The Hindu Vocabulary 10 June 2023

2023-06-10

The vocabulary for The Hindu Editorial 10 June 2023 is from the Editorial titled “Complicated situation: On Donald Trump’s indictment and American politics.”

Word/Phrase	Part of Speech/Idiom	Meaning	Synonyms	Antonyms	Example
Indictment	Noun	A formal charge or accusation of a serious crime (अभियोग)	Allegation, Arraignment, Bill, Charge, Citation, Detention	Acquit, Vindicate, Exonerate, Absolve	An indictment was brought against Aman last week.
Allege	Verb	To assert without proof To assert to be true, especially in a formal manner, as in court (महासंघ)	Testify, Affirm, Avouch, Charge, Cite	Deny, Dissent, Protest, Disagree	Rahim is alleged to have assaulted Harshit on the project.
Unprecedented	Adjective	Never done or known before. (अपूर्व)	Unparalleled, Unequalled, Unmatched, Unrivalled	Normal, Common, Ordinary, Usual	Your request is the unprecedented one.
Obstructed	Verb	Block (an opening, path, road, etc.); be or get in the way of (रुकावट डालना)	Blocked, Hindered, Excluded, Stopped, Prevented, Impeded, Precluded, Refused	Permitted, Acceptable, Permissible, Allowable, Appropriate, Legitimate	The falling tress obstructed our journey.
Assail	Verb	To make a concerted or violent attack on something. To attack vigorously. (आक्रमण करना)	Attack, Slam, Scold, Criticize, Lambast, Excoriate, Abuse, Lambaste	Commend, Praise, Hail, Laud, Compliment, Acclaim	The boss was assailed by the journalists.
Embarrassing	Adjective	Causing embarrassment (शर्मिंदा करने वाला)	Uncomfortable, Awkward, Unpleasant, Difficult, Confusing, Disturbing, Disconcerting, Humiliating	Convenient, Comfortable, Agreeable, Pleasing	His birthday proved to be an embarrassing event for me.
Hush	Verb	To make someone to be quiet or stop talking. To become silent. (चुप रहना)	Restfulness, Quiet, Serenity, Quietness, Sereneness, Silence, Tranquillity	Commotion, Unrest, Bustle, Turmoil	He tried his best to hush her.
Topple	Verb	Overbalance or cause to overbalance and fall (गिर पड़ना)	Fall, Stumble, Trip, Slip, Tumble, Collapse, Plop, Slide	Rise, Stand (up), Get up, Uprise	The cyclone toppled many houses.
Counsel	Noun	Advice, especially that is given formally (परामर्श)	Advice, Guidance, Information, input, Admonition, Assistance, Feedback	Thoughtlessness, Heedlessness, In science, Disregard, Half-knowledge	You probably need a wise counsel.
Counsel	Verb	To give advice to someone. (परामर्श देना)	Consult, Confer, Discuss, Advise, Warn, Teach	Ignorance, Carelessness, Disdain, Inadvertence	Young officer should be counselled well.
Contender	Noun	A person or group competing with others to achieve something. (प्रतियोगी)	Candidate, Applicant, Nominee, Hopeful, Competitor, Aspirant, Campaigner, Prospect	Incumbent, Office holder, Awardee, Inductee, Honoree	He is a strong contender for the post.
Chaos	Noun	Complete disorder and confusion. (अराजकता)	Havoc, Mess, Jumble, Confusion, Hell, Disorder, Disarray, Disorganization	Order, System, Orderliness, Plan, Method	After his arrival, it was a total chaos.
Partisan	Noun	A strong supporter of a party, cause, or person. (हिमायती)	Adherents, Followers, Disciples, Supporters, Acolytes, Devotees, Pupils, Votaries	Leaders, Traitors, Defectors, Turncoat	He is a political partisan who supports extremism.
Partisan	Adjective	Prejudiced in favour of a particular cause. (पक्षपातपूर्ण)	Biased, One sided, Coloured, Discriminatory, Partial, Interested, unbalanced	Impartial, Unbiased	The country needs politicians to put aside the partisan politics.