The Hindu Editorial VOCAB : 16 May 2020

The Hindu Editorial VOCAB : 16 May 2020

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1. PRUNE (VERB): (छाँटना) 

Synonyms: trim, reduce 

Antonyms: include, increase 

Example: Economic hard times are forcing the companies to prune their budget. 

2. ASCENSION (NOUN):(अधिरोहण)

Synonyms: succession, assumption 

Antonyms: declension, decline 

Example: He was killed after his ascension to the throne. 

3. STIFFEN (VERB) 🙁ठोस बनाना)

Synonyms: tighten, solidify 

Antonyms: weaken, dilute 

Example: The blood supply to the skin is reduced when muscles stiffen. 

4. FRET (VERB) 🙁चिढ़ना)

Synonyms: agonize, bother 

Antonyms: please, delight 

Example: She was always fretting about something or the other. 

5. ETHEREAL (ADJECTIVE) 🙁हल्का)

Synonyms: light, sublime 

Antonyms: earthly, indelicate 

Example: In this ethereal realm are the currents that make possible wireless telegraphy. 

6. IMPUDENT (ADJECTIVE): (गुस्ताख)

Synonyms: brazen, audacious 

Antonyms: humble, polite 

Example: The impudent student had the nerve to counter the principal’s order. 
7. INCOMMODIOUS (ADJECTIVE): (असुविधाजनक)

Synonyms: uncomfortable, awkward 

Antonyms: convenient, handy 

Example: The incommodious mattress caused me severe back ache. 

8. PLIGHT (NOUN): (दुविधा)

Synonyms: quandary, impasse 

Antonyms: boon, blessing 

Example: The international community should do more to protect the plight of these people. 
9. RATIFY (VERB): (पुष्टि करना)

Synonyms: validate, approve 

Antonyms: veto, disapprove 

Example:  A number of countries have refused to ratify the treaty. 
10. EXORBITANT (ADJECTIVE): (अत्यधिक)

Synonyms: outrageous, extreme 

Antonyms: inexpensive, moderate 

Example: The President is right in pointing how the exorbitant cost of child care can be devastating for families.