The Hindu Vocabulary 27 August 2021
2021-08-27
The vocabulary for The Hindu Editorial 27 August 2021 is from the Editorial titled ‘Income and quotas: On creamy layer’.
Word |
Part of Speech |
Meaning |
Synonyms |
Antonyms |
Example |
Criterion |
Noun |
a principle or standard by which something may be judged or decided. (मानदण्ड) |
Basis, Standard, Norm, Yardstick, Benchmark, Test, Formula, Gauge |
- |
The criterion of selecting a player was a bit hazy. |
Nuance |
Noun |
a subtle difference in or shade of meaning, expression, or sound (सूक्ष्म भेद) |
Shade, Variation, Shading, Gradation, Refinement, Overtone |
- |
The painter was impressed with the nuances. |
Affirmative |
Adjective |
agreeing with or consenting to a statement or request. (सकारात्मक) |
Positive, Assenting, Consenting, Agreeing, Concurring, Favourable |
Dissenting, Negative, Differ, Demur, Diverge, Differentiate, Divert |
He gave an affirmative response to the team. |
Crystallised |
Verb |
to harden. (शक्ति बढ़ना) |
Solidify, Materialize, Emerge, Harden, Strengthen |
Weaken, Feeble, Drop, Enfeeble, Debilitate, Enervate, Incapacitate |
The bond was crystallised later. |
Proponents |
Noun |
a person who advocates a theory, proposal, or course of action. (प्रस्तावक) |
Advocate, Supporter, Promoter, Adherent, Exponent, Backer, Defender |
Rebel, Against, Attacker, Rival, Rivalry |
A strong proponent of the free market and liberal trade policies. |
Disfavour |
Noun |
disapproval or dislike. (नपसन्दगी) |
Disapproval, Disapprobation, Dislike, Displeasure, Distaste, Dissatisfaction |
Approval, Acceptance, Agreement, Consent, Assent, Compliance |
The master regarded him with disfavour. |
Grave |
Adjective |
giving cause for alarm; serious. (नाज़ुक) |
Serious, Important, Profound, Significant, Momentous, Vital, Crucial |
Trivial, Minor, Insignificant, Unimportant, Inconsequential, Trifling |
The matter of terrorism is of grave concern. |
Discourse |
Noun |
written or spoken communication or debate. (चर्चा) |
Discussion, Conversation, Dialogue, Talk, Communication, Debate, Parley, Consultation |
- |
The language of political discourse was ambiguous. |
Questionable |
Adjective |
doubtful as regards truth or validity. (संदेहयुक्त) |
Controversial, Contentious, In doubt, Doubtful, Dubious, Improbable |
Probable, Sure, Certain, Clear, Plausible |
It is questionable whether he will verify it or not. |
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