The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary of 23rd May 2021

1-Intransigent

Part of Speech: Adjective

Meaning (English): refusing to change your opinions or behavior

Meaning (Odia): ହଠୀ

Use: They promoted an intransigent revolutionary strategy.

Synonyms: inexorable, unrelenting, adamantine

Antonyms: flexible

2-Convene

Part of Speech: Verb

Meaning (English): to bring together a group of people for a meeting, or to meet for a meeting

Meaning (Odia): ଏକତ୍ର ହୋଇଯିବା

Use: The council will be convening on the morning of the 25th.

Synonyms: congregate, summon, unite

Antonyms: cancel, depart

3-Scandalize

Part of Speech: Verb

Meaning (English): shock or horrify (someone) by a real or imagined violation of propriety or morality

Meaning (Odia): ଦୁଖୀ କରିବା

Use: The whole community was scandalized by her second marriage.

Synonyms: dishonour, scandalise, offend

Antonyms: approve, upgrade, exalt

4-Accredit

Part of Speech: Verb

Meaning (English): to officially recognize, accept, or approve of someone or something

Meaning (Odia): ପ୍ରମାଣିତ କରିବା

Use: The premier accredited Mr. Bush as his representative.

Synonyms: tell apart, realize, realize

Antonyms: rebuff, skewer, chide

5-Indigenous

Part of Speech: Adjective

Meaning (English): naturally existing in a place or country rather than arriving from another place

Meaning (Odia): ସ୍ୱଦେଶୀୟ

Use: So who are the indigenous people of this land?

Synonyms: endemical, autochthonous

Antonyms: adventitious, acquired

6-Futuristic

Part of Speech: Adjective

Meaning (English): strange and very modern

Meaning (Odia): ଭବିଷ୍ୟତ

Use: A futuristic car was on display at the auto show.

Synonyms: futurist, modern, cutting edge

Antonyms: old

7-Intimidate

Part of Speech: Verb

Meaning (English): to frighten or threaten someone

Meaning (Odia): ଧମକ ଦେବା

Use: The gang tried to intimidate the bank manager.

Synonyms: restrict, bound, restrain

Antonyms: help, assist, leave alone

8-Coup

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning (English):  a sudden and decisive change of government illegally or by force

Meaning (Odia): ଆକସ୍ମିକ ଶାସନ–ପରିବର୍ତ୍ତନ

Use: The coup leaders could face life imprisonment.

Synonyms: putsch, coup d’etat, takeover

Antonyms: washout, failure, nonachievement

9-Mellow

Part of Speech: Adjective

Meaning (English): smooth

Meaning (Odia): ଦୟାଳୁ

Use: Is she more mellow and tolerant?

Synonyms: laid-back, high

Antonyms: strict, irascible

10-Trove

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning (English): treasure of unknown ownership found hidden (usually in the earth)

Meaning (Odia): ପାଣ୍ଠି

Use: The gallery is a treasure trove of medieval art.

Synonyms: treasure trove

Antonyms: dispersion, debt, decrease