The Hindu Vocabulary 28 June 2021

2021-06-28

The vocabulary for The Hindu Editorial 28 June 2021 is from the Editorial titled ‘Deserving winners: On Test champion New Zealand’.

Word	Part of Speech	Meaning	Synonyms	Antonyms	Example
Inaugural	Adjective	marking the beginning of an institution, activity, or period of office. (प्रारंभिक)	First, Initial, Introductory, Launching, Opening, Maiden, Initial	Final, Concluding, Closing, Last, Ending, Finishing, Cuminating	The inaugural performance was much awaited.
Buttressed	Verb	increase the strength of or justification for; reinforce. (मजबूत बनाना)	Strengthen, Reinforce, Fortify, Support, Bolster, Brace, Uphold	Weaken, Debilitate, Enfeeble, Enervate, Tire, Exhaust	They promised to buttress the plan in whatever and whichever manner.
Solace	Noun	comfort or consolation in a time of distress or sadness. (धीरज)	Comfort, Peace, Satisfaction, Cheer, Support, Relief	Uneasiness, Disturbed, Anxiety, Worry, Concern, Consternation	I wish to live in solace.
Akin	Noun	of similar character. (समान)	Similar, Related, Close, Near, Alike, Corresponding	Different, Varied, Diverse, Disparate, Unlike, Opposed	Something akin to magic allures them.
Nagging	Adjective	persistently painful or worrying. (कष्टदायक)	Troublesome, Niggling, Unrelenting, Aching, Distressing, Painful	Cheerful, Joyous, Bright, Merry, Jolly, Happy, Jovial	The separation as a nagging pain.
Shackle	Verb	restrain; limit. (नियंत्रित करना)	Chain, Fetter, Constrain, Restrict, Curb, Bind	Unfetter, Unchain, Unleash, Free, Allowed, Released	They are planning to shackle our incomes.
Slugfest	Adjective	a tough and challenging contest. (प्रतियोगिता)	Competition, Match, contest, Game, Trial, Tournament	-	Our team couldn’t manage to win the slugfest lately.
Meagre	Adjective	lacking in quantity or quality. (अल्प)	Inadequate, Scanty, Scant, Paltry, Restricted, Sparse	Adequate, Sufficient, Enough, Abundant, Unrestricted	I couldn’t manage with meagre earnings.
Mystique	Adjective	a quality of mystery, glamour, or power associated with someone or something. (किसी या किसी चीज़ से जुड़े रहस्य, ग्लैमर या शक्ति का गुण)	Charisma, Glamour, Spell, Charm, Magic, Fascination	Pessimism, Gloom, Cynicism, Negativity, Despair	We were in awe with the mystique surrounding the park.
Augur	Verb	portend a good or bad outcome. (पूर्वसूचना देना)	Bode, Portend, Indicate, Herald, Signal, Foretell	Ignore, Disregard, Snub, Spurn, Shun, Disdain	The result of the war seems to augur well.
Attrition	Noun	the process of reducing something's strength or effectiveness through sustained attack or pressure. (निरंतर हमले या दबाव के माध्यम से किसी चीज की ताकत या प्रभावशीलता को कम करने की प्रक्रिया)	Weakening, Enfeebling, Attenuation, Sapping, Harrying	Strengthening, Encouraging, Nourishing, Reinforcing, Underpin, Intensifying	It was their attempt to wear us down by attrition.