The Hindu Vocabulary 18 November 2020
2020-11-18
The vocabulary for The Hindu Editorial 18 November 2020 is from the Editorial titled ‘Threat or treat: on RCEP trade deal’.
Word |
Part of Speech |
Meaning |
Synonyms |
Antonyms |
Example |
Flag |
Verb |
to mark or identify with. (चिह्नित करने या पहचान करने के लिए) |
Indicate, Mark out, Point out, Label, Tick |
Ignore, Lessen, Avoid, Refuse |
The chief flagged all the necessary points to be added. |
Noticeable |
Adjective |
easily seen or noticed; clear or apparent. (ध्यान देने योग्य) |
Distinct, Striking, Prominent, Notable, Pointed |
Common, Ambiguous, Ordinary, Unimportant, Forgotten, Vague |
His astute behaviour was noticeable by all. |
Protracted |
Adjective |
Lengthy; long. (लंबा) |
Continued, Enduring, Extensive, Lengthy, Lingering |
Short, Limited, Restricted, Barred |
It was protracted process and nobody put in much of labour. |
Burgeoning |
Adjective |
beginning to grow or increase rapidly; flourishing. (तेजी से बढ़ते) |
Prosper, Blossom, Expand, Increase |
Decline, decrease, Diminish, Fade, Lessen |
The burgeoning enmity between the nations developed weak geopolitical relations. |
Accede |
Verb |
agree to a demand, request, or treaty. (मान लेना) |
Accept, Admit, Allow, Grant, Permit, Enter into |
Decline, Deny, Dispute, Impede, Protest |
The government acceded to my suggestion of not revealing the policy to the public at large. |
Rationale |
Noun |
a set of reasons or a logical basis for a course of action or belief. (कारणों का एक सेट या एक तार्किक आधार) |
Excuse, Explanation, Justification, Principle, Theory |
Reality, Discouragement |
His decision was based on his rationale. |
Founder |
Verb |
fail or break down as a result of a particular problem. (असफल या टूट जाना) |
Abort, Collapse, Stumble, Fall through, Submerge |
Increase, Rise, Accomplish, Achieve, Succeed |
The economy is foundering at a great pace. |
Pre-eminence |
Noun |
the fact of surpassing all others; superiority. (श्रेष्ठता) |
Acclaim, Celebrity, Honor, Eminence, Glory |
Anonymity, Obscurity, Unimportance, Triviality |
One cannot ignore the pre-eminence of female leaders. |
Bulwark |
Noun |
a person or thing that acts as a defence. (रक्षक) |
Guard, Defense, Protection, Security |
Harm, Hurt, Injury, Weak point |
My father always stands by me as a bulwark. |
Emphatic |
Adjective |
expressing something forcibly and clearly. (प्रभावी) |
Assertive, Definite, Definitive, Cogent, Decided, Determined |
Ambiguous, Obscure, vague, Weak |
Aslam was emphatic in his project management. |
Testament |
Noun |
something that serves as a sign or evidence of a specified fact, event, or quality. (इच्छापत्र) |
Proof, Testimonial, Testimony, Evidence |
Contradiction, Conflict, Opposite, Negation |
We could not present testament when asked for. |
Heft |
Noun |
ability or influence. (भार) |
Density, Burden, Weight, Mass |
Triviality, Frivolousness, Smallness, Trifle |
The economic heft of our country is a point of attraction for many. |
Stance |
Noun |
the attitude of a person or organization towards something; a standpoint. (स्वरूप) |
Stand, View, Viewpoint, Attitude, Thinking |
- |
I thought to try and influence Shweta’s stance but then I decided not to. |
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