The Hindu Editorial VOCAB:  17th November 2022

The Hindu Editorial VOCAB:  17th November 2022

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1. Stringent (adj.)

Meaning: (of regulations, requirements, or conditions) strict, precise, and exacting (कड़ी से कड़ी)

Synonyms: strict, harsh, tough

Antonyms: flexible, lax, loose

Sentence: California’s air pollution guidelines are stringent

2. Derogation (noun)

Meaning: the perception or treatment of someone or something as being of little worth (अनादर)

Synonyms: dishonour, disrespect, insult

Antonyms: ennoblement, honour, glorification

Sentence: He could not tolerate the derogation of his father.

3. Reassert (verb)

Meaning: to prove; confirm (साबित करना/ पुष्टि करना)

Synonyms: reaffirm, affirm, allege

Antonyms: disclaim, reject, abandon

Sentence: The Prime Minister aimed to reassert his authority.

4. Mulling (verb)

Meaning: think about (a fact, proposal, or request) deeply and at length. (विचार करना)

Synonyms: ponder, consider, think over

Antonyms: forget, ignore, neglect

Sentence: she began to mull over the various possibilities.

5. Incarceration (noun)

Meaning: the state of being confined in prison; imprisonment. (क़ैद कर देना)

Synonyms: imprisonment, internment, confinement

Antonyms: freedom, independence, liberty

Sentence: A Manhattan court sentenced him to two to four years incarceration.

6. Insolence (noun)

Meaning: rude and disrespectful behavior. (बदतमीजी)

Synonyms: impertinence, impudence, cheek

Antonyms: civility, graciousness, politeness

Sentence: She was sacked for insolence.

7. Debar (verb)

Meaning: exclude or prohibit (someone) officially from doing something. (निषेध करना)

Synonyms: exclude, ban, prevent

Antonyms: admit, include

Sentence: They were debarred entry to the port.

8. Gelid (adj.)

Meaning: icy; extremely cold. (ठंढा)

Synonyms: frozen, freezing, icy

Antonyms: ardent, blazing, boiling

Sentence: The Titanic passengers could not long survive the gelid waters of the North Atlantic.

9. Queer (adj.)

Meaning: strange; odd. (विचित्र)

Synonyms: odd, strange, unusual

Antonyms: common, ordinary, familiar

Sentence: She had a queer feeling that they were being watched.

10. Incessant (adj.)

Meaning: (of something regarded as unpleasant) continuing without pause or interruption. (निरंतर)

Synonyms: ceaseless, unceasing, constant

Antonyms: discontinuous, irregular, unsteady

Sentence: We have had incessant snowfall since yesterday afternoon.

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