The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary of 27th February 2022
Hindu Editorial Vocabulary List
In this article, all the important vocabulary of The Hindu Editorial dated 27th February 2022 is discussed with their meaning, synonyms, antonyms, and usage in a sentence.
1-Ostensibly
Part of Speech: Adverb
Meaning (English): as appears or is stated to be true, though not necessarily so; apparently.
Meaning (Odia): ସିଧାସଳଖ
Use: She stayed behind at the office, ostensibly to work.
Synonyms: apparently, seemingly, arguably
Antonyms: incredibly, implausibly, obscurely
2-Scurrilous
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning (English): expressing unfair or false criticism that is likely to damage someone’s reputation
Meaning (Odia): ଅଶ୍ଳୀଳ
Use: She was often quite scurrilous in her references to me.
Synonyms: opprobrious, foul-mouthed, obscene, offensive
Antonyms: pure, Laudative, inoffensive, discreet
3-Heavy-handed
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning (English): using too much force in dealing with someone
Meaning (Odia): ଏକଛତ୍ରବାଦୀ ଶାସନ
Use: The protestors accused the police of using heavy-handed tactics.
Synonyms: left-handed, levorotary, incompetent, bumbling
Antonyms: submissive, adroit
4-Delineate
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning (English): to describe or mark the edge of something
Meaning (Odia): ବିବରଣ ଦେବା
Use: Biography must to some extent delineate characters.
Synonyms: describe, figure, sketch, portray, depict
Antonyms: misrepresent, caricature, exaggerate
5-Perfunctory
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning (English): done quickly, without taking care or interest
Meaning (Odia): ଉତ୍ସାହହୀନ
Use: She gave the list only a perfunctory glance.
Synonyms: uninterested, routine, mechanical, careless
Antonyms: interested, zealous, spirited, animated, ardent
6-Exaggerated
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning (English): seeming larger, more important, better, or worse than it really is
Meaning (Odia): ହାଇପରବୋଲିକ୍
Use: These figures have been greatly exaggerated.
Synonyms: overdone, exaggerated, magnified, overstated
Antonyms: decreased, reduced, moderate
7-Scurrility
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning (English): the quality of being scurrilous.
Meaning (Odia): ଅପବ୍ୟବହାର
Use: There is the low joke which arises from scurrility and idle conceit.
Synonyms: scoffing, mockery, jeering, abuse
Antonyms: deference, eulogium, flattery
8-Lapse
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning (English): a temporary failure
Meaning (Odia): ରଦ୍ଦ ହୋଇଯିବା ଯିବା
Use: A momentary lapse in the final set cost her the match.
Synonyms: gliding, falling, flow, onflow, flux
Antonyms: stability, uprightness, stationariness, fixture
9-Contempt
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning (English): a strong feeling of disliking and having no respect for someone or something
Meaning (Odia): ତିରସ୍କାର
Use: They held the imperialism in contempt.
Synonyms: abhorrence, antipathy, aversion, dislike
Antonyms: esteem, esteem, estimate, estimation
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10-Tizzy
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning (English): a temporary state of worry and confusion
Meaning (Odia): ସ୍ନାୟୁ
Use: He was in a right tizzy, muttering and swearing.
Synonyms: fluttering, flapping, squabble, dither
Antonyms: comfort, calm, peace, delight
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