The Hindu Editorial VOCAB : 11th May 2020

The Hindu Editorial VOCAB : 11th May 2020

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1. SUBDUED (ADJECTIVE): (वशीभूत)

Synonyms: hushed, muted 

Antonyms: boisterous, communicative 

Example : Ankit was subdued by his boss. 
2. UPRISING (NOUN): (विद्रोह)  

Synonyms: rebellion, revolt 

Antonyms: harmony, obedience 

Example:  We have witnessed many uprisings in the past. 
3. AUGMENT (VERB): (बढ़ाना)

Synonyms: enlarge, amplify 

Antonyms: diminish, decrease 

Example:  We need to augment the capacity to work. 
4. COERCION (NOUN): (दबाव) compulsion 

Synonyms: intimidation, duress

 Antonyms: freedom, liberty 

Example Sentence: They surrendered due to the coercion faced by them. 
5. DEPLOY (VERB): (तैनात करना)

Synonyms: station, organize 

Antonyms: remove, reposition 

Example: They have to deploy anti-missile shield over the whole country. 

6. ODIOUS (ADJECTIVE): (घिनौना)

Synonyms: disgusting, horrid 

Antonyms: attractive, delightful 

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

7. FORTUITOUS (ADJECTIVE): (आकस्मिक)

Synonyms: random, chance 

Antonyms: intentional, planned 

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

8. RAPACIOUS (ADJECTIVE): (अति लोलुप)

Synonyms: ferocious, marauding 

Antonyms: satisfied, contended 

Example: He is a rapacious lawyer. 

9. HALCYON (ADJECTIVE): (धीर)

Synonyms: quiet, still 

Antonyms: agitated 

Example: It is such a halcyon place.

10. SPECIOUS (ADJECTIVE): (भटकाने वाला)

Synonyms: deceptive, false 

Antonyms: genuine, valid 

Example: His readings are seeming to be specious.