The Hindu Vocabulary 1 July 2022
2022-07-01
The vocabulary for The Hindu Editorial 1 July 2022 is from the Editorial titled ‘Theatre of the absurd: On Alt News co-founder Mohammed Zubair’s arrest’
Word/Phrase |
Part of Speech/Idiom |
Meaning |
Synonyms |
Antonyms |
Example |
Absurd |
Adjective |
Wildly unreasonable, illogical, or inappropriate. Having no rational relationship to human life. (बेतुका/ असंगत/ विवेकहीन/ विवेकशून्य/ हास्यास्पद/ मूर्खतापूर्ण)
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Preposterous, Ridiculous, Farcical, Risible, Idiotic, Crazy, Foolish, Goofy, Illogical, Irrational, Laughable, Nonsensical, Silly, Unreasonable, Wacky, Stupid |
Logical, Practical, Rational, Reasonable, Sensible, Responsible, Realistic, Smart, Wise, Certain |
I am not going to watch such absurd humor. |
Noun |
The quality of existing in a meaningless and irrational world. (एक अर्थहीन और तर्कहीन दुनिया में विद्यमान होने का गुण।) |
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I don’t like theatre of the absurd. |
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Instance |
Noun |
A case or occurrence of anything. A stage or situation viewed as a series of events. (उदाहरण/ घटना) |
Case, Example, Illustration, Prototype |
Hide |
Getting incited based on rumors is an instance of a lack of responsibility and sense. |
Verb |
To illustrate or mention as an example. (उदाहरण के रूप में उद्धृत करें) |
Adduce, Cite, Mention, Quote |
Hide |
She instanced her experiences in the college when we went camping in the desert. |
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Intolerance |
Noun |
Lack of tolerance. Unwillingness to tolerate persons of a different social group. Incapacity to bear or endure. Abnormal sensitivity to a food or drug. (असहिष्णुता/ असहनीयता) |
Bigotry, Illiberalism, Sectarianism, Partisanship, Prejudice, Dogmatism, Narrow-mindedness |
Fairness, Tolerance, Liberalism, Broad-mindedness, Open-mindedness, Liberality |
He addressed intolerance and its causes in his speech. |
Vile |
Adjective |
Highly offensive or objectionable. Wretchedly bad. Disgusting as to the senses or feelings. Morally despicable. Of little worth. (नीच/ घिनौना/ नीचतापूर्ण/ पाजी/ अधम/ निकम्मा/ खल) |
Appalling, Contemptible, Depraved, Despicable, Sleazy, Ugly, Vicious, Vulgar, Disgraceful, Humiliating, Miserable, Nasty |
Agreeable, Attractive, Comforting, Decent, Helpful, Honourable, Kind, Good, Gentle, Desirous, Noble |
These vile deeds of yours will make you pay one day. |
Incite |
Verb |
To encourage. To prompt action. To encourage violent or unlawful behaviour. (उत्तेजित करना/ प्रवृत्त करना/ पहुंचना/ भड़काना/ उकसाना) |
Abet, Agitate, Arouse, Activate, Encourage, Exhort, Actuate, Animate, Coax, Inspire, Instigate, Prompt, Provoke |
Block, Calm, Dampen, Depress, Lull, Prevent, Quiet, Soothe, Halt, Discourage, Tranquilize |
The rumors have incited communal violence. |
Embarrassment |
Noun |
The state of being embarrassed. Something that embarrasses. Difficulty in functioning as a result of a disease. Difficulties arising due to want of money to pay debts. An overwhelmingly excessive amount. (शर्मिंदगी/ परेशानी/ उलझन/ घबराहट/ उलजाव/ उलझेड़ा) |
Chagrin, Confusion, Difficulty, Dilemma, Mess, Unease, Distress, Fix, Hitch, Indebtedness, Awkwardness, Plight, Discomfiture |
Calm, Order, Benefit, Blessing, Boldness, Boon, Organisation, Pleasure, Solution, Advantage |
The scandal was a major embarrassment to the party. |
Enmity |
Noun |
A feeling of hostility. (शत्रुता/ वैर) |
Acrimony, Alienation, Animosity, Animus |
Approval, Friendliness, Friendship, Kindness |
I cans sense the enmity between the two families. |
Pseudonymous |
Adjective |
Bearing a false name. Written under a fictitious name. (उपनाम से लिखनेवाला/ छद्मनामी/ असत्य वाक्य-संबंधी) |
Affected, Artificial, Bogus, Counterfeit, Feigned, Fictitious, Imitation, Phony, Fake, False |
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The pseudonymous author of this mystery novel is still not known. |
Vengeance |
Noun |
To an extreme degree. The desire for revenge. (प्रतिशोध) |
Reprisal, Revenge, Retribution, Repayment |
Forgiveness, Pardon, Sympathy |
Mr. Ruffalo was full of vengeance against the murderer of his friends. |
Regime |
Noun |
A system of government. A government in power. (प्रशासन) |
Administration, Establishment, Government, Management |
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A change of regime has taken place in Maharashtra. |
Resentment |
Noun |
Bitter indignation at having been treated unfairly. (नाराज़गी) |
Acrimony, Animosity, Annoyance, Bitterness |
Calm, Cheer, Comfort, Happiness |
Rustam’s resentment went to another level when his parents reduced his pocket money. |
Conjure |
Verb |
To make something appear by magic. To produce as by magic. To practice magic. To charge solemnly. To summon a devil spirit by incantation. (जादू करना/ टोना करना/ तमाशा दिखाना) |
Crave, Ask, Exorcise, Invoke, Summon |
Disenchant, Disgust, Repel, Repulse |
Achieving these results in such a short period is like conjuring a miracle. |
Prosecution |
Noun |
The act of prosecuting. The party by which criminal proceedings are conducted. The following up of something begun, to its completion. (अभियोग पक्ष/ अभियोजन/ अभियोग) |
Pursuit, Accomplishment, Execution, Achievement, Pursuance, Performance, Implementation, Perpetration, Commission |
Defeat, Failure, Neglect, Nonfulfillment, Non-performance |
The prosecution lawyer is collecting pieces of evidence and talking with the witnesses. |
Jurisdiction |
Adjective |
The authority to administer justice by means of hearing. Power or authority. The authority of a sovereign power to govern or legislate. The range of law enforcement. The territory over which authority is exercised. (क्षेत्राधिकार/ अधिकार-क्षेत्र/ न्याय सीमा/ अधिकारक्षेत्रा) |
Administration, Arbitration, Authority, Command, Supervision, Territory, Zone, Command, Commission, Discretion, Regime, Rule |
Impotence, Incapacity, Powerlessness, Weakness |
The matter falls under the jurisdiction of the Civil Court. |
Insinuation |
Verb |
An indirect suggestion, especially of a derogatory nature. Covert suggestion. Subtle instillment into the mind. An action or remark aimed at stealing favour and affection. (आक्षेप/ कटाक्ष/ फुसलाव/ उकसावा) |
Innuendo, Suggestion, Hint, Imputation, Aspersion, Inkling, Slander, Suggestion |
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She made insinuations in an ingenious way. |
Magistracy |
Noun |
The office of a magistrate. The state of being a magistrate. The power and functions of a magistrate. The area is under the jurisdiction of a magistrate. (मैजिस्ट्रेट का पद/ न्यायाधीश/ मैजिस्ट्रेट समूह/ न्यायाध्यक्ष) |
Administration, Supervision, Territory, Zone, Area, Arbitration, Authority, Command, Commission, Control, Discretion, Power, Rule, Scope, Sovereignty |
Impotence, Submission, Incapacity, Powerlessness, Yielding, Surrender, Weakness |
He was elected for the magistracy in his hometown. |
Malicious |
Adjective |
Characterized by malice; intending or intended to harm. (दुर्भावनापूर्ण) |
Spiteful, Malevolent, Hostile, Bitter, Venomous, Poisonous |
Benevolent, Kind, Warm-hearted, Gracious, Caring, Humane |
She decided to stay away from their malicious gossip. |
Perpetuate |
Verb |
To cause to last indefinitely. To preserve from extinction. (यादगार बनाना/ चिरायु बनाना/ स्थिर करना/ अविरत बनाना/ स्थिर रखना) |
Bolster, Maintain, Eternalize, Preserve, Conserve, Keep, Immortalize, Continue |
Discontinue, Neglect, Release, Halt, Stop |
We have perpetuated our father’s name by making a statue of his. |
Hound |
Noun |
One of any breeds of dogs used for hunting by sight or scent. A mean or despicable person. (शिकारी कुत्ता) |
Dog, Afghan, Beagle, Airedale, Dachshund, Mongrel, Basset, Canine |
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He was irritated with an autograph hound. |
Adjective |
To harass without respite. To pursue as if with hounds. To affect by persistent harassment. (बिना राहत के परेशान करना।) |
Annoy, Bother, Goad, Harass, Heckle, Harry, Hassle, Hunt, Impel, Hector, Persecute, Pester |
Aid, Help, Ignore, Soothe, Support, Discourage, Dissuade, Please |
Her friend wouldn’t stop hounding her. |