The Hindu Vocabulary 13 May 2021
2021-05-13
The vocabulary for The Hindu Editorial 13 May 2021 is from the Editorial titled ‘Losing trust: On K.P. Sharma Oli and Nepal politics’.
Word |
Part of Speech |
Meaning |
Synonyms |
Antonyms |
Example |
Crucial |
Adjective |
extremely important. (महत्वपूर्ण) |
Pivotal, Critical, Decisive, Deciding, Determining, Settling |
Minor, Slight, Small, Insignificant, Inconsequential |
It is crucial to identify the logic behind the increase in number of fatalities. |
Ravage |
Verb |
cause severe and extensive damage to. (नाश) |
Devastate, Ruin, Destroy, Wreak, Raze, Demolish |
Help, Aid, Assist, Support, Render, Encourage, Succour |
The earthquake ravaged the entire village. |
Landlocked |
Verb |
almost or entirely surrounded by land. (लगभग या पूरी तरह से जमीन से घिरा हुआ।) |
Covered, Protected, Enclosed, Enveloped, Cupped, Enfold, Engulf |
Open, Unfold, Unveil, Reveal, Uncover, Disclose, Release |
My friend says that he was brought up in a landlocked village. |
Fatalities |
Noun |
an occurrence of death by accident, in war, or from disease. (घातक परिणाम) |
Death, Casualty, Mortality, Victim, Loss, Dead |
- |
Most of the fatalities are being caused due to the infectious disease. |
Maoist |
Noun |
a follower of the communist doctrines of Mao Zedong. (माओवादी) |
- |
- |
All the army men thought that he was a maoist. |
Faction |
Noun |
a small organized dissenting group within a larger one, especially in politics. (गुट) |
Clique, Coterie, Cabal, Bloc, Camp, Group, Controversy, Strife |
Harmony, Peace, Accord, Euphony, Amity, Peace, Concord |
The council completely split due to faction. |
Take up cudgels |
Phrase |
start to defend or support someone or something strongly. (किसी का बचाव या समर्थन करना शुरू करें) |
Bear, Hold up, Aid, Help, Favour, Abet, Promote, Endorse |
Oppose, Disagree, Dislike, Defy, Counter, Cross, Combat |
There was no one to take up the cudgels on my nephew’s behalf. |
Strike down |
Phrase |
kill or seriously incapacitate someone. (किसी को मारना या गंभीर रूप से अक्षम करना) |
Disabled, Indisposed, Unfit, Immobilised, Paralysed |
Fit, Set, Suitable, Competent, Capable, Adequate, Satisfactory |
The country was struck down by a deadly virus. |
Intrigue |
Verb |
arouse the curiosity or interest of; fascinate. (की जिज्ञासा या रुचि जगाती है) |
Interest, Fascinate, Attract, Lure, Charm, Tantalize |
Abhor, Dislike, Bore, Hate, Detest, Despise |
I was intrigued by his query. |
Steadfastly |
Adverb |
in a resolutely or dutifully firm and unwavering manner. (लगातार) |
Firmly, Strongly, Securely, Strictly |
Loosely, Easily, Simply, Insecurely, Unattached |
The manager steadfastly refused the offer. |
Onslaught |
Noun |
a fierce or destructive attack. (हमला) |
Assault, Offensive, Aggression, Advance, Charge, Onrush |
Protection, Defence, Shielding, Preservation, Safe, Security |
We were all taken aback with the news of the onslaught. |
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