The Hindu Vocabulary 27 October 2020
2020-10-27
The vocabulary for The Hindu Editorial 27 October 2020 is from the Editorial titled ‘Taking on the Centre: On States rejecting farm laws’.
Word |
Part of Speech |
Meaning |
Synonyms |
Antonyms |
Example |
Aggrieved |
Adjective |
feeling resentment at having been unfairly treated. (पीड़ित) |
Disturbed, Grieving, Hurt, Afflicted, Harmed |
Comforted, Happy, Pleased |
The rejection aggrieved his mental stability. |
Override |
Verb |
use one's authority to reject or cancel (a decision, view, etc.). (अवहेलना) |
Annul, Abrogate, Nullify, Revoke |
Allow, Approve, Enforce, Ratify |
The centre overrides every action that states come up with. |
Epitomise |
Verb |
To summarise. (सारांश निकालना) |
Summarize, Compile, Outline, Rehash, Recap |
Add, Expand, Enlarge, Lengthen, Increase |
The teacher asked me to epitomise the entire passage. |
Agony |
Noun |
extreme physical or mental suffering. (संताप) |
Anguish, Misery, Passion, Torment, Woe |
Contentment, Happiness, Comfort, Peace |
I could do nothing to help her overcome her agony. |
Detriment |
Noun |
a cause of harm or damage. (हानि) |
Damage, Disability, Drawback, Impairment |
Aid, Advantage, Blessing, Good, Favor |
The major detriment to one’s health today is environmental pollution. |
Prejudice
|
Noun |
preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience. (पक्षपात) |
Bias, Bigotry, Enmity, Injustice, Preconception |
Fairness, Goodwill, Fondness, Admiration |
It was because of prejudice that we are unable to succeed in our career here. |
In the teeth |
Phrase |
To be in a difficulty or danger. (खतरे मे) |
Crisis, Menace, Insecurity, Threat |
Safety, Peace, Security, Care, Guard |
After ignoring my mother’s advice I was standing in the teeth. |
Enact |
Verb |
put into practice (an idea or suggestion). (क़ानून अमल में लाना) |
Execute, Depict, Perform, Portray |
Fail, Miss, Prevent, Refuse, Repeal |
The law announced couldn’t be enacted for almost five years. |
Repugnant |
Adjective |
extremely distasteful; unacceptable. (प्रतिकूल) |
Abhorrent, Vile, Adverse, Averse |
Good, Agreeable, Pleasing, Pleasant |
The idea of extorting money from middle class was repugnant. |
Invoke |
Verb |
cite or appeal to. (आह्वान करना) |
Adjure, Conjure, Crave, Solicit |
Pacify, Settle, Peace |
Arjun invoked Duryodhan on the battleground. |
Assent |
Noun |
the expression of approval or agreement. (अनुमति) |
Accord, Accept, Adopt, Approve |
Decline, Deny, Differ, Dispute, Protest |
I was waiting for my father’s assent. |
Cavalier |
Adjective |
showing a lack of proper concern; offhand. (उचित चिंता की कमी दिखा) |
Haughty, Disdainful, Arrogant, Lordly |
Humble, Generous, Shy, Reticent |
We couldn’t trust the cavalier plan explained by the leader. |
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