The Hindu Editorial VOCAB : 22nd January 2021

The Hindu Editorial VOCAB : 22nd January 2021

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Vocabulary (The Hindu)

1. ABSOLVE :  To forgive; to free from guilt

Synonyms: exculpate, pardon    

Antonyms: accuse, blame

Example: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase.

2. AESTHETE : Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty

Synonyms: connoisseur, epicure    

Antonyms: ignoramus, ignorant

Example: Consuela’s friends called her an aesthete when she claimed that Monet’s paintings made her cry.

3.ARCHETYPAL : Characteristic of the original model or perfect example

Synonyms: classic, consummate     

Antonyms: common

Example: Shakespeare’s sonnets are considered archetypal love poems.

4. BUFFOONERY : Foolish behavior

Synonyms: jocularity, clowning    

Antonyms:  tragedy, seriousness

Example: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after class for his buffoonery.

5.CIVILITY : Politeness

Synonyms:  courtesy, consideration      

Antonyms: rudeness, discourtesy

Example: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited.

6.    6. DRAB : Dull, monotonous

Synonyms: dreary, colorless    

Antonyms: cheerful, bright

Example: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring.

7. EMBELLISH: To decorate

Synonyms: adorn, garnish 

Antonyms: disfigure, spoil

Example: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.

8. GRUFF: Rough or stern in manner or speech

Synonyms: surly, brusque         

Antonyms: tactful, polite

Example: Heidi’s grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling.

9. GARISH : Offensively bright

Synonyms: gaudy, loud              

Antonyms: plain, simple

Example: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.

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