The Hindu Vocabulary 15 June 2021
2021-06-15
The vocabulary for The Hindu Editorial 15 June 2021 is from the Editorial titled ‘Origin unclear: On the source of the coronavirus’.
Word |
Part of Speech |
Meaning |
Synonyms |
Antonyms |
Example |
Vital |
Adjective |
absolutely necessary; essential. (महत्वपूर्ण) |
Essential, Indispensable, Crucial, Key, Necessary, Needed |
Unimportant, Peripheral, Secondary, Optional, Discretionary |
Water and sunlight are vital for plants to grow. |
Outbreak |
Noun |
a sudden occurrence of something unwelcome, such as war or disease. (प्रकोप) |
Eruption, Upsurge, Flare-up, Epidemic, Breakout, Outburst, Blaze |
- |
The Covid outbreak has caused great damage to our economy. |
Spillover |
Noun |
an unexpected consequence or repercussion. (अप्रत्यक्ष परिणाम) |
Result, Upshot, Outcome, Out-turn, Sequel, Effect, Reaction |
Cause, Beginning, Starter, Initiator |
The negative spillover is caused because of the work-life imbalance. |
Fuelled |
Verb |
Ignite. (सुलग़ना) |
Stimulate, Boost, Intensify, Instigate, Fortify, Support |
Dampen, Settle, Put down, Placate, Appease, Propitiate |
His words fuelled my anger. |
Hypothesis |
Noun |
a supposition or proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation. (अनुमान) |
Theory, Theorem, Thesis, Proposition, Supposition, Speculation |
- |
He came up with the hypothesis that every action has a cause. |
Civet |
Noun |
the ring-tailed cat or cacomistle. (गंधबिलाव) |
- |
- |
The civet cat was seen in the woods behind our house. |
Harbour |
Verb |
shelter or hide. (पनाह) |
Shelter, Conceal, Cover, Hide, Protect, Shield, House |
Hand over, Uncover, Reveal, Disclose, Overt, Open |
I was suspected to be harbouring a criminal. |
Bioengineer |
Verb |
create or carry out using bioengineering techniques. (जैवइंजीनियरी) |
- |
- |
The bed is made of bioengineered wood. |
Virulence |
Noun |
bitter hostility. (उग्रता) |
Rancour, Unfriendliness, Hate, Malice, Hatred, Spite |
Friendly, Amicably, Amiable, Together, Affable, Cordial |
He was perturbed with the virulence of doubt. |
Conclusive |
Adjective |
having or likely to have the effect of proving a case; decisive. (निर्णायक) |
Incontrovertible, Incontestable, Irrefutable, Unquestionable, Undeniable |
Inconclusive, Deniable, Unconvincing, Indecisive |
The conclusive evidence was lost. |
Politicise |
Verb |
make (someone) politically aware or active. (जानकारी लेना) |
Inform, Announce, Enlighten, Knowledgeable |
Ignorant, Unaware, Oblivious, Spurn, Shun, Ignore |
Raj politicised his agenda of serving the NGO. |
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