The Hindu Vocabulary 6 January 2021
2021-01-06
The vocabulary for The Hindu Editorial 06 January 2021 is from the Editorial titled ‘Maximum Governor: On Governor's role’.
Word |
Part of Speech |
Meaning |
Synonyms |
Antonyms |
Example |
Undermine |
Verb |
lessen the effectiveness, power, or ability of, especially gradually or insidiously. (दुर्बल करना) |
Subvert, Sabotage, Threaten, Weaken, Compromise |
Enhance, Improve, Strengthen, Intensify, Amplify |
The hooligans made all possible efforts to undermine our plan. |
Disruption |
Noun |
disturbance or problems which interrupt an event, activity, or process. (दरार) |
Disturbance, Disordering, Disarranging, Interference, Upset, Turmoil, Disarray |
Encouragement, Enhancement, Booster, Improve |
The disruption caused by the cyclone was unbearable. |
Oratory |
Noun |
the art or practice of formal speaking in public. (वाक-पटुता) |
Rhetoric, Eloquence, Magniloquence, Declamation, Fluency |
- |
He is known for his oratory. |
Encroachment |
Noun |
intrusion on a person's territory, rights, etc. (अतिक्रमण) |
Intrusion, Intervention, Intercession, Involvement, Impinging |
Free, Liberal, Freedom, Privilege, |
The encroachment by the officials was not welcomed. |
Convene |
Verb |
come or bring together for a meeting or activity; assemble. (बुलाना) |
Summon, Call, Order, Hold, Convoke, Assemble |
Disperse, Scatter, Disseminate, Spread, Broadcast |
We could not convene them all for a decision. |
Discretionary |
Adjective |
available for use at the discretion of the user. (विवेकाधीन) |
Optional, Non-compulsory, Voluntary, Non-mandatory, Elective, Open, Unrestricted |
Compulsory, Restricted, Obligatory, Compulsory, Mandatory |
The step was taken in a haste at his discretionary. |
Disingenuous |
Adjective |
not candid or sincere. (स्पष्ट या ईमानदार नहीं) |
Dishonest, Deceitful, Underhand, Duplicitous |
Ingenuous, Frank, Naïve, Innocent, Simple |
Yash’s approach was disingenuous. |
Besmirching |
Verb |
Damage. (हानि करना) |
Sully, Tarnish, Blacken, Stain, Taint |
Honour, Enhance, Improve, Better |
The effects were besmirching and the citizens were all upset. |
Overshadow |
Verb |
appear more prominent or important than. (से अधिक प्रमुख या महत्वपूर्ण दिखाई देते हैं) |
Outshine, Eclipse, Surpass, Exceed, Excel |
Subdue, Suppress, Defeat, Vanquish, Repress |
His thought overshadowed mine. |
Repeal |
Verb |
revoke or annul. (भंग) |
Revoke, Rescind, Cancel, Reverse, Abrogate |
Introduce, Enact, Ratify, Confirm, Approve |
I had to repeal my decision as he did not approve it. |
Arbitrarily |
Adverb |
on the basis of random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system. (मनमाने ढंग से) |
Indiscriminately, Autocratically, Voluntarily, Willingly |
Unwillingly, Involuntarily |
We decided arbitrarily to put yellow color. |
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