The Hindu Vocabulary 28 September 2021

2021-09-28

The vocabulary for The Hindu Editorial 28 September 2021 is from the Editorial titled ‘Needless row: On amendment to Rajasthan marriage law.’

Word	Part of Speech	Meaning	Synonyms	Antonyms	Example
Amendment	Noun	a part that is added or a small change that is made to a piece of writing, especially to a law (किसी दस्‍तावेज़, क़ानून आदि में संशोधन)	Change, Modification, Reform, Alteration	Damage, Hurt, Harm, Injury	The ministers are discussing the required amendments in the law.
Legitimize	Verb	Legalize (वैधता)	Codify, Constitute, Decriminalise, Legislate, Regulate	Disorganise, Disapprove, Prevent, Deny, Disallow	The government’s approval has legitimized the tribal occupation.
Memorandum	Noun	A written message in business or diplomacy. (ज्ञापन)	Announcement, Letter, Memo, Notice	-	A memorandum of understanding has been signed between the Govt. of India and Govt. of France.
Nullify	Verb	Invalidate (अमान्य ठहराना)	Abolish, Abrogate, Annul, Offset	Approve, Enact, Establish, Institute, Legalize	The Delhi High court nullified the recent law passed by the government to criminalise beggars.
Deter	Verb	Inhibit from action (रोकना)	Avert, Bloc, Prevent, Prohibit, Dissuade	Advance, Aid, Allow, Assist	The stringent action taken by the officer can deter people to commit a crime.
Prosecution	Noun	The institution and conducting of legal proceedings against someone in respect of a criminal charge. (अभियोजन)	Pursuit, Execution, Undertaking, Accomplishment	Defeat, Failure, Neglect	If you do not comply with the rules, you would be liable for criminal prosecution.
Solemnize	Noun	duly perform (a ceremony, especially that of marriage). (उत्सव मनाना)	Perform, Celebrate, Formalize	Condemn, Denounce, Forget, Humiliate	Everyone was waiting for the priest to solemnize the marriage.
Wedlock	Noun	The state of being married. (विवाह)	Marriage, Matrimony, Union, Alliance	Antagonism, Division, Separation, Divorce	The couples in wedlock should get a marriage certificate.
Void	Adjective	Not valid or legally binding. (निरर्थक)	Invalid, Null, Inoperative, Terminated	Closure, Valid, Worthy,	The contract was declared null and void by the investigating officer.