The Hindu Editorial VOCAB : 23rd October 2020

The Hindu Editorial VOCAB : 23rd October 2020

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♦Vocabulary (The Hindu)

1. DELINEATE (VERB):describe precisely:(वर्णन करना)

Synonyms: define, limn

Antonyms: confuse, distort   

Example: The judge delineated the composition of the bench to hear the case.

2. RETROGRADE (ADJECTIVE): Declining:(पश्चगामी)

Synonyms: reverting, deteriorating

Antonyms: forward, positive

Example: The company is consistently facing the retrograde growth parameter this year. 

3. QUEASY (ADJECTIVE): not feeling well:(व्याकुल)

Synonyms: sick, ill

Antonyms: comfortable, healthy    

Example: He didn’t want to do any work because he felt queasy.

4. MOMOTH (ADJECTIVE): huge:(विशालकाय)

Synonyms: enormous, gargantuan

Antonyms: little, miniature    

Example: A mammoth project will be completed very soon.

5. RECKON (VERB):to anticipate a specific thing will occur:(गिनना)

Synonyms: surmise,

Antonyms: disbelieve, doubt

Example: Weather analysts reckon the monsoon is moving south because southern cities are enjoying rains.

6. MANUMISSION (NOUN):release from slavery:(दासत्वमुक्ति)

Synonyms: freedom, emancipation

Antonym: slavery, restraint

Example: Manumission allowed former slaves to become landowners.

7. FRENZY (NOUN):out of control behavior:(पागलपन)

Synonyms: hysteria, outburst

Antonyms: calm, composed

Example: James is such a spoilt kid that he would often go into a frenzy when he didn’t get his way. 

8. CASTIGATE (ADJECTIVE):to criticize severely:(फटकारना)

Synonyms: berate, revile

Antonyms: appreciate, flatter

Example: One cannot castigate students and blame them for their failure if they are not provided with the resources they need.

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