1st MARCH 2019 THE HINDU EDITORIAL VOCABULARY

WORD

MEANING

SYNONYMS

Escalate

Increase rapidly

Grow, Intensify

Gesture

An action performed to convey a feeling or intention

Signal,Sign,Motion,Indication

Appreciate

Be grateful for something

Value, Respect, Prize

Diplomacy

Management of international relationship by country’s representatives.

Tact, Tactfulness, Sensitivity, Discretion

Sort

A category of things or people with a common feature; a type.

Kind, Variety, Class, Classification, Style

Compell

Force or oblige (someone) to do something.

Force, Pressure, Impel, Drive

Brink

Something unwelcome, is about to happen; the verge

Edge, Margin, Rim, Lip

Conflict

A serious disagreement or argument

Dispute, Quarrel, Squabble, Disagreement

Spiral

Show a continuous and dramatic increase

Coiled, Helical, Curling, Winding

Utterance

A spoken word, statement, or vocal sound.

A remark, Comment, Statement, Observation

Grief

Intense sorrow, especially caused by someone’s death

Sorrow, Misery, Sadness, Anguish, Pain

Triumphalism

Excessive exultation over one’s success or achievements (used especially in a political context)

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Foil

Prevent (something considered wrong or undesirable) from succeeding

Thwart, Counter, Oppose, Baulk

Mob

A large crowd of people, whoes intention is to cause trouble or violence.

The crowd, Horde, Multitude, Rabble, Mass, Body, Throng

 Outrage

An extremely strong reaction of anger, shock, or indignation

Indignation, Fury, Anger, Rage, Disapproval, Wrath

Poise

Having a composed and self-assured manner.

Composed, Assured, Self-Controlled, Cool-Headed, Calm, Cool

Denial

The action of denying something

Counterstatement, Refutation, Rebuttal, Repudiation

Obfuscation

The action of making something obscure, unclear, or unintelligible

Bewilderment,Mystification,Befuddlement,Bemusement

Herald

A person or thing viewed as a sign that something is about to happen

Harbinger, Sign, Indicator, Indication, Prelude, Portent

Paradigm

A typical example or pattern of something; a model.

Specimen, Sample, Exemplar, Exemplification

Fragile

Easily broken or damaged

Breakable, Brittle, Frangible, Smashable

Consensus

 A general agreement

An agreement, Harmony, Concord

WORD

MEANING

SYNONYMS

Reinstatement

The action of giving someone back a position they have lost

Restoration, Return To Power, Bringing Back

Ideological

a system of ideas and ideals, especially concerning economic or political theory and policy

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Tussle

A vigorous struggle to obtain or achieve something.

Scuffle, Fight, Struggle, Skirmish, Brawl, Scrimmage

Compell

Force or oblige (someone) to do something.

Force, Pressure, Impel, Drive

Contradictions

A combination of statements, ideas, which are opposed to one another

Denial, Refutation, Rebuttal, Countering, Counterstatement

 Endured

Suffer (something painful or difficult) patiently.

Tolerate, Bear

Sceptical

Not easily convinced

Dubious, Doubtful

Outcry

An exclamation or shout.

Cry, Yell, Howl, Whoop, Roar, Scream

Disposed

Inclined or willing

Prepared, Ready, Minded

 Regime

A government, especially an authoritarian one

Reign, Dominion, Sovereignty, Jurisdiction

Imposition

The action or process of imposing something or of being imposed

Tax, Levy, Duty, Charge, Tariff, Toll, Excise

Sanctions

A threatened penalty for disobeying a law or rule

Penalty, Punishment, Deterrent

Respite

A short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant

Rest, Break, Intermission, Interlude, Recess, Lull

Reeling

Lose one’s balance and stagger or lurch violently.

Stagger, Lurch, Sway, Rock

Galloping

progress rapidly in a seemingly uncontrollable manner.

Rush,Race,Runs,Print,Bolt

Reiterated

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

Repeat,Restate,Retell,Recapitulate

Complied

Act in accordance with a wish or command

Observe, Obey, Follow, Respect

Abiding

lasting a long time; enduring

Enduring, Lasting, Persisting, Lifelong, Continuing

Expediency

The quality of being convenient and practical despite possibly being improper or immoral; convenience.

Advantage, Advantageousness, Usefulness, Utility, Benefit

Protracted

Lasting for a long time or longer than expected or usual.

Long, Very Long, Prolonged, Extended, Extensive

 Adherence

Attachment or commitment to a person

Bond, Adhesiveness, Adhesion, Attachment

 Juncture

A particular point in events or time

A point, Time, Moment, Stage