12th MARCH 2019 THE HINDU EDITORIAL VOCABULARY

WORD

MEANING

SYNONYMS

Invigorate

Verb

Give strength or energy to.

Revitalize, Energize, Refresh, Revive, Vivify, Brace, Rejuvenate, Enliven

Numerous

Adjective

Great in number; many.

Many, A Lot Of, A Great Many, Very Many, Countless, Scores Of, Innumerable

Resolute

Adjective

Admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering.

Determined, Purposeful, Purposive, Resolved, Decided, Adamant

Substantially

Adverb

To a great or significant extent.

Considerably, Significantly, Greatly, A Great Deal, To A Great Extent

Wise

Adjective

Having or showing experience, knowledge, and good judgement.

Sage, Sagacious, Intelligent, Clever, Learned, Showing Great Knowledge

Fragility

Noun

The quality of being easily broken or damaged.

Frailty, Flimsiness, Weakness, Delicacy, Daintiness, Fineness, Brittleness

Scope

Noun

The opportunity or possibility to do or deal with something.

Extent, Range, Breadth, Width, Reach, Sweep, Purview, Span, Stretch, Spread, Horizon

Devolution

Noun

The transfer or delegation of power to a lower level, especially by central government to local or regional administration.

Decentralization, Delegation, Dispersal, Distribution, Transfer, Surrender, Relinquishment

Redistribution

Noun

The distribution of something in a different way, typically to achieve greater social equality.

Afflict

Verb

(Of a problem or illness) cause pain or trouble to; affect adversely.

Trouble, Bother, Burden, Distress, Cause Trouble To, Cause Suffering To, Beset, Harass, Worry, Oppress, Annoy, Vex, Irritate, Exasperate, Strain, Stress, Tax

Disinformation

Noun

False information which is intended to mislead

Lie, Falsehood, Fib, Fabrication, Deception, Made-Up Story, Trumped-Up Story, Fake News, Invention, Fiction, Piece Of Fiction, Falsification, Falsity, Cock And Bull Story, Barefaced Lie

Campaign

Noun

An organized course of action to achieve a goal.

Crusade, Drive, Push, Effort, Struggle, Move, Movement

Disenfranchisement

Noun

The state of being deprived of a right or privilege, especially the right to vote.

Corrode

Verb

Destroy or weaken (something) gradually.

Wear Away, Wear Down, Abrade, Scrape Away, Grind Down, Crumble, Dissolve, Weather

Divisive

Adjective

Tending to cause disagreement or hostility between people

Alienating, Estranging, Isolating, Schismatic

Majoritarian

Adjective

Governed by or believing in decision by a majority

Tendencies

Noun

A group within a larger political party or movement.

Alarmingly

Adverb

In a worrying or disturbing way.

Under-represent

Verb

Provide with insufficient or inadequate representation

Sustenance

Noun

The maintaining of someone or something in life or existence

Support, Maintenance, Keep, Means Of Support, Means, Living, Livelihood, Subsistence, Income,

Praiseworthy

Adjective

Serving approval and admiration

Commendable, Laudable, Admirable, Creditable, Worthy, Worthy Of Admiration, Meritorious,

Vulnerabilities

Noun

The quality or state of being exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally.

Pronounced

Adjective

Very noticeable or marked; conspicuous.

Noticeable, Marked, Strong, Conspicuous, Striking, Distinct, Decided, Definite, Prominent, Notable,

Undermine

Verb

Lessen the effectiveness, power, or ability of, especially gradually or insidiously

Subvert, Sabotage, Threaten, Weaken, Compromise, Diminish

Occasion

Noun

A particular event, or the time at which it takes place.

Instance, Time, Moment, Juncture, Point

Reiterate

Verb

Say something again or a number of times, typically for emphasis or clarity.

Repeat, Say Again, Restate, Retell, Recapitulate, Go Over, Go Over And Over

Reinforce

Verb

Strengthen or support (an object or substance), especially with additional material.

Strengthen, Fortify, Bolster Up, Shore Up, Buttress, Prop Up, Underpin, Brace, Stiffen, Toughen, Support, Hold Up

Rejuvenation

Noun

The action or process of making someone or something look or feel better, younger, or more vital

Integrity

Noun

The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles.

Honesty, Uprightness, Probity, Rectitude, Honour, Honourableness, Upstandingness, Good Character

Electoral

Adjective

Relating to elections or electors

Curb

Noun

A check or restraint on something

Restraint, Restriction, Check, Brake, Rein, Control, Limitation, Limit, Constraint, Stricture

Rapidly

Adverb

Very quickly; at a great rate

Quickly, Fast, Swiftly, Speedily, At Speed, At Full Speed, At The Speed Of Light, Post-Haste, Hotfoot

Hazards

Noun

A danger or risk.

Danger, Risk, Peril, Threat, Menace

Falsehoods

Noun

The state of being untrue,

A Lie

Polarisation

Noun

A division into two sharply contrasting groups or sets of opinions or beliefs.

Consolidation

Noun

The action or process of combining a number of things into a single more effective or coherent whole.

Adequate

Adjective

Satisfactory or acceptable in quality or quantity

Sufficient, Enough, Ample, Requisite, Apposite, Appropriate, Suitable

Contenders

Noun

A person or group competing with others to achieve something.

Disregard

Verb

Pay no attention to; ignore

Ignore, Take No Notice Of, Take No Account Of, Pay No Attention To, Pay No Heed To, Refuse To Acknowledge

Reign

Verb

Hold royal office; rule as monarch

Ruling, Regnant

Existential

Adjective

Relating to existence.

Disempower

Verb

Make (a person or group) less powerful or confident

Governance

Noun

The action or manner of governing a state, organization, etc

Empowerment

Noun

Authority or power is given to someone to do something.

Uphold

Verb

Confirm or support (something which has been questioned)

Confirm, Endorse, Sustain, Validate, Ratify, Verify, Vindicate, Justify, Approve

WORD

MEANING

SYNONYMS

Seemingly

Adverb

So as to give the impression of having a certain quality; apparently

apparently, on the face of it, to all appearances, as far as one can see, as far as one can tell, on the surface, to all intents and purposes, outwardly, evidently

Coordinated

Verb

Bring the different elements of into an efficient relationship.

harmonize, correlate, interrelate, synchronize, bring together

Allay

Verb

Diminish or put at rest

reduce, diminish, decrease, lessen, assuage, alleviate, ease, relieve, soothe, soften

Notwithstanding

Preposition

In spite of.

in spite of, despite, regardless of, for all

Despite

Preposition

Without being affected by; in spite of.

Argue

Verb

Exchange or express diverging or opposite views, typically in a heated or angry way

quarrel, disagree, row, squabble, bicker, fight, wrangle, dispute, feud, have a row, bandy words

Persistent

Adjective

Continuing firmly or obstinately in an opinion or course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition

tenacious, persevering, determined, resolute, purposeful, dogged, single-minded, tireless,

Lacklustre

Adjective

Lacking in vitality

uninspired, uninspiring, unimaginative, dull, humdrum, colourless, characterless, bland, insipid

Mere

Adjective

Used to emphasize how small or insignificant someone or something is

trifling, meagre, bare, trivial, paltry, basic, scant, scanty, skimpy, minimal, slender

Considerably

Adverb

By a notably large amount or to a notably large extent; greatly

greatly, much, very much, a great deal, a lot, lots, a fair amount

Appropriate

Adjective

Suitable or proper in the circumstances

suitable, proper, fitting, apt

Aggressively

Adverb

 in a determined and forceful way

Recession

Noun

A period of temporary economic decline during which trade and industrial activity are reduced, generally identified by a fall in GDP in two successive quarters

economic decline, downturn, depression, slump, slowdown, trough, credit crunch, credit squeeze

Hawkish

Adjective

Advocating an aggressive or warlike policy, especially in foreign affairs

aggressive, belligerent, warmongering, warring, bellicose, pugnacious, combative, bloodthirsty,

Stance

Noun

The way in which someone stands

posture, body position, pose, attitude, bearing

Deteriorate

Verb

Become progressively worse

worsen, get worse, decline, be in decline, degenerate, decay

Dovish

Adjective

Advocating peaceful or conciliatory policies, especially in foreign affairs.

Stimulus

Noun

A thing or event that encourages to happen

spur, stimulant, encouragement, impetus, boost, prompt, prod, incentive, inducement,

Fiscal

Adjective

Relating to government revenue, especially taxes.

tax, budgetary, revenue

Obvious

Adjective

Easily perceived or understood; clear, self-evident, or apparent.

clear, plain, plain to see, crystal clear, evident, apparent, manifest, patent, conspicuous,

Disruptive

Adjective

Causing or tending to cause disruption

troublemaking, troublesome, unruly, rowdy, disorderly, undisciplined, attention-seeking, riotous,

Wreak havoc

Verb

Cause (a large amount of damage or harm)

inflict, create, cause, result in, effect, engender, bring about, perpetrate, unleash

Prevent

Verb

Stop (someone) from doing something.

stop, put a stop to, avert, nip in the bud, fend off, turn aside, stave off,

Destructive

Adjective

Causing great and irreparable damage.

devastating, ruinous, disastrous, catastrophic, calamitous, cataclysmic