The Hindu Vocabulary 25 November 2020
2020-11-25
The vocabulary for The Hindu Editorial 25 November 2020 is from the Editorial titled ‘Overbroad, overboard: On Kerala’s law to curb abusive content’.
Word |
Part of Speech |
Meaning |
Synonyms |
Antonyms |
Example |
Overbroad |
Adjective |
not sufficiently restricted to a specific subject or purpose. (एक विशिष्ट विषय या उद्देश्य के लिए पर्याप्त रूप से प्रतिबंधित नहीं है।) |
Unlimited, Unregulated, Liberal, Liberated |
Limited, restricted, Controlled, Checked |
The intentions of Kerela government are not overbroad. |
Overboard |
Adjective |
Aside. (अलग) |
Irrational, Intolerant, Away, Abreast |
Middle, Related, Relevant, Desirous |
The final decision was kept overboard. |
Abeyance |
Noun |
a state of temporary disuse or suspension. (ठहराव) |
Inactivity, Dormancy, Discontinuation, Remission |
Action, Continuation, Continuance, Operation |
They suggested us to be in abeyance. |
Obnoxious |
Adjective |
extremely unpleasant. (अप्रिय) |
Annoying, Abhorrent, Disgusting, Unpleasant, Dislikable |
Agreeable, Lovable, Friendly, Pleasant |
The obnoxious remarks made us stunned. |
Unbridled |
Adjective |
uncontrolled; unconstrained. (बेलगाम) |
Unchecked, Uncontrolled, Berserk, Chaotic, Noisy |
Restrained, Controlled, Checked, Steady |
The dog was unbridled and wild. |
Disseminate |
Verb |
spread (something, especially information) widely. (प्रचार करना) |
Advertise, Circulate, Announce, Diffuse, Radiate |
Conceal, Hide, Collect, Gather, Store |
The disease disseminated at a faster pace. |
Draconian |
Adjective |
excessively harsh and severe. (निर्दय) |
Cruel, Drastic, Oppressive, Brutal, Severe |
Gentle, calm, Kind, Amenable, Temperate |
The decision made was draconian in sense. |
Promulgate |
Verb |
promote or make widely known. (घोषणा करना) |
Declare, Notify, Promote, Publish, Communicate |
Refrain, Bottle up, Conceal, Withhold, Suppress |
The veteran actor promulgated his own brand. |
Repugnant |
Adjective |
extremely distasteful; unacceptable. (घृणास्पद) |
Abhorrent, Vile, Adverse, Distasteful, Invidious |
Agreeable, Delightful, Pleasant, Nice, Pleasing |
The approach towards the judgement was utterly repugnant. |
Satire |
Noun |
the use of humour, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices. (हास्य व्यंग्य) |
Banter, Sarcasm, Skit, Mockery, Irony |
Seriousness, Solemnity, Sternness, Sincerity |
The political satire is not understood by all. |
Intimidation |
Noun |
the action of intimidating someone, or the state of being intimidated. (धमकी) |
Coercion, Frightening, Threatening, Daunting |
Supporting, Respecting, Abiding, Helping |
He resorted to intimidation to extort the truth. |
Cognisable |
Adjective |
perceptible; clearly identifiable. (सुस्पष्ट) |
Detectable, Recognizable, Perceptible, Observable |
Ambiguous, Invisible, Vague, Unnoticed |
The cause behind the disease is still not cognisable. |
Assent |
Noun |
the expression of approval or agreement. (अनुमति) |
Consent, Acceptance, Approval, Concurrence |
Denial, Disapproval, Refusal, Opposition |
The government schemes needs president’s assent. |
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