The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary of 13th September 2021
In this article, all the important vocabulary of The Hindu Editorial dated 13th September 2021 is discussed with their meaning, synonyms, antonyms, and usage in a sentence.
1-Rapacious
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning (English): having or showing a strong wish to take things for yourself, usually using unfair methods or force
Meaning (Odia): ଲୋଭୀ
Use: He looked somehow rapacious.
Synonyms: avaricious, close, covetous, greedy
Antonyms: bountiful, free, generous, liberal
2-Prelude
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning (English): something that comes before a more important event or action that introduces or prepares for it
Meaning (Odia): ଉପକ୍ରମଣିକା
Use: The changes are seen as a prelude to wide-ranging reforms.
Synonyms: introduction, preparation, preface, proem
Antonyms: sequel, conclusion
3-Entrant
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning (English): a person who becomes a member of a group or organization
Meaning (Odia): ପ୍ରବେଶ
Use: He applied for entrant to university 3 years ago.
Synonyms: neophyte, newbie, newcomer, fledgling
Antonym: noncandidate
4-Exonerate
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning (English): to show or state that someone or something is not guilty of something
Meaning (Odia): ଅଧିକାରଗୁଡିକୁ କ୍ଷମା କରିବା
Use: The report exonerated the crew from all responsibility for the collision.
Synonyms: absolve, acquit, clear, discharge
Antonyms: accuse, bind, charge, compel, condemn
5-Wary
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning (English): not completely trusting or certain about something or someone
Meaning (Odia): ଧ୍ୟାନ
Use: I’m a little wary of/about giving people my address when I don’t know them very well.
Synonyms: alert, awake, careful, cautious
Antonyms: careless, drowsy, dull, heedless
6-Adversary
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning (English): an enemy
Meaning (Odia): ବିରୋଧି
Use: He saw her as his main adversary within the company.
Synonyms: antagonist, competitor, enemy, foe
Antonyms: abettor, accessory, accomplice, ally
7-Stifle
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning (English): to (cause to) be unable to breathe because you have no air
Meaning (Odia): ଦବାନ୍ତୁ
Use: He is said to have stifled his victim with a pillow.
Synonyms: cool, extinguish, put out, smother, subdue
Antonyms: blaze, brand, burn, cauterize, char
8-Stymie
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning (English): to prevent something from happening or someone from achieving a purpose
Meaning (Odia): ଅବରୋଧ
Use: In our search for evidence, we were stymied by the absence of any recent documents.
Synonyms: block up, lug, immobilize, seal off, obturate
Antonyms: assist, help
9-Intrinsic
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning (English): being an extremely important and basic characteristic of a person or thing
Meaning (Odia): ଆଭ୍ୟନ୍ତରୀଣ
Use: The brooch has little intrinsic value.
Synonyms: congenital, essential, immanent, inborn
Antonyms: accidental, casual, external, extrinsic
10-Relic
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning (English): an object, tradition, or system from the past that continues to exist
Meaning (Odia): ଅବଶିଷ୍ଟ
Use: During the dig, the archaeological team found some relics from the Stone Age.
Synonyms: antique, artifact, residue.
Antonyms: recent, latest, neoteric.
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