The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary of 12th October 2021
In this article, all the important vocabulary of The Hindu Editorial dated 12th October 2021 is discussed with their meaning, synonyms, antonyms, and usage in a sentence.
1-Amicable
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning (English): relating to behaviour between people that is pleasant and friendly, often despite a difficult situation
Meaning (Odia): ବନ୍ଧୁତ୍ୱପୂର୍ଣ୍ଣ
Use: His manner was perfectly amicable, but I felt uncomfortable.
Synonyms: friendly, genial, hearty, kind, kindly
Antonyms: adverse, alienated, antagonistic
2-Laden
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning (English): carrying or holding a lot of something
Meaning (Odia): ଭାରୀ
Use: The table, as always, was laden with food.
Synonyms: wet, oppressed, squiffy, crocked
Antonyms: empty, unburdened
3-Slumber
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning (English): sleep
Meaning (Odia): ଶୋଇବା
Use: I fell into a gentle slumber.
Synonyms: repose, rest, sleep, stay
Antonyms: tumult, unrest, work
4-Pulverize
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning (English): to press or crush something until it becomes powder or a soft mass:
Meaning (Odia): ଛିଞ୍ଚିବା
Use: Stewart completely pulverized the opposition.
Synonyms: triturate, comminute, levigate, bray
Antonyms: construct, set up
5-Mettle
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning (English): ability and determination when competing or doing something difficult
Meaning (Odia): ଉତ୍ସାହ
Use: The team showed/proved its mettle in the final round.
Synonyms: ardor, spirit, life, fire, animation
Antonyms: hebetude, insensibility, callousness, placidity
6-Ignominy
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning (English): public embarrassment
Meaning (Odia): ନିନ୍ଦା
Use: The incumbent party experienced the ignominy of total defeat in the last election.
Synonyms: disgrace, reprobation, shame, reproach
Antonyms: credit, reputation, honor, distinction
7-Banter
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning (English): conversation that is funny and not serious
Meaning (Odia): ଥଟ୍ଟା
Use: He considered himself a master of witty banter.
Synonyms: badinage, chaff, mockery, derision, ridicule
Antonyms: discussion, discourse, argument
8-Morose
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning (English): unhappy, annoyed, and unwilling to speak or smile
Meaning (Odia): ହତାଶ
Use: Why are you so morose these days?
Synonyms: sullen, austere, moody, crabbed,
Antonyms: genial, indulgent, kindly
9-Asphyxiate
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning (English): to cause someone to be unable to breathe, usually resulting in that person’s death
Meaning (Odia): ଚକ୍କର
Use: The murder inquiry found that the children had been asphyxiated.
Synonyms: drop dead, strangle, pop off, gag, give-up the ghost
Antonyms: breathe, resuscitate
10-Retaliate
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning (English): to hurt someone or do something harmful to someone because they have done or said something harmful to you
Meaning (Odia): ପ୍ରତିରୋଧ
Use: The terrorists retaliated against the government with a bomb attack.
Synonyms: avenge, punish, revenge, vindicate
Antonyms: pardon, condone, forgive
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