The Hindu Vocabulary 8 February 2021
2021-02-08
The vocabulary for The Hindu Editorial 08 February 2021 is from the Editorial titled ‘New questions: On COVID-19 infecting one-fifth of Indian population’.
Word |
Part of Speech |
Meaning |
Synonyms |
Antonyms |
Example |
Serological |
Adjective |
It is related to serology which is an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. (यह सीरोलॉजी से संबंधित है जो एक एंजाइम-लिंक्ड इम्यूनोसॉरबेंट परख है।) |
- |
- |
The serological test is must for COVID. |
Relevance |
Noun |
the quality or state of being closely connected or appropriate. (योग्यता) |
Importance, Significance, Consequence, Necessity, Need |
Needless, Unimportant, Unnecessary, Useless |
The relevance of the given software can only be interpreted from the witness’s perspective. |
Reveal |
Verb |
make (previously unknown or secret information) known to others. (प्रकट करना) |
Divulge, Disclose, Tell, Babble, Air |
Hide, Conceal, Screen, Disguise, Camouflage |
They had revealed the data for transparency. |
Conservative |
Adjective |
averse to change or innovation and holding traditional values. (अपरिवर्तनवादी) |
Orthodox, Cautious, Prudent, Careful |
Careless, Unaware, Unwilling, Carefree |
The conservative approach towards the experiment should be respected. |
Hue |
Noun |
character or aspect. (चरित्र या पहलू) |
Type, Kind, Sort, Cast, Nuance |
- |
Men of all political hues have faced this. |
Retarding |
Verb |
delay or hold back in terms of progress or development. (रोकना) |
Delay, Slow down, Hold back, Setback |
Accelerate, Expedite, Hurry, Fasten |
The retarding being will definitely be there. |
Vulnerable |
Adjective |
exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally. (शारीरिक या भावनात्मक रूप से हमला होने या नुकसान होने की संभावना के संपर्क में) |
Weak, At risk, Endangered, Unsafe |
Safe, Guarded, Protected, Powerful |
The soldiers at the border felt vulnerable hearing the PM. |
Underscore |
Verb |
emphasize. (जोर देना) |
Highlight, Point out, Pinpoint, Stress |
Understate, Play down, Underestimate, Underrate |
It has been underscored in the article that it is the need of the hour to modify the process. |
Persist |
Verb |
continue in an opinion or course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition. (दृढ़ रहना) |
Persevere, Hammer, Hold, Go on |
Hinder, Obstruct, Hindrance, Stop |
They persisted and did not get afraid of the opponents. |
Granular |
Adjective |
having a roughened surface or structure. (दानेदार) |
Powder, Uneven, Inconsistent, Gritty |
Consistent, Even, Regular, Uniform |
The granular texture highlighted it. |
Spectrum |
Noun |
a wide range. (रेंज) |
Range, Gamut, Scope, Span, Scale |
- |
A way broader spectrum is needed to enhance your activities. |
Modify |
Verb |
make partial or minor changes to (something). (सुधारना) |
Alter, Change, Adjust, Amend, Adapt |
Settle, Maintain, Manage, Deliver |
The software needs to be modified according to the requirement. |
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