The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary of 7th July 2021
In this article, all the important vocabulary of The Hindu Editorial dated 7th July 2021 is discussed with their meaning, synonyms, antonyms, and usage in a sentence.
1-Turmoil
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning (English): a state of confusion, uncertainty, or disorder
Meaning (Odia): ଅଶାନ୍ତି
Use: The whole region is in turmoil.
Synonyms: tumult, agitation, disturbance
Antonyms: ease, peace
2-Crusader
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning (English): someone who makes a determined effort to achieve or stop something because of their strong beliefs
Meaning (Odia): ଯୋଦ୍ଧା
Use: He caught the public imagination as a crusader against corruption.
Synonyms: social reformer, reformer, fighter
Antonyms: dilettante, nonmilitant
3-Credible
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning (English): able to be believed or trusted
Meaning (Odia): ନିର୍ଭରଯୋଗ୍ୟ
Use: They haven’t produced any credible evidence for convicting him.
Synonyms: apt, conceivable, conjectural
Antonyms: doubtful, dubious, improbable
4-Aghast
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning (English): suddenly filled with strong feelings of shock and worry
Meaning (Odia): ବିସ୍ମିତ
Use: He looked at her aghast.
Synonyms: affrighted, astonished, astare
Antonyms: cool, fearless, unaffected
5-Steer
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning (English): to control the direction of a vehicle
Meaning (Odia): ପରିଚାଳନା କର
Use: She carefully steered the car around the potholes.
Synonyms: operate, transfer, taper
Antonym: trail
6-Prod
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning (English): to push something or someone with your finger or with a pointed object
Meaning (Odia): ଫୋଡ଼ିବା
Use: I prodded her in the back to get her attention.
Synonyms: compass, nose, incite
7-Statute
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning (English): a law that has been formally approved and written down
Meaning (Odia): ନିୟମ
Use: The salaries of most federal workers are set by statute.
Synonyms: enactment, law, act, decree
Antonyms: custom, conventionality, prescription
8-Slew
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning (English): to turn or be turned round suddenly and awkwardly
Meaning (Odia): ବୁଲେଇବା
Use: The car hit a patch of ice and slewed around violently.
Synonyms: slide, slip, steal, sheer
Antonyms: dram, driblet, glimmer
9-Untenable
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning (English): (especially of a position or view) not able to be maintained or defended against attack or objection.
Meaning (Odia): ଅସ୍ଥିର, ଅପରିହାର୍ଯ୍ୟ
Use: If three people in four no longer support the government, isn’t this an untenable situation?
Synonyms: untenable, insupportable, unwarranted
Antonyms: sensible, reasonable
10-Impetus
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning (English): something that encourages a particular activity or makes that activity more energetic or effective
Meaning (Odia): ପ୍ରେରଣା
Use: The recent publicity surrounding homelessness has given (a) fresh impetus to the cause.
Synonyms: pulsing, whim, nerve impulse
Antonym: disincentive
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