The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary of 20th June 2021

In this article, all the important vocabulary of The Hindu Editorial dated on 2oth June 2021 is discussed with their meaning, synonyms, antonyms, and usage in a sentence.

1-Sanguine

Part of Speech: Adjective

Meaning (English): optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or difficult situation.

Meaning (Odia): ଆଶାବାଦୀ

Use: They are less sanguine about the prospects for peace.

Synonyms: warm, ardent, lively, animated

Antonyms: cold, frigid, desponding

2-Ordain

Part of Speech: Verb

Meaning (English): make (someone) a priest or minister; confer holy orders on.

Meaning (Odia): ଅଭିଷେକ କରିବା

Use: He was ordained (as) a priest in Ely cathedral in 1987.

Synonyms: set, appoint, decree, institute

Antonyms: subvert, revoke, cancel

3-Insipid

Part of Speech: Adjective

Meaning (English): not having a strong taste or character, or having no interest or energy

Meaning (Odia): ଫିକା

Use: He’s an insipid old bore.

Synonyms: dull, boring, colourless

Antonyms: flavorous, forcible, lively

4-Meek

Part of Speech: Adjective

Meaning (English): quiet, gentle, and not willing to argue or express your opinions in a forceful way

Meaning (Odia): ନମ୍ର

Use: She seemed so very meek and mild.

Synonyms: accountable, complaisant, compliant

Antonyms: absolute, arbitrary, arrogant

5-Preeminent

Part of Speech: Adjective

Meaning (English): more important or powerful than all others

Meaning (Odia): ପ୍ରତିଷ୍ଠିତ

Use: He was the preeminent scientist of his day.

Synonym: renowned

Antonym: unimportant

6-Exhortation

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning (English): the act of strongly encouraging or trying to persuade someone to do something

Meaning (Odia): ଉପଦେଶ

Use: The book is essentially an exhortation to religious tolerance.

Synonyms: advice, counsel

Antonym: Discouragement

7-Upbeat

Part of Speech: Adjective

Meaning (English): full of hope, happiness, and good feelings

Meaning (Odia): ଉତ୍ସାହିତ

Use: Live music and a parade set an upbeat mood for the official opening.

Synonyms: eudaemonia, social welfare

Antonym: pessimistic

8-Secluded

Part of Speech: Adjective

Meaning (English): quiet, private, and not near people, roads, or buildings

Meaning (Odia): ଏକାକୀ

Use: The house is in secluded mews.

Synonyms: retired, retreating, hidden, withdrawn

Antonyms: public, exposed, frequented

9-Cynical

Part of Speech: Adjective

Meaning (English): believing that people are only interested in themselves and are not sincere

Meaning (Odia): ନିନ୍ଦନୀୟ

Use: She has a pretty cynical view of men.

Synonyms: sarcastic, snarling, snappish

Antonyms: genial, lenient, complaisant

10-Exonerate

Part of Speech: Verb

Meaning (English): to show or state that someone or something is not guilty of something

Meaning (Odia): ଅଧିକାରଗୁଡିକୁ କ୍ଷମା କରିବା

Use: The report exonerated the crew from all responsibility for the collision.

Synonyms: absolve, acquit, clear

Antonyms: accuse, bind, charge

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