The Hindu Editorial VOCAB :- 28th July, 2020

▪️CASTIGATE (VERB): (सज़ा देना)

Synonyms: berate, chasten

Antonyms: exonerate, forgive

Example: The boss castigated him for his incomplete work.

▪️CAVIL (VERB): (दोष ढूंढना)

Synonyms: object, complain

Antonyms: accept, agree

Example: This is perfect the time to cavil about work details.

▪️COERCE (VERB): (विवश करना)

Synonyms: compel, press

Antonyms: help, aid

Example: Alpa was always coerced by her husband into bringing money from her parents.

▪️CHARY (ADJECTIVE): (सावधान)

Synonyms: cautious, watchful

Antonyms: careless, hasty

Example: Komal should be chary of the strangers.

▪️DETERIORATE (VERB): (बिगड़ जाना)

Synonyms: decline, worsen

Antonyms: improve, get better

Example: The health condition of her father has deteriorated.

▪️ARRAIGN (VERB): (दोष लगाना)

Synonyms: blame, accuse

Antonyms: exculpate, pardon

Example: Aman was arraigned with theft.

▪️ABETTOR (NOUN): (सहायक)

Synonyms: accomplice, colleague

Antonyms: opponent, adversary

Example: Raman was his abettor in work.

▪️COVETOUS (ADJECTIVE): (लोभी)

Synonyms: greedy, insatiable

Antonyms: magnanimous, generous

Example: Alpa touched the ring with covetous hands.

▪️BLEAK (ADJECTIVE): (बेरंग/ सूना)

Synonyms: gloomy, dark

Antonyms: bright, pleasant

Example: Kamal was found in the bleak little room in despair.

▪️ACCORD (NOUN): (सहमति)

Synonyms: harmony, unison

Antonyms: disagreement, denial

Example: The two state breached the accord