The Hindu Editorial VOCAB: 20th May 2021

The Hindu Editorial VOCAB: 20th May 2021

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‘Vocabulary’

1. DISPENSATION (NOUN): (छूट)

Synonyms: immunity, exception

Antonyms: restriction

Example: Although Alpa was too young, she was given special dispensation to sing.

2. DE FACTO (ADJECTIVE): (वास्तव में)

Synonyms: in effect, in fact

Antonyms: alleged

Example: The country was de facto divided between two states.

3. GRATIFICATION (NOUN): (संतुष्टि)

Synonyms: fulfilment, indulgence

Antonyms: dissatisfaction

Example: My son’s success was a great gratification.

4. PRODIGIOUS (ADJECTIVE): (बहुत बड़ा)

Synonyms: huge colossal

Antonyms: small

Example: The stove consumed a prodigious amount of fuel.

5. PERFUNCTORY (ADJECTIVE): (बेपरवाह)

Synonyms: desultory quick

Antonyms: careful

Example: Raja did nothing and just kept on giving a perfunctory nod.

6. INVOKE (VERB): (आह्वान करना)

Synonyms: adduce, instance

Antonyms: waive

Example: The antiquated defence of insanity is rarely invoked in England.

7. EXTREMISM (NOUN): (अतिवाद)

Synonyms: radicalism, zealotry

Antonyms: moderation

Example: The dangers of racist extremism are present everywhere.

8. ARBITRARY (ADJECTIVE): (बेतरतीब)

Synonyms: whimsical, random

Antonyms: rational

Example: Rajan just ends up taking arbitrary decisions.

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