The Hindu Vocabulary 19 August 2021
2021-08-19
The vocabulary for The Hindu Editorial 19 August 2021 is from the Editorial titled ‘Beating plastic pollution: On Plastic Waste Management Amendment Rules’.
Word |
Part of Speech |
Meaning |
Synonyms |
Antonyms |
Example |
Prohibited |
Verb |
formally forbid (something) by law, rule, or other authority. (वर्जित) |
Forbid, Ban, Bar, Interdict, Veto, Proscribe, Embargo, Disallow |
Permit, Authorize, Sanction, Allow, Approve, Ratify |
They prohibited my participation in the competition. |
Asserting |
Verb |
state a fact or belief confidently and forcefully. (जोर देना) |
Declare, Maintain, Contend, Argue, State, Propound, Claim |
Ignore, Avoid, Neglect, Shun, Spurn, Shut, Shutter |
The government asserted the facts and new rules. |
Coherence |
Noun |
the quality of being logical and consistent. (तालमेल) |
Consistency, Soundness, Unity, Clarity, Intelligibility |
Incoherence, Inconsistency, |
It was not the coherence of state policy but the differences. |
Staggering |
Adjective |
deeply shocking; astonishing. (चौंका देने वाला) |
Astonishing, Astounding, Surprising, Startling, Stunning, Confound |
Predictable, Knowing, Ordinary, Foreseeable, Probable, Likely, Foreseen |
They received staggering electricity bills. |
Culminate |
Verb |
reach a climax or point of highest development. (समाप्त होना) |
Peak, Climax, Wind up, Finish, lead to, Pinnacle |
Start, Begin, Initiate, Commence, Appear, Arrive |
The violence culminated |
Feeble |
Adjective |
lacking physical strength, especially as a result of age or illness. (दुर्बल) |
Weak, Puny, Wasted, Frail, Infirm, Delicate, Ailing, Unwell |
Strong, Sturdy, Powerful, Vigorous, Vigorous, Burly, Hefty |
The labourers working on the field were feeble. |
Haulage |
Noun |
the commercial transport of goods. (कर्षण पथ) |
- |
- |
The road haulage was not successful. |
Confound |
Verb |
cause surprise or confusion in. (उलझन में डालना) |
Amaze, Astonish, Dumbfound, Stagger, Surprise, Startle, Stun |
Relax, Release, Unwind, Loosen, Let up, Weaken, Lessen |
The residents of the country were all confound. |
Scourge |
Noun |
a person or thing that causes great trouble or suffering. (आफ़त) |
Affliction, Bane, Curse, Plague, Menace, Evil, Misfortune |
Blessing, Godsend, Protection, Favour, Favourable |
The scourges created chaos throughout the country. |
Happy November get 35% Off
Use Coupon code NOVI24
Watch 19 August The Hindu Editorial Video