The Hindu Vocabulary 2 August 2021

2021-08-02

The vocabulary for The Hindu Editorial 02 August 2021 is from the Editorial titled ‘Law and lawmakers: On criminal acts and legislative privilege’.

Word	Part of Speech	Meaning	Synonyms	Antonyms	Example
Unruly	Adjective	disorderly and disruptive and not amenable to discipline or control. (बेलगाम, निरंकुश)	Disorderly, Rowdy, Wild, Unmanageable, Uncontrollable, Disobedient	Disciplined, Set, Obedient, Trained, Coached	The unruly kids were kept out.
Revivifies	Verb	give new life or vigour to. (फिर से जान डाल देना)	Renew, Refurbish, Renovate, Recondition, Revamp, Overhaul	Destroy, Damage, Destruct, Demolish, Tear down, Pull down	They revivified the store.
Setback	Noun	delay or hold back in terms of progress or development. (रोक)	Delay, Slow down, Hold back, Retard, Lag	Accelerate, Expedite, Hurry, Fasten, Enhance, Boost, Bolster	The economic setback is a result of inflation.
Ruckus	Noun	a state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty. (उथल-पुथल)	Chaos, Confusion, Pandemonium Turbulence, Tumult, Disorder, Commotion, Disturbance, Disruption	Calm, Peace, Serene, Still, Tranquil, Pacific, Quiet	The whole world is in a ruckus because of CoVid-19.
Boisterously	Adverb	in a noisy, energetic, and cheerful manner. (जोशपूर्ण ढंग से)	Lively, Noisily, Cheerfully, Spirited, Frisky, Exuberantly	Quietly, Restrained, Softly, Slowly, Silently	They celebrated the victory boisterously.
Trespass	Verb	enter someone's land or property without permission. (अनधिकार प्रवेश)	Invade, Infringe, Exploit, Offend, Enter, Conquer, Pervade	Leave, Withdraw, Quit, Abandon, Vacate	The gardener saw us trespassing.
Prosecution	Noun	the institution and conducting of legal proceedings against someone in respect of a criminal charge. (अभियुक्ति)	-	-	The organizers of the show are facing prosecution.
Vandalism	Noun	action involving deliberate destruction of or damage to public or private property. (गुंडागिरी)	-	-	We were amazed at the act of mindless vandalism.
Alleged	Adjective	said, without proof, to have taken place or to have a specified illegal or undesirable quality. (आरोपित कथित)	Supposed, So-called, Claimed, Professed, Purported, Ostensible	Certain, Sure, Proven, Ascertained, Proved	They arrested the alleged conspirators.
Thwart	Verb	prevent (someone) from accomplishing something. (रोक लगाना)	Stop, Control, Avert, Block, Arrest, Halt, Hinder, Obstruct	Allow, Cause, Encourage, Hearten, Cheer, Bolster, Boost	No one made any effort to thwart his father.