The Hindu Editorial VOCAB : 20th October 2020

The Hindu Editorial VOCAB : 20th October 2020

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♦Vocabulary (The Hindu)

1. STAGNATION (NOUN): inactivity:(निष्क्रियता)

Synonyms: quiescence, stasis

Antonyms: movement, activity  

Example: It is hard to bear the stagnation of the economy.

2. MOMENTUM (NOUN): push:(ताक़त)

Synonyms: impulse, strength

Antonyms: meekness, weakness

Example: His efforts gained momentum.

3. BANTER (NOUN): fun:(मज़ा)

Synonyms: chitchat, gossip

Antonyms: flattery, praise  

Example: We had a lot of banter in the locker room.

4. HEARTFELT (ADJECTIVE): sincere:(हार्दिक)

Synonyms:  genuine, unaffected

Antonyms: insincere, pretended

Example: I pay my heartfelt regards to them.

5. INCOMMODIOUS (ADJECTIVE): (असुविधाजनक)inconvenient

Synonyms: uncomfortable, awkward

Antonyms: convenient, handy

Example: The incommodious mattress caused me severe back ache.

6. PLIGHT (NOUN): (दुविधा)dilemma

Synonyms: quandary, impasse 

Antonyms: boon, blessing

Example:  The international community should do more to protect the plight of these people. 

7. RATIFY (VERB): (पुष्टि करना)corroborate

Synonyms: validate, approve

Antonyms: veto, disapprove

Example: A number of countries have refused to ratify the treaty.

8. EXORBITANT (ADJECTIVE): (अत्यधिक)extravagant 

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. 

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