14th MARCH 2019 THE HINDU EDITORIAL VOCABULARY

WORD

MEANING

SYNONYMS

Contempt

Noun

The feeling that a person or a thing is worthless or beneath consideration

Scorn, Disdain, Disrespect, Deprecation,

Stifle

Verb

Prevent or constrain

Constrain, Hinder, Hamper, Impede, Hold Back

Dissenting

Adjective

Holding or expressing opinions that are at variance with those commonly or officially held.

Guilty

Adjective

Culpable of or responsible for a specified wrongdoing

Culpable, To Blame, Blameworthy, Blameable

Imposing

Adjective

Grand and impressive in appearance.

Impressive, Striking, Arresting, Eye-Catching, Dramatic

Unfortunate

Adjective

Having or marked by bad fortune; unlucky.

Unlucky, Hapless, Out Of Luck, Down On One’s Luck

Explicit

Adjective

Stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt

Clear, Direct, Plain, Obvious, Straightforward, Clear-Cut

Threat

Noun

A statement of an intention to inflict pain, injury, damage, or other hostile action on someone in retribution for something done or not done.

Threatening Remark, Warning, Ultimatum, Intimidating Remark

Indeed

Adverb

Used to emphasize a statement or response confirming something already suggested

As Expected, To Be Sure, In Fact, In Point Of Fact, Really,

Empower

Verb

Give (someone) the authority or power to do something

Authorize, License, Entitle, Permit, Allow, Sanction,

Scandalise

Verb

Shock or horrify (someone) by a real or imagined violation of propriety or morality.

Shock, Appal, Outrage, Horrify, Disgust, Revolt

Tend

Verb

Regularly or frequently behave in a particular way or have a certain characteristic.

Be Inclined, Be Apt, Be Disposed of, Be Prone, Be Liable,

Interfere

Verb

Intervene in a situation without invitation or necessity

Meddlesome, Meddling, Intrusive, Intruding, Prying,

Outright

Adverb

Wholly and completely

Completely, Entirely, Wholly, Fully, Totally, Categorically,

Unilateral

Adjective

An action or decision performed by or affecting only one person, group, or country involved in a situation, without the agreement of another or the others.

Suo Motu

On its own motion

Displeasure

Noun

A feeling of annoyance or disapproval.

Annoyance, Irritation, Crossness, Infuriation, Anger

Offending

Adjective

Causing problems or displeasure

Imply

Verb

Indicate the truth or existence of (something) by suggestion rather than explicit reference.

Insinuate, Suggest, Hint, Intimate, Implicate,

Moot

Adjective

Subject to debate, dispute, or uncertainty

Debatable, Open To Debate, Open To Discussion, Arguable, Questionable

Umbrage

Noun

Offence or annoyance.

Take Offence, Be Offended, Take Exception, Bridle,

Preserve

Verb

Maintain (something) in its original or existing state.

Conserve, Protect, Maintain, Care For, Take Care Of,

Dignity

Noun

A sense of pride in oneself; self-respect

Self-Esteem, Self-Worth, Self-Respect, Pride, Morale

Overzealous

Adjective

Too zealous in one’s attitude or behaviour

Extreme, Fanatical, Over-Enthusiastic, Extremist, Violent,

Brushed

Adjective

Having a soft raised nap

Adverse

Adjective

Preventing success or development; harmful; unfavourable

Unfavourable, Disadvantageous, Inauspicious,

Shrug

Verb

Raise (one’s shoulders) slightly and momentarily to express doubt, ignorance, or indifference.

Sweeping

Adjective

Extending or performed in a long, continuous curve

Broad, Extensive, Expansive, Vast, Spacious, Roomy

Propaganda

Noun

Information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote a political cause or point of view.

Information, Promotion, Advertising,

Convict

Verb

Declare (someone) to be guilty of a criminal offence by the verdict of a jury or the decision of a judge in a court of law.

Declare Guilty, Find Guilty, Pronounce Guilty

Summarily

Adverb

In a summary manner; without the customary formalities.

Immediately, Instantly, Right Away, Right Off, Forthwith, Promptly

Curb

Noun

A check or restraint on something.

Restraint, Restriction, Check, Brake, Rein, Control

Tendentious

Adjective

Expressing or intending to promote a particular cause or point of view, especially a controversial one

Contentious, Disputed, Contended, At Issue, Moot,

Criticism

Noun

The expression of disapproval of someone or something on the basis of perceived faults or mistakes.

Censure, Reproval, Condemnation, Denunciation,

Compelling

Adjective

Evoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerfully irresistible way.

Enthralling, Captivating, Gripping, Engrossing,

Sparingly

Adverb

In a restricted or infrequent manner; in small quantities

Impression

Noun

An idea, feeling, or opinion about something or someone, especially one formed without conscious thought or on the basis of little evidence

Feeling, Sense, Fancy, Suspicion, Sneaking Suspicion

Dissent

Noun

The holding or expression of opinions at variance with those commonly or officially held.

Disagreement, Lack Of Agreement, Difference Of Opinion

Lenience

NOUN

The fact or quality of being more merciful or tolerant than expected; clemency

Detached

Adjective

Separate or disconnected

Unfastened, Disconnected, Disengaged, Parted,

WORD

MEANING

SYNONYMS

Inflation

Noun

The action of inflating something or the condition of being inflated

Exaggeration, Overemphasis, Magnification, Amplification,

Monetary

Adjective

Relating to money or currency.

Financial, Fiscal, Pecuniary, Money, Cash

Becalmed

Adjective

 unable to move

Momentum

Noun

The impetus gained by a moving object

Speed, Pace, Rate, Tempo, Impetus

Drastic

Adjective

Likely to have a strong or far-reaching effect; radical and extreme.

Extreme, Serious, Forceful, Desperate, Dire, Radical,

Slumped

Verb

Sit, lean, or fall heavily and limply.

Sit Heavily, Flop, Flump, Collapse,

Comprise

Verb

Consist of; be made up of.

Consist Of, Be Made Up Of, Be Composed Of, Contain,

Shrink

Verb

Become or make smaller in size or amount

Get Smaller, Become Smaller, Grow Smaller, Contract

Contractions

Noun

The process of becoming smaller

Shrinking, Reduction In Size, Shrinkage

Bode

Verb

Be a portent of a particular outcome.

Proxy

Noun

The authority to represent someone else, especially in voting.

Deputy, Representative, Substitute, Delegate, Agent,

Sustained

Adjective

Continuing for an extended period or without interruption

Revival

Noun

An improvement in the condition, strength, or fortunes of someone or something

Improvement, Rallying, Picking Up, Betterment, Amelioration,

Vital

Adjective

Absolutely necessary; essential.

Essential, Indispensable, Crucial, Requisite,

Curb

Noun

A check or restraint on something.

Restraint, Restriction, Check, Brake, Rein, Control,

Outlay

Noun

An amount of money spent on something.

Expenditure, Expenses, Spending, Outgoings,

Anaemic

Adjective

Lacking in colour, spirit, or vitality

Feeble, Weak, Insipid, Pallid, Pale

Reassurance

Noun

The action of removing someone’s doubts or fears.

Comfort, Solace

Persistent

Adjective

Continuing to exist or occur over a prolonged period

Continuing, Constant, Continual, Continuous

Deflationary

Adjective

Characterized by or tending to cause economic deflation

Disquieting

Adjective

Inducing feelings of anxiety or worry

Appalling, Horrifying, Horrific, Dreadful,

Collapse

Verb

(of a structure) suddenly fall down or give way

Cave In, Fall In, Subside

Agrarian

Adjective

Relating to cultivated land or the cultivation of land

Agricultural, Rural, Countryside, Farming, Rustic,

Heartland

Noun

The central or most important part of a country, area, or field of activity.

Affordability

Noun

Bility to be afforded; inexpensiveness.

Spigot

Noun

A small peg or plug, especially for insertion into the vent of a cask.

Stopper, Stop, Plug, Bung

Woo

Verb

Seek the favour, support, or custom of.

Try To Attract, Try To Cultivate, Chase, Pursue

Impulses

Noun

A sudden strong and unreflective urge or desire to act.

Urge, Instinct, Drive, Compulsion