTICULATE (VERB): (व्यक्त करना):  express

Synonyms: voice, give voice to

Antonyms: bottle up

Example Sentence:

They were unable to articulate their emotions.

9. GRAVE (ADJECTIVE): (गंभीर):  solemn

Synonyms: earnest, serious

Antonyms: carefree

Example Sentence:

His face was grave.

10. RELUCTANCE (NOUN): (अनिच्छा):  unwillingness

Synonyms: disinclination, hesitation

Antonyms: willingness

Example Sentence:

She sensed his reluctance to continue.

Daily Vocab Dose

1.Pushing Through (Phrasal Verb)-to make a plan or suggestion be officially accepted or put into use.

2.Confrontation (N)-a hostile or argumentative situation or meeting between opposing parties. आमना-सामना, टकराव

3.Boycotting (V)-refuse to cooperate with or participate in (a policy or event). बहिष्कार करना

4.Belatedly (Adv)-delayed beyond the usual time.

5.Stay Away (Phrasal Verb)-to avoid someone or something. दूर रहना

6.Round The Corner (Phrase)-coming very soon or about to happen.

7.Manoeuvring (V)-move skilfully or carefully.

8.Legitimacy (N)-the quality of being reasonable and acceptable. वैधता