The Hindu Editorial VOCAB : 21st December 2020

The Hindu Editorial VOCAB : 21st December 2020

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Vocabulary (The Hindu)

1. STOOP (VERB): kowtow

Synonyms: bow, kneel

Antonyms: disrespect, disregard

Example: I stoop before the omnipotent God.

2. STICKLER (NOUN): perfectionist

Synonyms: disciplinarian, pedant

Antonyms: beginner, trainee

Example: Depika is a stickler.

3. STUN (VERB): astonish

Synonyms: astound, surprise

Antonyms: calm, compose

Example: Michelle was stunned over his performance.

4. COLD (ADJECTIVE): brutal

Synonyms: callous, barbarous

Antonyms: compassionate, gentle

Example: Ashmit gave Stella a cold look.

5. ADAMANT (ADJECTIVE): unyielding

Synonyms: insistent, intransigent

Antonyms: flexible, irresolute

Example: Alisah is an adamant kid.

6. CONTEMPT (NOUN): disregard

Synonyms: disdain, scorn

Antonyms: regard, respect

Example : Recent agitation of people against the recent movie was contempt of court.

7. CONSTERNATION (NOUN): disappointment

Synonyms: apprehension, dismay

Antonyms: tranquil, peace

Example: The Ministry has given assurance of economic growth but consternation is growing among people.

8. CALUMNY (NOUN): defamation

Synonyms: slander, lie

Antonyms: commendation, praise

Example: It was a big plan of calumny against his revered personality.

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