The Hindu Editorial VOCAB: 12th April 2021

The Hindu Editorial VOCAB: 12th April 2021

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Vocabulary

1. SANCTION (NOUN): (दंड)

Synonyms: punishment, deterrent

Antonyms: reward

Example: A range of sanctions were aimed at deterring insider abuse.

2. DISQUIET (NOUN): (बेचैनी)

Synonyms: uneasiness, worry

Antonyms: calm

Example: There is disquiet about animal testing among general public.

3. CONSIDERABLE (ADJECTIVE): (पर्याप्त)

Synonyms: substantial appreciable

Antonyms: paltry

Example: Raja is in a position of considerable influence.

4. BAR (VERB): (रोकना)

Synonyms: debar, preclude

Antonyms: admit

Example: Journalists had been barred from covering the elections.

5. EXORBITANT (ADJECTIVE): (हद से ज़्यादा)

Synonyms: excessive, sky-high

Antonyms: reasonable

Example: Some hotels charge exorbitant rates for phone calls.

5. BELITTLE (VERB): (छोटा करना)

Synonyms: denigrate, run down

Antonyms: praise

Example: Pooja belittled my riding and driving skills.

6. UNEARTH (VERB): (पता लगाना)

Synonyms: exhume, disinter

Antonyms: bury

Example: Workmen unearthed an ancient artillery shell.

7. CRITICAL (ADJECTIVE): (जरूरी)

Synonyms: vital, essential

Antonyms: unimportant

Example: Temperature is a critical factor in fruit storage.

8. CONTEMPT (NOUN): (निंदा)

Synonyms: disregard, disrespect

Antonyms: respect

Example : Diksha treated everyone with much contempt.

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