The Hindu Editorial VOCAB: 15th April 2024

The Hindu Editorial VOCAB:  15th April 2024

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 ‘Vocabulary’

1. Exhort (verb)

Meaning: strongly encourage or urge (someone) to do something. (समझाना)

Synonyms: urge, encourage, call on

Antonyms: discourage, dissuade, hold back

Sentence: The governor exhorted the prisoners not to riot.

2. Baleful (adj.)

Meaning: threatening harm; menacing. (हानिकारक)

Synonyms: menacing, threatening, unfriendly

Antonyms: unthreatening, inoffensive, safe

Sentence: The robber gave me a baleful look.

3. Lassitude (noun)

Meaning: a state of physical or mental weariness; lack of energy. (अवसाद)

Synonyms: lethargy, listlessness, weariness

Antonyms: refreshment, rejuvenation

Sentence: She was overcome by lassitude and retired to bed.

4. Obloquy (noun)

Meaning: strong public criticism or verbal abuse. (अपमान)

Synonyms: vilification, opprobrium, vituperation

Antonyms: esteem, honor, respect

Sentence: For many years she has much obloquy to endure.

5. Coax (verb)

Meaning: gently and persistently persuade (someone) to do something. (समाक्ष)

Synonyms: persuade, wheedle, cajole

Antonyms: browbeat, force

Sentence: The trainees were coaxed into doing boring work.

6. Perpetual (adj.)

Meaning: never ending or changing. (लगातार)

Synonyms: everlasting, never-ending, eternal

Antonyms: temporary, short-term, discontinuous

Sentence: He is on a perpetual search for truth.

7. Ubiquitous (adj.)

Meaning: present, appearing, or found everywhere. (सब जगह का))

Synonyms: omnipresent, all over, present everywhere

Antonyms: confined, finite, limited

Sentence: His ubiquitous influence was felt by all the family.

8. Baneful (adj.)

Meaning: harmful or destructive. (अभिशप्त)

Synonyms: damaging, dangerous, deleterious

Antonyms: harmless, hurtless, innocent

Sentence: His baneful influence was feared by all.

9. Veracity (noun)

Meaning: conformity to facts; accuracy. (सच्चाई)

Synonyms: truthfulness, truth, accuracy

Antonyms: deceit, dishonesty, lying

Sentence: Officials expressed doubts concerning the veracity of the story.

10. Imprudent (adj.)

Meaning: not showing care for the consequences of an action; rash. (ढीठ)

Synonyms: unwise, injudicious, incautious

Antonyms: advisable, discreet, prudent

Sentence: It would be imprudent to leave her winter coat behind.

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