The Hindu Vocabulary 9 August 2022

2022-08-09

The vocabulary for The Hindu Editorial 9 August 2022 is from the Editorial titled ‘New hopes: on the new Vice-President of India and parliamentary democracy.’

Word/Phrase	Part of Speech/Idiom	Meaning	Synonyms	Antonyms	Example
Parliamentary	Adjective	Relating to, enacted by, or suitable for a parliament. (संसदीय)	Legislative, Senatorial, Decreeing, Lawgiving, Congressional, Ordaining	-	The parliamentary standing committee will submit its report within two weeks.
Forge	Verb	Make or shape (a metal object) by heating it in a fire or furnace and beating or hammering it. To make or imitate falsely especially with intent to defraud (जाली नक़ल करना/ बनाना)	Build, Construct, Create, Form, Hammer out, Shape Falsify, Produce, Design, Duplicate, Fake, Feign	Break, Demolish, Dismantle, Neglect, Ruin Be original, Raze, Destroy	He forged the signature of his father on the report card.
Executive	Noun	Someone who is employed by a business at a senior level. The person or persons in which the supreme executive power of a government is vested. The executive branch of a government. (कार्यपालक/ कार्यकारिणी शक्ति/ शासनात्मक सत्ता)	Administration, Administrator, Official, Supervisor, Boss, Chief, Commander, Director	Employee, Follower, Worker	She is working as a senior executive in the bank.
Executive	Adjective	Relating to the execution of laws and the conduct of public affairs. Of or relating to an executive. Relating to carrying out plans. (कार्यकारी/ शासनात्मक)	Managerial, Governing, Ruling, Controlling, Directorial	Subordinate, Nonmanagerial, Nonsupervisory	She has the upper hand in executive abilities.
Incumbent	Adjective	Necessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility. (निर्भर)	Binding, obligatory, Compulsory, Necessary, Required	Optional, Voluntary, Discretionary, Elective, Free, Open	It is incumbent for the disaster response force to act quickly during an earthquake.
Incumbent	Noun	Officeholder (पदधारी)	Occupant, Official	-	The incumbent assembly speaker asked members to vote on the bill.
Abstain	Verb	To hold oneself back voluntarily. To choose not to vote. (बचना/ परहेज रखना)	Cease, Quit, Refrain, Shun	Continue, Accept, Face, Allow	India has abstained from voting against Russia twice.
Reinforce	Verb	Strengthen or support (an object or substance), especially with additional material. (सुदृढ़)	Bolster, Boost, Build up, Emphasize	Decrease, Discourage, Let down, Prevent	He reinforced his participation in the national-level football competition.
Rein	Noun	A leather strap attached to each end of the bridle, by which the rider controls the horse or other animals by pulling it. A restraining influence. Opportunity for unhindered activity. (लगाम/ नियंत्रण/ बाग-डोर)	Curb, Bit, Deterrent, Brake, Guide, Check	Release	My wife gave full rein to her imagination while painting an African tribal art.
Rein	Verb	To curb or control. To stop as if by pulling reins. (रोकना/ संयम करना/ अधीन करना)	Curb, Repress, Restrict, Collect, Compose, Cool, halt, Suppress	Encourage, Continue, Free, Disperse, Scatter, Release	My colleague was unable to rein his impatience when his boss scolded him.
Catapulted	Verb	Throw or impel. (जोर से फेंक कर मारना)	Throw, Toss, Pitch, Cast, Launch, Lob, Fling, Heave, Hurl	Catch, Hold, Keep, Stay, Upheld, Receive	He catapulted small rocks toward the bar.
Limelight	Noun	The focus of public attention (प्रमुख/ प्रसिद्ध/ महत्त्वपूर्ण/ प्रधान)	Outstanding, Arresting, Bulging, Embossed, Jutting, Marked, Noticeable, Obvious, Distinguished, Eminent, Great, Notable, Popular, Preeminent, Renowned, Respected	Depressed, Inconspicuous, Obscure, Sunken, Ordinary, Invisible, Inferior, Insignificant, Poor, Unimportant, Unknown	PV Sindhu is in limelight for winning gold in women’s singles at the Commonwealth Games.
Rhetoric	Noun	The art or ability to use language effectively. (भाषण कला)	Hyperbole, Oratory, Address, Bombast	Quiet, Conciseness	Global leaders are ramping up the harsh rhetoric against Russia to pressurize it to stop the war.
Armour	Noun	defensive covering for the body a quality or circumstance that affords protection (कवच)	Ammunition, Buckler, Cover, Defence, Guard, Protection, Screen, Security	Answer, Misunderstand	The new type of tank armours is being developed by DRDO.
Critical	Adjective	Inclined to criticize severely. Exercising judicious evaluation. Of the nature of a crisis. Some important juncture. (गंभीर/ आलोचनात्मक/ नाजुक/ फुलाना/ आलोचनावादी)	Demanding, Analytical, Belittling, Biting, Crucial, Dangerous, Decisive, Dire, Carping, Rejective	Complimentary, Praising, Trivial, Laudatory, Certain, Inessential, Minor, Safe, Uncritical	His diary is critical evidence in the entire case.
Bypass	Verb	Avoid or circumvent (an obstacle or problem). (से बचने)	Avoid, Evade, Dodge, Escape, Elude, Circumvent	Consider, Contemplate, Examine, Review, Appraise	The writer might bypass the secondary source of information.
Facilitate	Verb	Make an action or process easy or easier (सुगम बनाना)	Aid, Ease, Expedite, Further, Promote, Speed, Simplify	Block, Cease, Check, Delay, Halt, Hinder	We have decided to facilitate small startups by providing them with technical support.
Uphold	Verb	To give support or defend. (बरकरार रखा)	Confirm, Defend, Support, Back, Promote	Attack, Deny, Oppose, Protest	The verdict would only be upheld if you go to higher courts as the case is crystal clear.
Accountability	Noun	The fact or condition of being accountable; responsibility. (जवाबदेही)	Responsibility, Liability, Answerability, Reporting, Obedience	-	The public officials lacking accountability will be dismissed from the service.