The Hindu Editorial VOCAB : 21st July 2020

The Hindu Editorial VOCAB : 21st July 2020

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1. ERUDITE (ADJECTIVE): (विद्वान): scholarly 

Synonyms: educated, learned

Antonyms: unintellectual, absent-minded

Example: Aditi is one of the erudite students of the class. 

2. SPUNKY (ADJECTIVE): (दिलेर): spirited 

Synonyms: energetic, courageous

Antonyms: inactive, lethargic

Example: Abhinav is a spunky boy. 

3. UNDAUNTED (ADJECTIVE): (निडर): fearless 

Synonyms: steadfast, undeterred

Antonyms: coward, timorous

Example: Kamlesh is an undaunted officer. 

4. APPEASE (VERB): (शांत करना): pacify 

Synonyms: soothe, satisfy

Antonyms: aggravate, irritate

Example: Every political leader tries to appease the minorities to create its own vote bank. 

5. GENUFLECT (VERB): (घुटने के बल बैठना): kowtow 

Synonyms: bow, kneel

Antonyms: disrespect, disregard

Example:  Rajat just genuflect before almighty. 

6. ALLY (NOUN): Associate: (सहयोगी) 

Synonyms: partner, colleague 

Antonyms: enemy, opponent 

Example: India’s Prime Minister met his chines ally. 

7. PEJORATIVE (ADJECTIVE): Debasing: (अपमानजनक)

Synonyms: deprecatory, derogatory 

Antonyms: complimentary, praising 

Example : Alpa pejorative remark made Marry cry. 

8. AMALGAM (NOUN): Mixture: (मिश्रण)

Synonyms: compound, fusion 

Antonyms: division, separation 

Example: It was the best amalgam of respect and sincerity. 

9. COALITION (ADJECTIVE): Affiliation: (गठबंधन)

Synonyms: alliance, confederacy 

Antonyms: detachment, disconnection 

Example: Few politicians have formed a coalition. 

10. UPFRONT (ADJECTIVE): Genuine: (वास्तविक)

Synonyms: instinctive, real 

Antonyms: intricate, artificial 

Example: Sonal is very upfront kind of girl.