The Hindu Vocabulary 3 June 2021
2021-06-03
The vocabulary for The Hindu Editorial 03 June 2021 is from the Editorial titled ‘Tenuous revival: On boosting Indian economy’.
Word |
Part of Speech |
Meaning |
Synonyms |
Antonyms |
Example |
Tenuous |
Adjective |
very weak or slight. (तुच्छ) |
Flimsy, Fragile, Weak, Shaky, Insubstantial |
Convincing, Substantial, Strong, Considerate, Solid |
There was a tenuous link between the two parties. |
Posit |
Noun |
a statement which is made on the assumption that it will prove to be true. (कथन) |
Supposition, Presupposition, Presumption, Premise, Belief |
- |
The leader gave a posit regarding the travel. |
Quarrying |
Verb |
extract (stone or other materials) from a quarry. (निकालना) |
Extract, Withdraw, Remove, Dig, Obtain |
Insert, Put, Involve, Include, Thrust |
Mining and quarrying were carried on for the entire night. |
Omnibus |
Noun |
comprising several items. (सार्वत्रिक) |
Various, Several, Diverse, Varied, Assorted, Sundry |
Only, Sole, One, Single |
The store kept an omnibus edition of novels. |
Rebound |
Verb |
recover in value, amount, or strength after a decrease or decline. (पलटाव) |
Recover, Rally, Recovery, Comeback |
Stay, Fixed, Certain, Stable, Static |
The price of shares rebounded after a week. |
Proxy |
Noun |
the authority to represent someone else, especially in voting. (प्रतिनिधि) |
Representative, Deputy, Subordinate, Junior, Auxiliary |
- |
Rajeev played my proxy at the meeting. |
Vital |
Adjective |
absolutely necessary; essential. (महत्वपूर्ण) |
Essential, Indispensable, Crucial, Key, Necessary, Needed |
Unimportant, Insignificant, Secondary, Periphery |
Keeping the information confidential is vital. |
Stagnation |
Noun |
lack of activity, growth, or development. (स्थिरता) |
Stand, Still, Static, Motionless, Unmoving, Undisturbed |
Rushed, Chaotic, Motion, Moving, Active |
We are facing a period of economic stagnation. |
Bulwark |
Noun |
a defensive wall. (बांध) |
Wall, Guard, Defense, Support, Supporter |
Enemy, Foe, Adversary, Rival, Nemesis, Antagonist |
The soldiers are a bulwark against the terrorists. |
Traction |
Noun |
the extent to which an idea, product, etc. gains popularity or acceptance. (संकर्षण) |
Popularity, Approval, Vogue, Favour, Admiration, Acclaim |
Defame, Libel, Slander, Smear, Vilify |
The technology would gain traction soon. |
Tumble |
Verb |
fall suddenly, clumsily, or headlong. (गिरना) |
Fall over, Collapse, Trip, Stumble |
Manage, Balance, Stable, Stabilise |
As she went forward, she tumbled down the stairs. |
Backslide |
Verb |
relapse into bad ways or error. (वापस) |
Relapse, Lapse, regress, Retrogress, Weaken, Slip, Recidivate |
Persevere, Progress, Advance, Enhance, Encourage |
There are many things that can cause the radiations to backslide. |
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