Monday, 21 September 2020

The Hindu Editorial VOCAB :- 21st September, 2020

▪️GRIEVOUS (ADJECTIVE): (क्षतिकर):severe
Synonyms: appalling, atrocious

Antonyms: acceptable, bearable

Example: This was a grievous blow to William, but his courage did not fail.

▪️JINX (NOUN): (अशुभ): curse

Synonyms: enchantment, spell

Antonyms: boon, benefit

Example: Superstitious persons consider number thirteen a jinx.

▪️JARGON (NOUN): (तकनीकी भाषा):language difficult to understand
Synonyms: argot, lingo

Antonyms: quiet, sense

Example: It is difficult to understand the jargon of tribal people.

▪️LEADERENE (NOUN): (तानाशाह महिला नेत्री):an autocratic female leader
Synonyms: queen, duchess

Antonyms: servant, follower

Example: The leaderene of that country criticized the anti-feminist suggestions of her opposition.

▪️PANDEMONIUM (NOUN): (विप्लव):craziness
Synonyms: anarchy, tumult

Antonyms: calm, order

Example: Many people were badly injured during the pandemonium of the riot.

▪️CURB (NOUN): (नियंत्रण): rein
Synonyms: limitation, control

Antonyms: freedom, encouragement

Example: Taking a few deep breaths following a heated argument may curb your temper.

▪️ANGST (NOUN): (उत्कंठा): feeling of anxiety

Synonyms: agony, apprehension

Antonyms: calmness, confidence

Example: A day before the fight, the inexperienced boxer was plagued with angst about losing his first match.

▪️ACCOMPLICE (NOUN): (सहकारी):aide
Synonyms: associate, ally

Antonyms: opponent, enemy

Example: Alpa could not have committed murders in two different towns at the same time unless she had an accomplice.

▪️AFTERMATH (ADJECTIVE): (परिणाम):impact
Synonyms: outcome, consequences

Antonyms: source, origin

Example: Although the aftermath was daunting, nothing could compare to the moment that the tornado struck the building.

▪️BAIT (NOUN): (प्रलोभन): enticement

Synonyms: allurement, attraction

Antonyms: discouragement, repulsion

Example: Herrings make excellent bait for pike.

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