The Hindu Editorial VOCAB :- 2nd September, 2020

 

▪️RIPOSTE (NOUN): (प्रत्युत्तर):

Synonyms: reply, say in response 

Antonyms: request, question 

Example: So for veracity alone I 'm actually quite proud of myself for the sharp and witty riposte.

▪️PRIGGISH (ADJECTIVE): (परोपदेशक)

Synonyms: pompous, stuffy 

Antonyms: dissatisfied, discontented 

Example:  I had to meet a priggish person in the train. 

▪️CABOODLE (NOUN): (ताम–झाम)

Synonyms: cluster, agglomeration 

Antonyms: individual, one 

Example:  I have a caboodle of great books.

▪️ATTICISM (NOUN): (शान) 

Synonyms: grandeur, elegance 

Antonyms: crudeness, inelegance 

Example: I see the majestic atticism in her personality.

▪️AUSTERITY (NOUN): (आत्मसंयम)

Synonyms: acerbity, asperity 

Antonyms: informality, mildness 

Example: The austerity of the politician was well renowned. 

▪️ARTIFICE (NOUN): (चालाकी)

Synonyms: maneuver, gimmick 

Antonyms: candor, honesty 

Example: These pictures are full of artifice. 

▪️SECULAR (ADJECTIVE):  (संसारी) 

Synonyms: not spiritual, profane 

Antonyms: religious, spiritual 

Example: Both secular and religious institutions can apply for the funds. 

▪️SWAY (NOUN):  (प्रभाव)

Synonyms: strong influence, command 

Antonyms: powerlessness, inefficiency 

Example: Her performance created a strong sway over the audience. 

▪️ASSERTION (NOUN): affirmation (दृढ़–वचन)

Synonyms: assurance, guarantee 

Antonyms: doubt, confusion 

Example: Abhinav gave me assurance that he would manage everything. 

▪️RESORT (VERB):  (प्रयोग करना)

Synonyms: affect, apply 

Antonyms: abstain, ignore 

Example:  He will resort the new theory he only developed gradually.