The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary of 20th August 2023
Hindu Editorial Vocabulary List
In this article, all the important vocabulary of The Hindu Editorial dated August 2023 is discussed with their meaning, synonyms, antonyms, and usage in a sentence.
1-Zilch
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning (English): a person of no importance or influence
Meaning (Odia): କିଛି ନାହିଁ!
Use: I arrived in this country with zilch.
Synonyms: nobody, nothing
Antonyms: somebody, celebrity
2-Polemic
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning (English): an aggressive attack on or refutation of the opinion or principles of another
Meaning (Odia): ବିବାଦ |
Use: Her speech was memorable for its polemic rather than its substance.
Synonyms: argumentative, moot
Antonyms: praise, compliments
3-Linger
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning (English): as in to delay
Meaning (Odia): ବିଳମ୍ବରେ ରୁହ |
Use: There is no need to linger over this stage.
4-Inculcate
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning (English): to fix beliefs or ideas in someone’s mind, especially by repeating them often
Meaning (Odia): ହୃଦୟରେ ବାସ କରିବା |
Use: Our football coach has worked hard to inculcate team spirit in/into the players.
Synonyms: Indue, engrain
Antonyms: Remove, clear
5-Meander
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning (English): as in to wander
Meaning (Odia): ଭ୍ରମଣ
Use: They usually meander down to the pub after work.
Synonyms: wander, stroll
Antonyms: tangle, web
6-Plaudit
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning (English): an act or round of applause
Meaning (Odia): ପ୍ରଶଂସା
Use: She’s received plaudits for her work with homeless people.
Synonyms: applause, cheering
Antonyms: taunt, put-down
7-Scarce
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning (English): insufficient for the demand.
Meaning (Odia): କମ୍ |
Use: Food and fuel were scarce in this region.
Synonyms: lacking, insufficient
Antonyms: enough, sufficient
8-Relevance
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning (English): the quality or state of being closely connected or appropriate.
Meaning (Odia): ଘନିଷ୍ଠ ଭାବରେ ସଂଯୁକ୍ତ କିମ୍ବା ଉପଯୁକ୍ତ ହେବାର ଗୁଣ କିମ୍ବା ଅବସ୍ଥା |
Use: She did not understand the relevance of his remarks.
Synonyms: applicability, bearing
Antonyms: irrelevance, inapplicability
9-Asunder
Part of Speech: Adverb
Meaning (English): into parts or pieces
Meaning (Odia): ଅଂଶ କିମ୍ବା ଖଣ୍ଡରେ |
Use: The curtains had been drawn asunder.
Synonyms: apart, to pieces
Antonyms: together, join
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10-Syncope
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning (English): a temporary state of unconsciousness
Meaning (Odia): ଅଜ୍ଞାନର ଏକ ଅସ୍ଥାୟୀ ଅବସ୍ଥା |
Use: Have more invasive therapies been suggested for the treatment of vasovagal syncope?
Synonyms: faint, daze
Antonyms: well, strong
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