The Hindu Vocabulary 25 August 2022
2022-08-25
The vocabulary for The Hindu Editorial 25 August 2022 is from the Editorial titled ‘Family matters: On the Congress and the Gandhis.’
Word/Phrase |
Part of Speech/Idiom |
Meaning |
Synonyms |
Antonyms |
Example |
Adjective |
Reserved. Physically or emotionally distant. (अलग/ दूर) |
Detached, Distant, Haughty, Indifferent |
Compassionate, Responsive, Friendly, Kind |
He is considered aloof because of his behaviour. |
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Meddle |
Verb |
To involve oneself in a matter without invitation or unwantedly. (हस्तक्षेप करना) |
Interfere, Intervene, Intrude, Obtrude |
Shun, Disregard, Help, Retreat |
His father asked his friends to stay away and don’t meddle in their family matters. |
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. |
Board, Bureau |
- |
The Bill is under review by the committee. |
Drub |
Verb |
To beat by a stick or like. To defeat decisively. (बेंत से मारना) |
Clobber, Spank |
Fail, Lose |
Passengers were drubbing the thief on the train. |
Plea |
Noun |
A legal suit. An allegation made by someone in support of a cause. Something offered by way of excuse. (दलील) |
Appeal, Application, Entreaty, Overture, Action, Apology |
Truth, Decision, Sentence, Answer, Reply |
The environmentalist made a plea to all the industries to stop polluting the environment. |
Ardent |
Adjective |
Extremely devoted. Glowing like fire. (उत्साही/ उत्कट) |
Avid, Fervent, Burning, Blazing |
Cool, Dispassionate, Impassive, Unemotional |
His ardent love for his girlfriend made her father agree to their marriage. |
Lifeblood |
Noun |
Blood that is essential to maintain life. (जीवन) |
Aspect, Basis, Heart, Soul |
Abstract, Exterior |
The textile industry has been the town’s lifeblood. |
Reluctant |
Noun |
Restoration (संकोची) |
Unwilling, Disinclined |
Willing, Bold |
He was reluctant in his campaign for Mayor’s election. |
Astute |
Adjective |
Having Shrewdness or keenly perceptive (चतुराई से) |
Canny, Savvy, Sharp, Smart, Intelligent, Shrewd |
Foolish, Stupid, Idiotic, Inept |
He presented an astute analysis to the manager. |
Pinnacle |
Noun |
The most successful point; the culmination. (शिखर) |
Apex, Culmination, Peak, Height, Apogee, Climax, Zenith |
Bottom, Nadir, Base |
Narendra Modi rose to the pinnacles of power over the last few years. |
Chaotic |
Adjective |
In a state of complete confusion and disorder. (अस्त व्यस्त) |
Disorderly, Disorder, Disorganized, Disarray, Confused, Messy, Tumultuous |
Organized, Orderly, Arranged, Arrayed, Clear, Transparent |
My life became chaotic after I won the gold medal at the Olympic games. |
Buckle |
Verb |
Bend and give way under a weight or force/ cave in (हथियार डाल देना) |
Collapse, Crumple, Go out, Implode |
- |
Gandhi has done the honourable thing by refusing to buckle under pressure. |
Helm |
Noun |
The place or post of control. (संचालन) |
Chair, Head, Rein |
- |
The new chancellor is at the helm of the engineering college. |
Ironically |
Adverb |
In an ironic manner. (व्यंग्यपूर्वक) |
Amusingly, Jokingly, Humorously, Absurdly, Jovially, Playfully |
- |
Ironically, I got the offer from the company that fired me a few months ago. |