The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary of 30th July 2021
In this article, all the important vocabulary of The Hindu Editorial dated 30th July 2021 is discussed with their meaning, synonyms, antonyms, and usage in a sentence.
1-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: friendly, genial, hearty, kind, kindly, loving
Antonyms: adverse, alienated, antagonistic, bellicose
2-Strictures
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning (English): a statement of severe criticism or disapproval
Meaning (Odia): ବାଧ୍ୟତାମୂଳକ
Use: The strictures of the United Nations have failed to have any effect on the warring factions.
Synonyms: censure, criticism, animadversion, reprobation, dispraise
Antonyms: praise, commendation, eulogy, compliment
3-Ruckus
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning (English): a noisy situation or argument
Meaning (Odia): ଯୁକ୍ତି
Use: He caused quite a ruckus.
Synonyms: commotion, hurly burly, clamor, disturbance, uproar
Antonyms: peace, quiet
4-Consensus
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning (English): a generally accepted opinion or decision among a group of people
Meaning (Odia): ସାଧାରଣ ଚୁକ୍ତି
Use: The general consensus in the office is that he can’t do his job.
Synonyms: harmony, concord
Antonyms: disagreement, dissensus
5-Antagonism
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning (English): hate, extreme unfriendliness, or active opposition to someone
Meaning (Odia): ବିରୋଧ କରନ୍ତୁ
Use: There’s a history of antagonism between the two teams.
Synonyms: abhorrence, antipathy, aversion, detestation, disgust
Antonyms: affinity, agreement, attraction, congeniality, fellow-feeling
6-Expedite
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning (English): to make something happen more quickly
Meaning (Odia): ଶୀଘ୍ର
Use: Something needs to be done to expedite the process.
Synonyms: accelerate, advance, despatch, drive, drive on
Antonyms: check, clog, delay, drag, hinder
7-Helm
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning (English): the handle or wheel which controls the direction in which a ship or boat travels
Meaning (Odia): ଷ୍ଟିଅରିଂ
Use: Who was at the helm when the collision occurred?
Synonyms: direction, control, command, rule, reins
8-Ramification
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning (English): the possible results of an action
Meaning (Odia): ପ୍ରଭାବ
Use: Have you considered all the ramifications of your suggestion?
Synonyms: branching, branch, offshoot, division, divergence
Antonyms: line, trunk, stem, bole, course, thread
9-Pitfall
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning (English): a likely mistake or problem in a situation
Meaning (Odia): ବିପଦ
Use: There’s a video that tells new students about pitfalls to avoid.
Synonyms: stone pit, quarry, fossa, infernal region, pitfall, pit, stone
Antonyms: Guard, Protection
10-Agile
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning (English): able to move your body quickly and easily
Meaning (Odia): ଚତୁର
Use: Monkeys are very agile climbers.
Synonyms: active, alert, brisk, bustling, busy, diligent
Antonyms: dull, heavy, idle, inactive, indolent, inert
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