The Hindu Vocabulary 25 March 2021
2021-03-25
The vocabulary for The Hindu Editorial 25 March 2021 is from the Editorial titled ‘Mumbai muckraking: On allegations against Maharashtra Home Minister’.
Word |
Part of Speech |
Meaning |
Synonyms |
Antonyms |
Example |
Muckraking |
Noun |
the action of searching out and publicizing scandal about famous people. (प्रसिद्ध लोगों के बारे में पता लगाने और घोटाले को सार्वजनिक करने की कार्रवाई) |
Criticism, Defamation, Disparagement, Libel, Smear |
Approval, Compliment, Flattery, Nicety, Praise |
The muckraking in which the minister was involved has gone to an extreme level. |
Probe |
Noun |
a thorough investigation into a crime or other matter. (जांच) |
Inquiry, Investigation, Examination, Scrutiny, Inquest, Exploration |
- |
There is a need of a serious probe of the persisting issue. |
Extortion |
Noun |
the practice of obtaining something, especially money, through force or threats. (जबरन वसूली) |
Exaction, Extraction, Shakedown, Blackmail |
Please, Pleasurable, Satisfying, Affable, Nice |
The police resorted to intense extortion to get the truth. |
Nexus |
Noun |
a connection or series of connections linking two or more things. (बंधन) |
Link, Relation, Relationship, Interrelation, Association, Bond |
Disparity, Disagreement, Disassociation, Difference, Inequality |
The nexus between the left wing and right wing party can prove to be dangerous. |
Inglorious |
Adjective |
causing shame or a loss of honour. (लज्जाजनक) |
Shameful, Dishonourable, Ignominious, Discreditable, Disgraceful, Disparaging |
Appreciating, Appreciable, Glorious, Respectful, Appl |
His inglorious acts have put him in a risky situation. |
Put on the mat |
Phrase |
being reprimanded by someone in authority. (अधिकार में किसी के द्वारा फटकार लगाई जा रही है।) |
Rebuke, Admonish, Chastise, Chide, Upbraid, Reprove, Reproach |
Praise, commend, Compliment, Please, Flatter |
The sales executive was put on the mat after witnessing his insensible way of dealing. |
Retaliatory |
Adjective |
characterized by a desire for revenge. (मुंहतोड़) |
Revengeful, Aggressive, Hostile, Belligerent, Truculent |
Meek, Friendly, Peaceful, Tranquil, Harmonious |
His retaliatory behaviour dropped a hint of the disclosure of the secret. |
Henchman |
Noun |
a faithful follower or political supporter. (एक वफादार अनुयायी या राजनीतिक समर्थक) |
Follower, Supporter, Assistant, Aider, Helper, Adjutant |
Leader, Chief, Head, Principal, Captain |
The minister’s henchmen were no longer in his support. |
Manoeuvring |
Verb |
move skilfully or carefully. (पैंतरेबाज़ी) |
Steer, Guide, Move, Plan, Navigate, Engineer |
Pause, Halt, Hinder, Obstruct |
China manoeuvred the other nations to start consuming its products. |
Embattled |
Adjective |
beset by problems or difficulties. (समस्याओं या कठिनाइयों से घिरे) |
Troubled, Difficult, Problematic, Unsettled, Perturbed, Disturbed |
Unworried, Unperturbed, Carefree, Nonchalant, Blithe |
All blamed the embattled player for the loss. |
Onslaught |
Noun |
a fierce or destructive attack. (हमला) |
Assault, Attack, Offensive, Aggression, Advance, Onrush |
Calm, Peaceful, Settled, Pleasant, Soothing, Harmonious |
The city witnessed a series of onslaughts in a year. |
Bruised |
Adjective |
hurt. (चोट लगा हुआ) |
Injured, Damaged, Weakened, Spoilt, Upset |
Cheerful, Happy, Solid, Strong, Healthy, Sturdy |
The leader through his speech nursed the bruised pride. |
Sordid |
Adjective |
involving immoral or dishonourable actions and motives. (घिनौना) |
Sleazy, Unsavoury, Foul, Vile, Tawdry |
High-minded, Respectable, Reputable, Upright |
The movie involved a sordid picture of abandoned kids. |
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