The Hindu Editorial VOCAB : 24th April 2020

The Hindu Editorial VOCAB :24th April 2020 

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1. QUIXOTIC (ADJECTIVE): (विलक्षण)

Synonyms: impractical, dreamy 

Antonyms: realistic, sensible 

Example: It was clearly a quixotic case against the defendant. 

2. DISINGENUOUS (ADJECTIVE): (कपटी)

Synonyms: unfair, cunning 

Antonyms: frank, truthful 

Example:  It was disingenuous of her to claim she had no financial interest in the company. 

3. DERISIVE (ADJECTIVE): (व्यंग्यात्मक)

Synonyms: cheeky, mocking 

Antonyms: polite, respectful 

Example: It was a derisive act. 
4. ODIOUS (ADJECTIVE): (घिनौना)

Synonyms: disgusting, horrid 

Antonyms: attractive, delightful 

Example: The detective said it was the most odious crime she had ever seen. 
5. FORTUITOUS (ADJECTIVE): (आकस्मिक)

Synonyms: random, chance 

Antonyms: intentional, planned 

Example: The check could not have arrived at a more fortuitous time. 

6. DISTEND (VERB): (फूलना या फूलाना)

 Synonyms: bloat, expand       

Antonyms: shrink, compress

Example: Excess weight caused his belly to distend.

7. ANNULMENT (NOUN): (विलोपन) 

Synonyms: abrogation, cancellation      

Antonyms: approval, confirmation

Example: The annulment of his contract taught him a lesson of not counting the chickens before they are hatched.

8. EFFRONTERY (NOUN): (धृष्टता)

Synonyms: assurance, brashness    

 Antonyms: politeness, humility

Example: I keep effrontery at the bay with my dear ones.

9. FACETIOUS (ADJECTIVE): (हंसमुख)

Synonyms: blithe, capering            

 Antonyms: serious, unfunny

Example: Because she was overbearing and often facetious, Jane had few friends.

10. SWINDLE (VERB): (ठगना)

Synonyms: con, garble          

Antonyms: be honest, tell truth

Example: He is back to the drawing board in swindling the police.