The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary of 18th February 2022
Hindu Editorial Vocabulary List
In this article, all the important vocabulary of The Hindu Editorial dated 18th February 2022 is discussed with their meaning, synonyms, antonyms, and usage in a sentence.
1-Hullabaloo
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning (English): a loud noise made by people who are angry or annoyed; a lot of angry comments made in public about someone or something
Meaning (Odia): ଉତ୍ତେଜନା
Use: I was scared by the hullabaloo over my arrival.
Synonyms: uproar, vociferation, hubbub, din, clamor
Antonyms: orderliness, rumble, quiet
2-Ethnicity
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning (English): the fact or state of belonging to a social group that has a common national or cultural tradition.
Meaning (Odia): ଜାତି
Use: He said his ethnicity had not been important to him.
Synonyms: clan, nation
3-Pseudonymous
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning (English): using or given a false name, for example as a writer
Meaning (Odia): କୃତକନାମୀୟ
Use: He was the pseudonymous author.
Synonyms: misnomers, pseudonyms
Antonyms: anon., anonymous
4-Pejorative
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning (English): expressing disapproval, or suggesting that something is not good or is of no importance
Meaning (Odia): ନିନ୍ଦାତ୍ମକ
Use: I’m using the word ‘academic’ here in a pejorative sense.
Synonyms: dysphemism, dyslogism, dyslogistic
Antonyms: euphemism, eulogism, meliorative
5-Encumber
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning (English): to weigh someone or something down, or to make it difficult for someone to do something
Meaning (Odia): ଜଡିତ
Use: Red tape encumbered all our attempts at action.
Synonyms: baffle, balk, bar, block, check
Antonyms: embarrass, perplex, entangle, involve
6-Abnegation
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning (English): the act of not allowing yourself to have something, especially something you like or want
Meaning (Odia): ପ୍ରତ୍ୟାଖ୍ୟାନ କର
Use: They discussed the abnegation of God.
Synonyms: renunciation, denial, repudiation
Antonyms: assertion, vindication, claim, indulgence
7-Subservience
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning (English): a willingness to do what other people want, or the act of considering your wishes as less important than those of other people
Meaning (Odia): ଅଧସ୍ତନ
Use: Politeness is a sign of dignity, not subservience.
Synonyms: servility, subservientness, obsequiousness
Antonyms: assertiveness, mutiny, subtraction
8-Flippant
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning (English): not serious about a serious subject, in an attempt to be funny or to appear clever
Meaning (Odia): ଗମ୍ଭୀର ନ ହେବା
Use: You shouldn’t be flippant about such things.
Synonyms: pert, forward, superficial, thoughtless
Antonyms: flattering, servile, obsequious, accurate
9-Decry
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning (English): to criticize something as bad, without value, or unnecessary
Meaning (Odia): ନିନ୍ଦା
Use: He is impatient with those who decry the scheme.
Synonyms: depreciate, traduce, vituperate, disparage
Antonyms: extol, laud, praise, eulogize
Also Read – Top Current Affairs of 17th Feb 2022
10-Insurrection
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning (English): an organized attempt by a group of people to defeat their government and take control of their country, usually by violence
Meaning (Odia): ବିଦ୍ରୋହ,ଦଙ୍ଗା,ବିପ୍ଲବ,ପ୍ରଜାକୋପ
Use: They were plotting to stage an armed insurrection.
Synonyms: anarchy, confusion, disintegration, disorder
Antonyms: authority, command, control, domination
Connect with us on Social Media | |
Facebook Page | |
Facebook Group | |
Youtube Channel | |
Telegram Channel |
Bidyasagar Classes Address
Plot No-N-6-325, Biju Patnaik College Road, Infront of SBI, Jayadev Vihar, Bhubaneswar
Website: www.bidyasagar.com
Opening and closing hours: Monday to Sunday :7AM-9PM
e-Mail : bidyasagar.classes@gmail.com