The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary of 15th February 2022
Hindu Editorial Vocabulary List
In this article, all the important vocabulary of The Hindu Editorial dated 15th February 2022 is discussed with their meaning, synonyms, antonyms, and usage in a sentence.
1-Narcissism
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning (English): too much interest in and admiration for your own physical appearance and/or your own abilities
Meaning (Odia): ଇଗୋ
Use: Those who suffer from narcissism become self-absorbed or chronic show-offs.
Synonyms: conceit, narcism, vanity
Antonyms: modesty, detachment, timidity
2-Vantage
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning (English): a fairly high level of ability in a foreign language according to the Common European Framework (= a description of language ability levels created by the Council of Europe)
Meaning (Odia): ଅଗ୍ରଭୂମି
Use: From a concealed vantage point, he saw a car arrive.
Synonyms: advantage, reward
Antonyms: disparity, check, stop, hurdle
3-Stentorian
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning (English): using a very loud voice, or (of a voice) very loud
Meaning (Odia): ଉଚ୍ଚଶବ୍ଦକାରୀ
Use: He spoke in stentorian tones.
Synonyms: stunning, deafening, very loud
Antonyms: muted, serene, silent, peaceful
4-Prefatory
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning (English): coming at the beginning of a piece of writing or a speech
Meaning (Odia): ପ୍ରାରଂଭିକ
Use: Three further prefatory remarks are necessary.
Synonyms: introductory, preclusive, initiative, preliminary
Antonyms: subsequent, concluding, terminal
5-Stroll
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning (English): to walk in a slow relaxed way, especially for pleasure
Meaning (Odia): ପଦଚାରଣା
Use: We could stroll into town if you like.
Synonyms: ramble, wander, rove, roam
Antonyms: stay, run.
6-Taciturn
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning (English): tending not to speak much
Meaning (Odia): ଅଳ୍ପ ଭାଷୀ
Use: He’s a reserved, taciturn person.
Synonyms: close, dumb, mute, reserved, reticent, silent
Antonyms: communicative, free, garrulous, loquacious
7-Onus
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning (English): the responsibility or duty to do something
Meaning (Odia): ଦାୟିତ୍ୱ
Use: The onus of proof lies with you.
Synonyms: preventive, lading, incumbrance, preventative
Antonyms: help, virtuousness, exoneration, benefit
8-Shrewdness
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning (English): clear understanding and good judgment of a situation, usually resulting in an advantage
Meaning (Odia): ଚତୁର
Use: Freed acted with his accustomed shrewdness.
Synonyms: acumen, acuteness, cleverness, discernment
Antonyms: bluntness, dulness, obtuseness, stupidity
9-Invigorate
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning (English): to make someone feel fresher, healthier, and more energetic
Meaning (Odia): ବଳବର୍ଧନ କରିବା
Use: Take a deep breath in to invigorate you.
Synonyms: recreate, refresh, relax, relieve, repose, rest
Antonyms: exhaust, fag, fatigue, harass, jade
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10-Gist
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning (English): the most important pieces of information about something, or general information without details
Meaning (Odia): ତାତ୍ପର୍ଯ୍ୟ
Use: That was the gist of what he said.
Synonyms: essence, pith, marrow, substance
Antonyms: surplusage, redundancy, additament
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