The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary of 26th February 2022
Hindu Editorial Vocabulary List
In this article, all the important vocabulary of The Hindu Editorial dated 26th February 2022 is discussed with their meaning, synonyms, antonyms, and usage in a sentence.
1-Incursion
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning (English): a sudden attack on or act of going into a place, especially across a border
Meaning (Odia): ଆରୋହଣ
Use: Locals regarded it as a provocative incursion.
Synonyms: aggression, assault, attack
Antonyms: defense, repulsion, resistance, retreat
2-Covenant
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning (English): a formal agreement or promise between two or more people
Meaning (Odia): ପଣ
Use: Which spouse should enter into the covenant?
Synonyms: agreement, bond, stipulation, compact, contract
Antonyms: promise, intimation, assurance, parole
3-Repose
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning (English): to rest or lie
Meaning (Odia): ଆରାମ କରିବା
Use: His face looked less hard in repose.
Synonyms: calm, calmness, cessation, ease
Antonyms: agitation, commotion, disquiet, disturbance
4-Roistering
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning (English): enjoy oneself or celebrate in a noisy or boisterous way.
Meaning (Odia): ପାଳନ କରିବାକୁ
Use: The earl’s wastrel son had spent the best part of his youth roistering and gambling.
Synonyms: enjoy oneself, celebrate, revel
Antonyms: hushed, noiseless, quiet
5-Knack
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning (English): a skill or an ability to do something easily and well
Meaning (Odia): କୌଶଳ
Use: Some people seem to have a knack for making money.
Synonyms: ease, easiness, expertness, facility, readiness
Antonyms: annoyance, awkwardness, constraint, difficulty
6-Lugubrious
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning (English): sad and serious
Meaning (Odia): ଶୋକ
Use: Why are you looking so lugubrious?
Synonyms: mournful, sorrowful, doleful, sad, gloomy
Antonyms: cordial, giddy, exulting, delighted, joyful.
7-Confederate
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning (English): someone you work together with in a secret, sometimes illegal, activity
Meaning (Odia): ସଂଧିରେ ମିଳେଇବା
Use: The young woman was his confederate, of course.
Synonyms: abetter, abettor, accessory, accomplice, ally
Antonyms: adversary, antagonist, betrayer, chief
8-Remorseful
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning (English): feeling sad and guilty
Meaning (Odia): ଅନୁତାପ
Use: He was genuinely remorseful.
Synonyms: apologetic, regretful, penitent
Antonyms: unrepentant, unremorseful
9-Crotchety
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning (English): often in a bad mood and easily annoyed
Meaning (Odia): କ୍ଷଣକୋପୀ
Use: He was tired and crotchety.
Synonyms: anomalous, bizarre, comical, curious, droll
Antonyms: common, customary, familiar, natural
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10-Daunt
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning (English): to make someone feel slightly frightened or worried about their ability to achieve something
Meaning (Odia): ନିରୁତ୍ସାହ କରିବା,ଧମକେଇବା,ଡରେଇବା
Use: Danger did not daunt the hero.
Synonyms: abash, bewilder, chagrin, confound, confuse
Antonyms: animate, buoy, cheer, embolden, encourage
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