The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary of 7th August 2021
In this article, all the important vocabulary of The Hindu Editorial dated 7th August 2021 is discussed with their meaning, synonyms, antonyms, and usage in a sentence.
1-Retrospective
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning (English): a show of the work an artist has done in their life so far
Meaning (Odia): ପ୍ରତ୍ୟାବର୍ତ୍ତନ
Use: A retrospective influence pervaded the whole performance.
Synonyms: retroactive
Antonyms: future, likely, prospective, potential
2-Slur
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning (English): to pronounce the sounds of a word in a way that is wrong or not clear
Meaning (Odia): କଳଙ୍କ
Use: Her speech was slurred but she still denied she was drunk.
Synonyms: smear, spot, blot, aspersion, smudge
Antonyms: glory, renown
3-Penury
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning (English): the state of being very poor; extreme poverty.
Meaning (Odia): ଦାରିଦ୍ର୍ୟ
Use: He couldn’t face another year of penury.
Synonyms: wart, privation, poverty, indigence, impecuniosity
Antonyms: competence, wealth, affluence
4-Susceptible
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning (English): easily influenced or harmed by something
Meaning (Odia): ଅତ୍ୟଧିକ ସମ୍ବେଦନଶୀଳ
Use: She isn’t very susceptible to flattery.
Synonyms: capable, impressible, tender, sensitive
Antonyms: incapable, unimpressible, insensitive
5-Convoy
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning (English): a group of vehicles or ships that travel together, especially for protection
Meaning (Odia): ସମ୍ମିଳିତ
Use: A convoy of trucks containing supplies was sent to the famine area.
Synonyms: escort, guard, protection, conduct
Antonyms: loss, betrayal, capture, interception
6-Unenviable
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning (English): An unenviable duty or necessary action is unpleasant or difficult
Meaning (Odia): ଅବାଞ୍ଛିତ
Use: I had the unenviable task of cleaning up after the party.
Synonyms: mortifying, unenviable, ungainly, ill-chosen, clumsy, inapt
Antonyms: easy, desirable
7-Exacerbate
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning (English): to make something that is already bad even worse
Meaning (Odia): ନଷ୍ଟ କରିବାକୁ
Use: This attack will exacerbate the already tense relations between the two communities.
Synonyms: infuriate, incense, worsen, exacerbate
Antonyms: ease, help, mitigate, relieve
8-Retaliatory
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning (English): A retaliatory action is one that is harmful to someone who has done something to harm you
Meaning (Odia): ପ୍ରତିଶୋଧ
Use: He urged people not to resort to retaliatory violence.
Synonyms: justificative, retributive, retaliatory, justificatory
Antonym: rehabilitative
9-Culminate
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning (English): reach a climax
Meaning (Odia): ସମାପ୍ତ
Use: My arguments with the boss got worse and worse, and finally culminated in my resignation.
Synonyms: culminate, climax
Antonyms: begin, go on
10-Amicable
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning (English): relating to behaviour between people that is pleasant and friendly, often despite a difficult situation
Meaning (Odia): ବନ୍ଧୁତ୍ୱପୂର୍ଣ୍ଣ
Use: His manner was perfectly amicable, but I felt uncomfortable.
Synonyms: accessible, affable, affectionate, brotherly
Antonyms: adverse, alienated, antagonistic, bellicose
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