The Hindu Editorial VOCAB :- 5th August, 2020

▪️RABID (ADJECTIVE): (उन्मत्त)

Synonyms: frenzied, zealous 

Antonyms: apathetic, indifferent 

Example: The show is small but rabid fan base. 

▪️THRONG (NOUN): (भीड़)

Synonyms: flock, mass 

Antonyms: individual, one

Example: Ayush pushed his way through the throng. 

▪️INCERTITUDE (NOUN): (संदेह)

Synonyms: doubt, insecurity 

Antonyms: certainty, certitude 

Example: Some schools broke down under the stresses of policy incertitude. 

▪️TENUOUS (ADJECTIVE): (कमज़ोर)

Synonyms: delicate, insubstantial 

Antonyms: certain, strong 

Example: The light may be an exceedingly tenuous cometary tail to the earth. 

▪️ANNEX (NOUN): (पूरक अंश)

Synonyms: appendix, adjunct 

Antonyms: base, lessening

Example: The first ten amendments were annexed to the Constitution in 1791. 

▪️UPRISING (NOUN): (विद्रोह)

Synonyms: rebellion, revolt 

Antonyms: harmony, obedience 

Example: We have witnessed many uprisings in the past. 

▪️ AMBIGUOUS (ADJECTIVE): (अस्पष्ट)

Synonyms: enigmatic, puzzling 

Antonyms: determined, unambiguous 

Example: They spoke many ambiguous statements. 

▪️COERCION (NOUN): (दबाव)

Synonyms: intimidation, duress 

Antonyms: freedom, liberty 

Example: They surrendered due to the coercion faced by them. 

▪️PLACARD (NOUN): (इश्तिहार)

Synonyms: advertisement, banner 

Antonyms: concealment, secrecy 

Example: These tiles are often found openly displayed on a pallet with a placard indicating a drastic price drop. 

▪️ WINSOME (ADJECTIVE): (मनोहर)

Synonyms: appealing, delightful 

Antonyms: repulsive, unattractive 

Example: Alpa gave him her most winsome smile.