The Hindu Editorial VOCAB:  5th August 2021

The Hindu Editorial VOCAB:  5th August 2021

Almost every competitive exam has a section that tests the applicant’s English Language skills. So here we bring you The Hindu Vocab on daily basis to enhance your vocabulary power and help you prepare for the exams like Banking, Railway, Insurance, SSC, and other Government exams.

 ‘Vocabulary’

  1. Akin (adj.)

Meaning: of similar character. (सदृश्य)

Synonyms: similar, related, close

Antonyms: different, dissimilar, unlike

Sentence: Something akin to gratitude overwhelmed her.

  1. Brash (adj.)

Meaning: self-assertive in a rude, noisy, or overbearing way. (भंगशील)

Synonyms: assertive, arrogant, thrusting

Antonyms: gentle, mild, mousy

Sentence: He could be brash, cocky, and arrogant.

  1. Acquit (verb)

Meaning: free (someone) from a criminal charge by a verdict of not guilty. (बरी करना)

Synonyms: absolve, clear, exonerate

Antonyms: criminate, charge, impeach

Sentence: She was acquitted on all counts.

  1. Furor (noun)

Meaning: an outbreak of public anger or excitement. (उत्तेजना)

Synonyms: commotion, uproar, outcry

Antonyms: calmness, peace, quiet

Sentence: The article raised a furor among mathematicians.

  1. Appease (verb)

Meaning: pacify or placate (someone) by acceding to their demands. (तुष्ट करना)

Synonyms: conciliate, placate, pacify

Antonyms: anger, enrage, incense

Sentence: Amendments have been added to appease local pressure groups.

  1. Lucrative (adj.)

Meaning: producing a great deal of profit. (लाभप्रद)

Synonyms: profitable, profit-making, gainful

Antonyms: unprofitable, loss

Sentence: The new manager’s mission was to turn the failing store into a lucrative operation.

  1. Unrelenting (adj.)

Meaning: not yielding in strength, severity, or determination. (बेदर्द)

Synonyms: implacable, inflexible, uncompromising

Antonyms: flexible, relenting, yielding

Sentence: The heat was unrelenting.

  1. Octogenarian (noun)

Meaning: a person who is from 80 to 89 years old. (अस्सी साल का बुढ़ा)

Sentence: The octogenarian is making his TV writing debut.

  1. Laudable (adj.)

Meaning: (of an action, idea, or goal) deserving praise and commendation. (प्रशंसनीय)

Synonyms: praiseworthy, commendable, admirable

Antonyms: discreditable, illaudable, reprehensible

Sentence: His noble ideas and polite behavior are laudable.

  1. Propel (verb)

Meaning: drive, push, or cause to move in a particular direction, typically forward. (आगे बढ़ना)

Synonyms: drive, push, shove

Antonyms: stop, hold, repress

Sentence: The boat is propelled by using a very long paddle.

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