The Hindu Vocabulary 12 April 2021
2021-04-12
The vocabulary for The Hindu Editorial 12 April 2021 is from the Editorial titled ‘Time tests ties: On India-Russia relations’.
Word |
Part of Speech |
Meaning |
Synonyms |
Antonyms |
Example |
Reaffirming |
Verb |
confirm the validity of (something previously established). (पुष्ट) |
Affirm, Assert, Pledge, Promise, Guarantee |
Deny, Dispel, Disapprove, Dismiss |
The state government reaffirmed that the roads will be upgraded soon. |
Strained |
Adjective |
showing signs of nervous tension or tiredness. (तनावपूर्ण) |
Worn, Tired, Pinched, Weary, Edgy, Uneasy |
Relaxed, Friendly, Cordial, Affable, Easy, Light |
I felt sad witnessing his strained face. |
Cutting-edge |
Adjective |
highly advanced; innovative or pioneering. (अत्यधिक उन्नत) |
New, Modern, Up-to-date, Forward, Newfanged, Intricate |
Primitive, Backward, Traditional, Conventional |
They are using cutting-edge technology. |
Divergence |
Noun |
the process or state of diverging. (विचलन) |
Separation, Parting, Difference, Division, Contrast |
Similarity, Closeness, Same, Resemblance, Liking, Similitude |
The divergence between the two groups is unmatched. |
Prefaced |
Verb |
introduce or begin (a speech or event) with or by doing something. (पूर्व निर्धारित) |
Open, Begin, Introduce, Launch, Start, Prefix |
End, Finish, Halt, Pause, Hiatus |
It was very important to preface the speech with this note. |
Derisive |
Adjective |
expressing contempt or ridicule. (व्यंग्यात्मक) |
Mocking, Scoffing, Ridiculing, Teasing |
Respectful, Praising, Satisfying, Reverent, Deferential |
She passed me a derisive smile. |
Counterproductive |
Adjective |
having the opposite of the desired effect. (उल्टा) |
Conflicting, Inconsistent, Opposite, Unalike, Dissimilar |
Same, Identical, Liking, Inclined |
All my ideas might prove to be counterproductive soon. |
Fuelled |
Verb |
sustain or inflame (an intense feeling). (प्रेरित) |
Stimulate, Boost, Urge, Encourage |
Dampen, Reduce, Lessen, Decrease, Moderate |
His statement fuelled the mob’s anger. |
Counterterrorism |
Noun |
political or military activities designed to prevent or thwart terrorism. (आतंकवाद प्रतिरोध) |
- |
- |
The military personnel tried their best to manage counterterrorism. |
Time-tested |
Adjective |
having effectiveness that has been proved over a long period. (समय परीक्षण किया) |
- |
- |
We resorted to time-tested methods as we did not want to take risk. |
Dispel |
Verb |
make (a doubt, feeling, or belief) disappear. (दूर करना) |
Banish, Eliminate, Dismiss, Dissipate, Relieve, Allay |
Engender, Stimulate, Trigger, Intensify |
His motivating words did nothing to dispel the rejection. |
Strain |
Noun |
a force tending to pull or stretch something to an extreme or damaging degree. (तनाव) |
Force, Tension, Tightness, Shear, Tensity |
Easiness, Ease, Settled, Relaxation |
I could sense a strain on the spine. |
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