The Hindu Editorial VOCAB : 23rd December 2020

The Hindu Editorial VOCAB : 23rd December 2020

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Vocabulary (The Hindu)

1. DERIDE (VERB): Taunt

Synonyms: mock, jeer           

Antonyms: inspire, encourage

Example: It is not good to deride homeless people.

2. DEPRIVE (VERB): Despoil

Synonyms: divest, disinherit  

Antonyms: invest, restore

Example: The poor are deprived of healthy food.

3. EXULT (VERB): Jubilate

Synonyms: celebrate, rejoice      

Antonyms: mourn, grieve

Example: The team exulted for their team’s victory.

4. ENCROACH (VERB): Violate

Synonyms: intrude, trespass      

Antonyms: abide, avoid

Example: Weeds have started to encroach on my vegetable garden.

5. FOE (NOUN): Opponent

Synonyms: antagonist, enemy 

Antonyms: fellow, friend

Example: The king knew the whereabouts of his foe very well.

6. FABRICATE (VERB): Construct

Synonyms: build, produce             

Antonyms: destroy, demolish

Example: The spy is going to fabricate a new identity in order to blend into the community and go unnoticed. 

7. RUSE (NOUN): feint

Synonyms: trick, deception           

 Antonyms: honesty, frankness 

Example: The security guard knew the girls were going to try and use a distractive ruse in order to shoplift.

8. SUPPLE (ADJECTIVE): flexible

Synonyms: elastic, agile           

 Antonyms: awkward, unpliable 

Example: It is important to stretch before exercise to keep a supple form.

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