The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary of 21st September 2021
In this article, all the important vocabulary of The Hindu Editorial dated 21st September 2021 is discussed with their meaning, synonyms, antonyms, and usage in a sentence.
1-Adroit
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning (English): very skillful and quick in the way you think or move
Meaning (Odia): ପ୍ରତିଭା
Use: Jamie was adroit at flattering others.
Synonyms: handy, skillful, dexterous, expert
Antonyms: awkward, clumsy, unskillful, inexpert
2-Radiance
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning (English): happiness, beauty, or good health that you can see in someone’s face
Meaning (Odia): ଜ୍ୟୋତି
Use: He was struck by the radiance of her smile.
Synonyms: brightness, splendor, lustre, brilliancy
Antonyms: dullness, opaque
3-Amenity
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning (English): something intended to make life more pleasant or comfortable for people
Meaning (Odia): ବିଳାସପୂର୍ଣ୍ଣ
Use: Straus established employee amenities such as restrooms, medical care, and a lunchroom.
Synonyms: pleasantness, mildness, blandness, graciousness
Antonyms: unpleasantness, moroseness, harshness
4-Stupefaction
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning (English): the condition of being unable to think clearly, usually because someone is extremely tired or bored, or has taken drugs
Meaning (Odia): ଅସ୍ଥିରତା
Use: He was intoxicated to the point of stupefaction.
Synonyms: apathy, dulness, insensibility, obtuseness
Antonyms: acuteness, alertness, animation, brilliancy
5-Impervious
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning (English): not allowing liquid to go through
Meaning (Odia): ଅଭେଦ୍ୟ
Use: How does glue bond with impervious substances like glass and metal?
Synonyms: impervious, imperviable
Antonyms: receptive, pervious
6-Obsolete
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning (English): not in use any more, having been replaced by something newer and better or more fashionable
Meaning (Odia): ପୁରୁଣା
Use: Gas lamps became obsolete when electric lighting was invented.
Synonyms: old-fashioned, neglected, ancient, antiquated
Antonyms: abortive, obscure, rudimental
7-Sonorous
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning (English): having a deep, pleasant sound
Meaning (Odia): ମିଠା
Use: The sonorous voice of the speaker echoed round the hall.
Synonyms: resonant, loud, audible, ringing, clear
Antonyms: mute, muffled, dumb, soft weak
8-Propensity
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning (English): the fact that someone is likely to behave in a particular way, especially a bad way
Meaning (Odia): ଢଳିବା
Use: He’s well-known for his natural propensity for indiscretion.
Synonyms: appetency, appetite, craving, desire
Antonyms: antipathy, aversion, detestation, disgust
9-Hectic
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning (English): full of activity, or very busy and fast
Meaning (Odia): ବହୁତ ବ୍ୟସ୍ତ
Use: The area has become a haven for people tired of the hectic pace of city life.
Synonyms: hectic, febrile, feverous, feverish
Antonym: unagitated
10-Nudge
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning (English): to move slowly and almost reach a higher point or level
Meaning (Odia): କାନ୍ଧରେ ହାଲୁକା ଭାବରେ ଠେଲିଦିଅ
Use: Oil prices continue to nudge higher.
Synonyms: dig, push
Antonyms: repress, discourage
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