The Hindu Vocabulary 24 July 2021
2021-07-24
The vocabulary for The Hindu Editorial 24 July 2021 is from the Editorial titled ‘Dealing with denial: On playing down the COVID-19 tragedy’.
Word |
Part of Speech |
Meaning |
Synonyms |
Antonyms |
Example |
Play down |
Phrase |
represent something as being less important than it in fact is. (कम महत्त्व देना) |
Downplay, Minimize, Underplay, Decry, Slight, Belittle, Underrate |
Exaggerate, Overstate, Overemphasize, Overstress, Overestimate, Overvalue, Amplify, Magnify |
Rajesh played down the seriousness of the discussion. |
Incessantly |
Adverb |
without interruption; constantly. (लगातार) |
Constantly, Continually, All the time, Consistently, Ceaselessly, Perpetually |
Occasionally, Sometimes, Infrequently, Sporadically, Irregularly |
The prices kept on increasing incessantly. |
Specious |
Adjective |
misleading in appearance, especially misleadingly attractive. (सत्याभासी) |
Misleading, Deceptive, False, Fake, Fallacious, Unsound |
Sound, Real, Original, Genuine, Authentic, Reality, Obvious |
His statement seems to be specious. |
Overrun |
Verb |
run over or beyond. (बढ़ जाना) |
Exceed, Beyond, Overshoot, Run over, Longer, Stretch |
Subside, Subdue, Drop, Diminish, Decrease |
The final number overran the base. |
Explicable |
Adjective |
able to be accounted for or understood. (स्पष्ट) |
Definable, Understandable, Comprehensible, Accountable, Intelligible |
Inexplicable, Unaccountable, Unexplainable, Incomprehensible, Unfathomable |
The topic was not explicable enough for the kids. |
Causative |
Adjective |
acting as a cause. (कारणवाचक) |
Source, Root, origin, Cause, Seed |
Effect, Result, Conclusion, Consequence |
His denial was the causative factor of my sadness. |
Appalling |
Adjective |
causing shock or dismay; horrific. (भयावह) |
Shocking, Horrific, Horrifying, Horrible, Terrible, Awful, Dreadful |
Admirable, Excellent, Superb, Magnificent, Outstanding, Exceptional |
The biker suffered appalling injuries. |
Repurpose |
Verb |
adapt for use in a different purpose. (पुनरुद्देशित) |
Readapt, Readjust, Reset, Renovate, Refurbish |
- |
The product launched was repurposed for the other client. |
Bewildering |
Adjective |
confusing or perplexing. (हक्का बक्का करने वाला) |
Baffling, Puzzling, Mystifying, Perplexing, Confusing, Complex, Complicated |
Straightforward, Comprehensible, Easy, Clear, Digestible, Intelligible |
His bewildering reaction made be a bit apprehensive. |
Chastened |
Verb |
have a restraining or moderating effect on. (निग्रह करना) |
Subdue, Deflate, Bring down, Mortify, Restrain, Tame, Curb, Check |
Happy, Elated, Enthusiastic, Excited, Up, Enthsued |
The manager was a tad chastened because of the failure of my ideas. |
Serology |
Noun |
the scientific study or diagnostic examination of blood serum, especially with regard to the response of the immune system to pathogens or introduced substances. (सीरम विज्ञान) |
- |
- |
I am not much informed about serology. |
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