The Hindu Vocabulary 22 February 2023

2023-02-22

The vocabulary for The Hindu Editorial 22 February 2023 is from the Editorial titled ‘Discipline and discussion: On Jagdeep Dhankar directive to Privileges Committee.’

Word/Phrase	Part of Speech/Idiom	Meaning	Synonyms	Antonyms	Example
Directives	Noun	An authoritative instruction. (आदेश/ निदेशक)	Decree, Edict, Injunction, Mandate	Disorganization, Lawlessness	The president has given some directives to the cabinet Ministers.
Privilege	Noun	A right or immunity enjoyed by a particular person or a group of persons. (स्वाधिकार/ असामान्य अधिकार)	Advantage, Allowance, Authority, Authorization	Disadvantage, Handicap, Hindrance, Loss, Misfortune	People born into rich families are privileged from their childhood.
Committee	Noun	A group of persons elected or selected to perform a specific duty such as to investigate, to research, to take action, to organize, etc. (समिति)	Board, Bureau	-	Rakesh is a senior member of the committee on electoral reforms.
Forum	Noun	A meeting where a subject can be discussed. A court or tribunal. (मंच)	Conference, Convention, Gathering, Seminar, Agency, Framework	-	He is going to an international forum for a conference on Green Energy.
Disorderly	Adjective	Messy/ Causing trouble (उल्टा पुल्टा)	Chaotic, Unlawful, Jumbled, Disorganised, Disruptive, Raucous, Rebellious, Rowdy	Calm, Compliant, Disciplined, Organised, Quiet, Systematic, Arranged	Her friend’s disorderly desk was made fun of.
Adjourn	Verb	break off (a meeting, legal case, or game) with the intention of resuming it later. (स्थगित करना)	Defer, Delay, Discontinue, Postpone, Suspend, Put off	Carry out, Continue, Expedite, Advance, Hasten, Hurry	The conference was adjourned because of ill health of the President.
Proceeding	Noun	A particular action. A legal action. (कार्यवाही)	Action, Exercise, Experiment, Incident	Idleness, Inaction, Cessation	He was not happy with his legal team about the proceedings in the court.
Allegedly	Adverb	According to what has been claimed without proof. (कथित तौर पर)	Purportedly, Avowedly, Assertedly, Supposedly	-	The Russians have allegedly increased the bombing of Ukraine.
Interject	Verb	To throw in or insert between other things. (एकाएक बीच में बोल उठना)	Add, Implant, Import, Include	Erase, Remove, Subtract, Withdraw	Rashmi said, “If she may interject, she has things to add.”
Authenticate	Noun	To establish as genuine and trustworthy. (प्रमाणित/ सच्चा ठहराना)	Attest, Corroborate, Substantiate, Validate	Deny, Disprove, Reject, Contradict	The archaeological department has authenticated the ancient utensils found in the excavation process.
Inversion	Noun	The act of inverting. Anything that is inverted. (उलट देना)	Contradiction, Conversion, Opposite, Reversal	-	The inversion of plus and minus signs in the equation changed the meaning of the entire equation.
Evidence	Noun	Something that tends to prove or disprove something. (सबूत)	Attestation, Confirmation, Proof, Substantiation	Disproof, Conceal, Hide, Obscure	The Investigating officer has obtained some important evidence in the case.
Expunge	Verb	To strike out. To erase from one's consciousness. (हटाए/ निकाल देना)	Abolish, Annul, Delete, Eradicate	Preserve, Save, Create, Make	He has expunged a particular period from his CV.
Norm	Noun	A standard model that has authoritative approval. (मानदंड)	Benchmark, Criterion, Model, Rule	Extreme, Exception,	We are bound by cultural and social norms.
Evolve	Verb	To develop gradually. To produce by natural process. (विकसित करना)	Develop, Elaborate, Unfold, Expand, Get, Grow, Mature, Increase	Leave, Lessen, Diminish, Stop	He has evolved as a good speaker over the years.
Travesty	Noun	A false, absurd, or distorted representation of something. (उपहासात्मक रचना)	Misrepresentation, Distortion, Burlesque, Caricature, Perversion, Corruption, Charade	Homage, Tribute, Solemnity, Praise, Seriousness, Solemnity	His family was upset and disappointed with the travesty of justice.
Accountability	Noun	The fact or condition of being accountable; responsibility. (जवाबदेही)	Responsibility, Liability, Answerability, Reporting, Obedience	-	The businesses getting good profits also have accountability towards public welfare.
Obfuscate	Verb	To confuse or bewilder someone. To make it unclear. (अस्पष्ट करना)	Baffle, Muddle, Perplex, Darken	Clarify, Stiffen, Tune	Many politicians keep obfuscating the issue.