The Hindu Vocabulary 17 August 2022

2022-08-17

The vocabulary for The Hindu Editorial 17 August 2022 is from the Editorial titled ‘Remission without reform: On the release of 11 convicts in Bilkis Bano case.’

Word/Phrase	Part of Speech/Idiom	Meaning	Synonyms	Antonyms	Example
Remission	Noun	the cancellation of a debt, charge, or penalty. (छूट)	Cancellation, Suspension, Revocation, Repeal, Abrogation	Free, Absolved, Independent, Unrestricted	The government announced the remission of taxes related to education.
Reform	Noun	The action or process of reforming an institution or practice. (सुधार)	Improvement, Betterment, Amelioration, Refinement, Change	-	The government proposed various tax reforms in the Budget 2022-23.
Reform	Verb	Make changes in (something, typically a social, political, or economic institution or practice) in order to improve it. (सुधार करना)	Amend, Improve, Rebuild, Rehabilitate, Remake, Renovate	Break, Damage, Destroy, Ruin, Harm, Hurt	Our company is planning to reform the HR department.
Convicts	Verb	declare (someone) to be guilty of a criminal offence by the verdict of a jury or the decision of a judge in a court of law. (अपराधी घोषित करना)	Sentence, Implicate, Incriminate, Declare	Acquit, Absolve, Clear, Release	Some of our colleagues were convicted of corruption charges.
Premature	Adjective	Occurring or done before the usual or proper time; too early. (समयपूर्व)	Immature, Incomplete, Untimely, Forward, Abortive, Hasty, Rash, Impulsive	Delayed, Late, Mature, Prepared, Slow, Careful	The highway project is currently in its premature stage and should not be inaugurated.
Discretion	Noun	The freedom to decide what should be done in a particular situation. (निर्णय)	Choice, Option, Judgement, Preference, Disposition, Wariness	Indiscretion, Rashness, Irresponsibility, Haste, Recklessness	It’s your discretion whether you want to marry him or not.
Wisdom	Noun	the quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgment; the quality of being wise. (बुद्धि)	Insight, Common sense, Acumen, Caution, Experience, Foresight, Intelligence, Knowledge, Poise	Ignorance, Inability, Ineptness, Stupidity, Imprudence, Thoughtlessness	The words of wisdom by Lord Buddha are worth listening to.
Heinous	Adjective	(of a person or wrongful act, especially a crime) utterly odious or wicked (जघन्य)	Odious, Wicked, Evil, Atrocious, Monstrous, Disgraceful, Detestable, Awful, Terrible, Abhorrent, Abominable	Friendly, Kind, Good, Likeable, Mild, Moral, Virtuous	The police arrested the culprits accused of committing heinous crimes.
Defy	Verb	openly resist or refuse to obey. (अवहेलना करना)	Disobey, Mock, Rebel	Comply, Conform, Follow, Mind, Obey	Mr. Rajesh was penalized for defying a court order.
Contemporary	Adjective	living or occurring at the same time / belonging to or occurring in the present. (समकालीन)	Modern, Present, Current, Extant, Modish, Latest, Recent, Concomitant	Absent, Past, Old-fashioned, Preceding, Succeeding	She writes essays on contemporary issues.
Consultation	Noun	The act of conferring. A meeting for deliberation. A meeting among experts to evaluate something. (परामर्श/ मंत्रणा/ मशवरा)	Appointment, Conference, Deliberation, Hearing, Dialogue, Interview, Meeting, Discussion, Session, Examination	-	The government has launched a new platform for tele-consultation in rural areas.
Waiver	Noun	Letting go/ an act or instance of waiving a right or claim. (छूट)	Postponement, Remission, Abdication, Disclaimer	Allowance, Sanction, Approval	The waiver scheme announced by the government benefitted only 50% of the farmers.
Disquiet	Noun	a feeling of anxiety or worry. (बेचैनी)	Unease, Worry, Anxiety, Distress, Concern, Unrest, Fear, Anguish, Dread, Panic	Calmness, Peace, Advantage, Order, Harmony	The dip in the stock price of LIC caused great disquiet among the share buyers.
Disquiet	Verb	Make someone worried or uneasy (बेचैन करना)	Agitate, Perplex, Unsettle, Vex, Perturb, Bother, Annoy	Please, Soothe, Calm, Appease, Assist, Comfort	The child was disquieted by the fierce argument going on among the family members.
Constitutional	Adjective	relating to an established set of principles governing a state. (संवैधानिक) relating to someone's physical or mental condition. (शरीर रचना संबंधी)	Democratic, Lawful, Legal, Statutory, Representative, Chartered, Essential, Fundamental, Native, Natural, Inherent, Organic	Illegal, Illicit, Unlawful, Illegitimate, Unnatural, Learned	The post of President of India is constitutional. Mala has a constitutional weakness in her legs.
Whimsy	Noun	Playfully quaint or fanciful behavior or humor. (सनक)	Playfulness, Fancifulness, Caprice, Notion	-	A beautiful bracelet will add whimsy to your daily look.
Sovereign	Adjective	Possessing supreme or ultimate power. (सार्वभौम)	Absolute, Autonomous, Unlimited, Ascendant, Imperial, Effectual	Limited, Dependent, Restricted, Minor, Secondary	India is a secular, sovereign and republic country.
Temper	Noun	a person's state of mind seen in terms of their being angry or calm. (गुस्सा) the degree of hardness and elasticity in steel or other metal.	Attitude, Climate, Humor, Mood, Personality, Temperament, Drift, Anger, Fury, Ire, Impatience, Rage	Calmness, Contentment, Happiness, Peace	Keep your temper in control while you are in a meeting with the board members.
Temper	Verb	Improve the hardness and elasticity of (steel or other metal) by reheating and then cooling it. (स्टील या अन्य धातु को गरमा करके और फिर ठंडा करके उनकी कठोरता और लोच में सुधार करना) Act as a neutralizing or counterbalancing force to (something) (किसी के लिए एक तटस्थ या प्रतिसंतुलन बल के रूप में कार्य करना)	Braze, Cement, Chill, Dry, Mold, Petrify, Set, Abate, Alleviate, Cool	Liquefy, Melt, Separate, Soften, Weaken, Discourage, Dissuade	The troops tempered their arms for the battle.
Clemency	Noun	mercy; lenience. (दया)	Mildness, Indulgence, Forbearance, Kindness, Charity	Ruthlessness, Strictness, Severity, Harshness, Rigidity	The judge was famous for his clemency.
Regret	Noun	feel sad, repentant, or disappointed over (something that has happened or been done, especially a loss or missed opportunity). (पछतावा करना)	Anguish, Annoyance, Apology, Disappointment, Discomfort, Grief	Calmness, Comfort, Delight, Happiness	She regretted her decision to work in her friend's company.
Regret	Verb	a feeling of sadness, repentance, or disappointment over something that has happened or been done. (खेद)	Bemoan, Deplore, Repent, Grieve, Lament, Disapprove	Delight, Approve, Endorse, Praise, Be content	She has no regrets about her past decisions related to her career.
Fete	Noun	a lavish often outdoor entertainment (उत्सव)	Ball, Banquet, Fair, Festival, Fiesta, Gala	-	We went to a fete organized in the society’s community hall.
Fete	Verb	to pay high honor to (उच्च सम्मान देना)	Celebrate, Entertain, Feast, Festival, Holiday, Honor	Disregard, Ignore, Neglect, Forget	The winning team was feted with garlands and parades.
Conscience	Noun	The inner sense of what is right or wrong in one’s motives. The complex of ethical and moral principles that controls the actions of an individual. An inhibiting sense of what is prudent. Conformity to what one considers to be morally good. (अंतरात्मा की आवाज / अंतःकरण / अन्तश्चेतना / फुलाना/ सद्सद्विवेक)	Shame, Censor, Morals, Principles, Compunction, Demur, Duty, Qualms, Scruples	Immorality	Granville Austin describes Directive Principles and the Fundamental Rights as the ‘Conscience of the Constitution.