The Hindu Editorial VOCAB: 23rd April 2022
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- Perdition (noun)
Meaning: (in Christian theology) a state of eternal punishment and damnation into which a sinful and unpenitent person passes after death. (विनाश)
Synonyms: damnation, destruction, downfall
Antonyms: bliss, paradise
Sentence: Simple stupidity is not enough to doom one to perdition.
- Bestowing (verb)
Meaning: confer or present (an honor, right, or gift). (प्रदान करना)
Synonyms: confer on, present to, award to
Antonyms: holding, keeping, retaining
Sentence: They bestowed a new car on their son for graduation
- Exorbitant (adj.)
Meaning: (of a price or amount charged) unreasonably high. (अत्यधिक)
Synonyms: extortionate, excessively high, extremely high
Antonyms: moderate, modest, reasonable
Sentence: The bill for dinner was exorbitant.
- Quibble (noun)
Meaning: a slight objection or criticism about a trivial matter. (वक्रोक्ति)
Synonyms: minor criticism, trivial objection, argument
Antonyms: commendation, compliment, plaudit
Sentence: Let’s not quibble over minor details.
- Foolhardy (adj.)
Meaning: recklessly bold or rash. (असावधान)
Synonyms: reckless, careless, incautious
Antonyms: careful, cautious, heedful
Sentence: It would be foolhardy to go into the scheme without support.
- Dismay (noun)
Meaning: consternation and distress, typically caused by something unexpected. (बेचैनी)
Synonyms: disappointment, dissatisfaction, frustration
Antonyms: content, gratification, encouragement
Sentence: Someone has stolen my car!’ she said in dismay.
- Indignation (noun)
Meaning: anger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment. (रोष)
Synonyms: resentment, umbrage, affront
Antonyms: delight, pleasure, calmness
Sentence: The old gentleman was spluttering with indignation.
- Defendant (noun)
Meaning: an individual, company, or institution sued or accused in a court of law. (प्रतिवादी)
Synonyms: accused, appellant, litigant
Sentence: The defendant was charged with disturbing the peace.
- Egregious (adj.)
Meaning: outstandingly bad; shocking. (प्रबल)
Synonyms: shocking, appalling, horrific
Antonyms: trivial, imperceptible
Sentence: It was an egregious error for a statesman to show such ignorance.
- Deception (noun)
Meaning: the inclination or practice of misleading others through lies or trickery (धोखा)
Synonyms: artifice, cheating, cozenage
Antonyms: ingenuousness, sincerity, decency
Sentence: He was found guilty of obtaining money by deception.
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