The Hindu Editorial VOCAB : 9th May 2020

The Hindu Editorial VOCAB : 9th May 2020

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1. AGONY (NOUN): (व्यथा)

Synonyms: anguish, torment 

Antonyms: contentment, comfort 

Example: A lot of agony was faced by the victim’s family. 

2. SUBDUED (ADJECTIVE): (वशीभूत)

Synonyms: hushed, muted 

Antonyms: boisterous, communicative 

Example: Abhinav was subdued by his boss.

3. UPRISING (NOUN): (विद्रोह)

Synonyms: rebellion, revolt 

Antonyms: harmony, obedience 

Example: We have witnessed many uprisings in the past. 
4. AUGMENT (VERB): (बढ़ाना)

Synonyms: enlarge, amplify 

Antonyms: diminish, decrease 

Example:  We need to augment the capacity to work. 
5. COERCION (NOUN): (दबाव)
Synonyms: intimidation, duress

 Antonyms: freedom, liberty 

Example: They surrendered due to the coercion faced by them. 

6. POTPOURRI (NOUN): (मिश्रण)

Synonyms: assortment, blend 

Antonyms: separation, singularity

Example: New Delhi city is a potpourri of various nationalities and religions. 

7. BANTER (NOUN): (मज़ाक)

Synonyms: chaff, fun 

Antonyms: flattery, praise

Example: If the banter between the award presenters is not exciting, no one will watch the show. 
8. DEFERMENT (NOUN): (स्थगन)

Synonyms: suspension, adjournment 

Antonyms: continuation, persistence 

Example: The news predict the deferment of the elections. 
9. YORE (NOUN): (बीता हुआ समय)

Synonyms: history, antiquity 

Antonyms: future, present

Example: In the days of yore, the Internet did not exist. 
10. VOCIFEROUS (ADJECTIVE): (कोलाहलकारी)

Synonyms: boisterous, clamorous 

Antonyms: low, quiet

Example: He was a vociferous opponent of the takeover.