The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary of 22nd October 2021
In this article, all the important vocabulary of The Hindu Editorial dated 22nd October 2021 is discussed with their meaning, synonyms, antonyms, and usage in a sentence.
1-Assuage
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning (English): to make unpleasant feelings less strong
Meaning (Odia): ଶାନ୍ତ ହେବାକୁ
Use: The government has tried to assuage the public’s fears.
Synonyms: abate, alleviate, lessen, lighten
Antonyms: aggravate, augment, embitter, enhance
2-Incertitude
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning (English): a state of uncertainty or hesitation.
Meaning (Odia): ସନ୍ଦେହ
Use: Some schools broke down under the stresses of policy incertitude.
Synonyms: doubt, uncertainness, question
Antonyms: belief, certainty
3-Pejorative
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning (English): expressing disapproval, or suggesting that something is not good or is of no importance
Meaning (Odia): ଆପତ୍ତିଜନକ
Use: Make sure students realize that “fat” is a pejorative word.
Synonyms: dyslogism, dysphemism, dyslogistic, derogatory
Antonyms: euphemism, eulogism, eulogistic, meliorative
4-Grotesque
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning (English): strange and unpleasant, especially in a silly or slightly frightening way
Meaning (Odia): ଅଜବ
Use: Gothic churches are full of devils and grotesque figures.
Synonyms: chimerical, fanciful, fantastic, imaginative
Antonyms: accurate, calculable, calculated
5-Consternation
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning (English): a feeling of worry, shock, or confusion
Meaning (Odia): ଆତଙ୍କ
Use: The prospect of so much work filled him with consternation.
Synonyms: affright, alarm, apprehension, dismay
Antonyms: assurance, calmness, confidence, repose
6-Furbish
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning (English): to make something, especially a room or building, look clean, new and in good condition
Meaning (Odia): ଉଜ୍ଜ୍ୱଳ କରିବା
Use: The homes are already furbished or in the process of being refurbished.
Synonyms: brighten, polish, burnish
Antonyms: dull, cloud, tarnish
7-Impeccable
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning (English): perfect, with no problems or bad parts
Meaning (Odia): ନିର୍ଦୋଷ
Use: His English is impeccable.
Synonyms: sinless, faultless, immaculate
Antonyms: wicked, imperfect
8-Filthy
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning (English): extremely or unpleasantly dirty
Meaning (Odia): ମଇଳା
Use: Wash your hands – they’re filthy!
Synonyms: gruesome, sleazy, slimy, grimy
Antonyms: pristine, holy, venerable
9-Obloquy
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning (English): very strong public criticism or blame
Meaning (Odia): ଅପମାନ
Use: His controversial essays have brought him much obloquy.
Synonyms: abuse, animadversion, blame, censure
Antonyms: acclaim, acclamation, adulation, applause
10-Instigate
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning (English): to cause an event or situation to happen by making a set of actions or a formal process begin
Meaning (Odia): ଉତ୍ତେଜନା
Use: The government will instigate new measures to combat terrorism.
Synonyms: incite, provoke, tempt, spur, urge
Antonyms: stop, halt, prevent
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