The Hindu Vocabulary 19 January 2021
2021-01-19
The vocabulary for The Hindu Editorial 19 January 2021 is from the Editorial titled ‘Update debate: On WhatsApp and privacy’.
Word |
Part of Speech |
Meaning |
Synonyms |
Antonyms |
Example |
Backlash |
Noun |
a strong negative reaction by a large number of people, especially to a social or political development. (प्रतिक्रिया) |
Counterblast, Comeback, Recoil, Retaliation, Fallout, Reverberation |
Peace, Settlement, Tranquil, Still, Stability |
We had to face the backlash after the war. |
Implicit |
Adjective |
suggested though not directly expressed. (अस्पष्ट) |
Hinted, Suggested, Understood, Tacit, Silent, Unspoken |
Explicit, Spoken, Stated, Mentioned |
The implicit criticism from the parties hampered our confidence. |
Perception |
Noun |
the ability to see, hear, or become aware of something through the senses. (अनुभूति) |
Discernment, Recognition, Realization, Cognizance |
Ignorance, Inexperience, Innocence, Idiocy, Foolishness |
The human perception were questioned. |
Exodus |
Noun |
a mass departure of people. (प्रस्थान) |
Withdrawal, Evacuation, Leaving, Exit |
Arrival, Coming, Advent, Entrance, Entry |
As the movie got over, there was a sudden exodus. |
Aftermath |
Noun |
the adverse results of a situation or action. (विवाद) |
Effect, Sequel, Consequence, End, Fallout |
Beginning, Positive, Cause, Start |
The aftermath of the election has stunned all. |
Spook |
Verb |
to frighten. (डराना) |
Unnerve, Scare, Startle, Terrify, Alarm |
Reassure, Comfort, Comforting, Ease, Serenity |
We spooked the puppies on the street near to our school. |
Allay |
Verb |
diminish or put at rest (शांत करना) |
Reduce, Drop, Diminish, Dwindle |
Increase, Rise, Raise, Encourage, Boost |
Our fears were allayed when the minister addressed our issues. |
Transparency |
Noun |
the condition of being transparent. (पारदर्शिता) |
Lucidity, Clarity, Liquidity, Blatant |
Unclear, Confusing, Mingled, Troublesome |
Transparency of transactions is what the accountant asked for. |
Inevitable |
Adjective |
certain to happen; unavoidable. (अनिवार्य) |
Unavoidable, Inescapable, Certain, Inexorable, Unpreventable |
Avoidable, Uncertain, Needless, Preventable |
It was inevitable that we left the bills unnoticed. |
Encryption |
Noun |
the process of converting information or data into a code, especially to prevent unauthorized access. (विशेष रूप से अनधिकृत पहुंच को रोकने के लिए सूचना या डेटा को एक कोड में बदलने की प्रक्रिया) |
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The coders use encryption to protect sensitive data. |
Whopping |
Adjective |
very large. (विशाल) |
Huge, Massive, Big, Colossal, Great |
Small, Tiny, Minor, Trivial |
Last year we had a whopping $10 million loss. |
Reassure |
Verb |
say or do something to remove the doubts or fears of (someone). (समझाना) |
Encourage, hearten, Support, Assure |
Betray, Cheat, Disguise, Trick |
Raj understood my feelings and tried to reassure me. |
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