The Hindu Editorial VOCAB :- 22nd August, 2020

▪️QUIXOTIC (ADJECTIVE): idealistic : (विलक्षण)

Synonyms: impractical, dreamy

Antonyms: realistic, sensible

Example: It was clearly a quixotic case against the defendant.

▪️DISINGENUOUS (ADJECTIVE): not straightforward or candid : (कपटी)

Synonyms:  unfair, cunning

Antonyms: frank, truthful

Example: It was disingenuous of her to claim she had no financial interest in the company.

▪️DERISIVE (ADJECTIVE): ridiculing : (व्यंग्यात्मक)

Synonyms: cheeky, mocking

Antonyms: polite, respectful

Example: It was a derisive act.

▪️ODIOUS (ADJECTIVE): extremely unpleasant : (घिनौना)

Synonyms: disgusting, horrid

Antonyms: attractive, delightful

Example: The detective said it was the most odious crime she had ever seen.

▪️FORTUITOUS (ADJECTIVE): lucky, accidental : (आकस्मिक)

Synonyms: random, chance

Antonyms: intentional, planned

Example: The check could not have arrived at a more fortuitous time.

▪️IMPORTUNATE (ADJECTIVE): demanding : (हठी)

Synonyms: burning, crying

Antonyms: unimportant, relaxed

Example:  This is an importunate thing.

▪️CANDID (ADJECTIVE): honest : (स्पष्टवादी)

Synonyms: blunt, forthright

Antonyms: biased, tactful

Example:  His candid effort towards making his country great.

▪️TRICKY (ADJECTIVE): complicated : (छली)

Synonyms: complex, critical

Antonyms: certain, direct

Example:  This question is too tricky to solve.

▪️OBDURATE (ADJECTIVE): stubborn : (हठी)

Synonyms: adamant, bullhead

Antonyms: gentle, submissive

Example:  Obdurate boys do not get everything that they want.

▪️DOGGED (ADJECTIVE): determined : (दृढ़)

Synonyms: relentless, resolute

Antonyms: irresolute, weak

Example: He is a dogged person for his work.