The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary of 15th December 2021
In this article, all the important vocabulary of The Hindu Editorial dated 15th december 2021 is discussed with their meaning, synonyms, antonyms, and usage in a sentence.
1-Circumvent
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning (English): to avoid something, especially cleverly or illegally
Meaning (Odia): ଗତିରୋଧ ଜନ୍ମ କରିବା
Use: Ships were registered abroad to circumvent employment and safety regulations.
Synonyms: ensnare, entrap, outwit
Antonyms: force, subjugate, reduce
2-Demarcation
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning (English): a border or a rule that shows the limits of something or how things are divided
Meaning (Odia): ସୀମା
Use: The river serves as the line of demarcation (= the line showing the separation) between the two counties.
Synonyms: definition, configuration, outline
Antonyms: indefiniteness, openness, space
3-Garner
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning (English): to collect something, usually after much work or with difficulty
Meaning (Odia): ଜମା କରିବାକୁ
Use: Coppola garnered several Oscar awards for “The Godfather”.
Synonyms: gain, garner, pull together, realise
Antonyms: dissolve, separate
4-Fathom
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning (English): to discover the meaning of something
Meaning (Odia): ଅନୁସନ୍ଧାନ
Use: For years people have been trying to fathom (out) the mysteries of the whale’s song.
Synonyms: gauge, pierce, measure
Antonyms: survey, glance, scan, overlook
5-Disdainful
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning (English): showing that someone does not like someone or something and thinks that they do not deserve interest or respect
Meaning (Odia): ଅବହେଳନାପୂର୍ଣ୍ଣ
Use: She cast a disdainful glance at the food.
Synonyms: lordly, insulting, sniffy
Antonyms: respectful, humble
6-Braggart
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning (English): a person who boasts about achievements or possessions.
Meaning (Odia): ଅହଂକାର
Use: A braggart who was always talking about how much money he made.
Synonyms: boaster, vaunter, line-shooter
Antonym: humble
7-Conduit
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning (English): a pipe or passage for water or electrical wires to go through
Meaning (Odia): ପାଣି ନାଳି
Use: They make pipes and tubes that are used in construction and as electrical conduits.
Synonyms: canal, duct, passage, pipe
8-Prevaricating
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning (English): to avoid telling the truth or saying exactly what you think
Meaning (Odia): ପ୍ରସାରଣ
Use: He accused the minister of prevaricating.
Synonyms: hedge, fence
Antonyms: swear, testify
9-Sturdy
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning (English): physically strong and solid or thick, and therefore unlikely to break or be hurt
Meaning (Odia): ଦୃଢ଼
Use: That chair doesn’t look very sturdy.
Synonyms: bright, brilliant, clear, conspicuous
Antonyms: dim, exhausted, faded, faint
10-Delirious
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning (English): unable to think or speak clearly because of fever or mental confusion
Meaning (Odia): ଭ୍ରମାତ୍ମକ
Use: She had a high temperature and was delirious.
Synonyms: mad, hallucinating, excited
Antonyms: well, tame
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