The Hindu Vocabulary 22 February 2021
2021-02-22
The vocabulary for The Hindu Editorial 22 February 2021 is from the Editorial titled ‘Formula failure: On BJP’s loss in Punjab civic polls’.
Word |
Part of Speech |
Meaning |
Synonyms |
Antonyms |
Example |
Malaise |
Noun |
a general feeling of discomfort, illness, or unease whose exact cause is difficult to identify. (बेचैनी) |
Unhappiness, Restlessness, Uneasiness, Unease, Melancholy |
Comfort, Well-being, Relaxed, Serenity, Repose |
Amid all the chaos there was a general air of malaise. |
Emphatic |
Adjective |
expressing something forcibly and clearly. (प्रभावी) |
Vehement, Firm, Forceful, Forcible |
Hesitant, Tentative, Uncertain, Unsure, Doubtful |
The players were emphatic that they would bowl again. |
Inevitably |
Adverb |
as is certain to happen; unavoidably. (अनिवार्य रूप से) |
Naturally, Automatically, Necessarily, Necessity |
Avoidably, Deliberately, Preventable, Needless, Unnecessary |
Inevitably, a few samples have already been used. |
Canvassing |
Verb |
Trying to obtain or proposing. (प्रचार) |
Supporting, Proposing, Suggesting, Submitting |
Destroying, Disturbing, Damaging, Diminishing |
They were canvassing support from the followers. |
Backlash |
Noun |
a strong negative reaction by a large number of people, especially to a social or political development. (प्रतिक्रिया) |
Counterblast, Comeback, Recoil, Reprisal, Fallout |
Support, Help, Aid, Assistance |
A public backlash was seen against inequality. |
Unkept |
Adjective |
not honoured or fulfilled. (सम्मानित या पूर्ण नहीं हुआ।) |
Unfulfilled, Unhonoured, Disrespectful, Devalued |
Respectful, Valued, Honoured, Raise |
He is known for unkept promises. |
Ripple |
Noun |
a particular feeling or effect that spreads through someone or something. (एक विशेष भावना या प्रभाव जो किसी या किसी चीज़ से फैलता है) |
Wave, Ridge, Crease, Change, Drift |
Static, Stable, Steady, Stiff |
His opinion set off a ripple of disagreement. |
Dissent |
Noun |
Refusal to accept. (असहमति) |
Denial, Rejection, Dispute, Disagreement, Objection |
Acceptance, Approval, Agreement, Embracing |
We looked through every aspect but there was no dissent from this view. |
Toolkit |
Noun |
a personal set of resources, abilities, or skills. (संसाधनों, क्षमताओं, या कौशल का एक व्यक्तिगत सेट।) |
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A toolkit should be used properly. |
Accrue |
Verb |
accumulate or receive (payments or benefits) over time. (जमा करना) |
Accumulate, Collect, Gather, Build up, Amass |
Scatter, Disperse, Spread, Waste |
They advised us to accrue the payments. |
Vituperative |
Adjective |
bitter and abusive. (निंदापूर्ण) |
Rude, Raging, Harsh, Serious, Intense, Offensive |
Favourable, Affirmative, Good, Constructive |
There was a vituperative outburst at the rally. |
Formulaic |
Adjective |
constituting or containing a set form of words. (शब्दों का एक सेट रूप होना या होना।) |
Constituting, Framing, Composing, Creating |
Destroying, Removing, Depleting, Diminishing |
We should be used to the formulaic expressions in English Language. |
Polarising |
Adjective |
Restricting. (सीमित) |
Controlling, Limit, Regulating, Monitoring, Observing |
Liberal, Setting free, Releasing, Unrestricted, Uncontrolled |
Some of the sets have been polarized so that they can be used later. |
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