9th MARCH 2019 THE HINDU EDITORIAL VOCABULARY

WORD

MEANING

SYNONYMS

Mediation

Noun

Intervention in a dispute in order to resolve it; arbitration.

Conciliation, Arbitration, Reconciliation,

Dispute

Noun

Disagreement or argument.

Debate, Discussion, Discourse, Disputation,

Incongruous

Adjective

Not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects of something

Out Of Place, Out Of Keeping, Inappropriate, Unsuitable, Unsuited

Embroil

Verb

Involve (someone) deeply in an argument, conflict, or difficult situation

Involve, Entangle, Ensnare, Enmesh, Catch Up, Mix Up, Bog Down, Mire

Protracted

Adjective

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

Long, Very Long, Of Considerable Length

Aggrieved

Adjective

Feeling resentment at having been unfairly treated.

Resentful, Affronted, Indignant, Disgruntled,

Ripe

Adjective

Having arrived at the fitting stage or time for a particular action or purpose)

Ready, Fit, Suitable, Right

Fanatics

Noun

A person filled with extreme and uncritical enthusiasm, especially for an extreme religious or political cause.

Zealot, Extremist, Militant, Dogmatist, Devotee,

Intractable

Adjective

Hard to control or deal with.

Unmanageable, Uncontrollable, Ungovernable

Demolition

Noun

The action or process of demolishing or being demolished.

Destruction,Flattening, Razing, Levelling, Bulldozing, Clearance

Revive

Verb

Improve the position or condition of.

Resuscitate, Bring Round, Bring To Life, Bring Back,

Restore

Verb

Bring back or re-establish (a previous right, practice, or situation)

Reinstate, Put Back, Replace

Verdict

Noun

A decision on an issue (especially by a court)

Judgement, Adjudication, Adjudgement, Decision

Confidentiality

Noun

The state of keeping or being kept secret or private.

Vitiate

Verb

Spoil or impair the quality or efficiency of

Ruin, Wreck, Destroy, Upset, Undo, Mess Up

Premature

Adjective

Occurring or done before the usual or proper time; too early

Untimely, Early, Too Soon, Too Early, Before Time

Disclosure

Noun

 a fact, especially a secret, that is made known

Revelation, Surprising Fact, Divulgence, Declaration, Announcement, News, Report

Controversial

Adjective

Public disagreement.

Contentious, Disputed, Contended, At Issue, Moot

Ought

Modal verb

Used to indicate duty or correctness, typically when criticizing someone’s actions.

Ought To, Should

Negotiate

Verb

Try to reach an agreement or compromise by discussion

Discuss Terms, Hold Talks, Discuss A Settlement, Talk, Consult Together

Prolonged

Adjective

Continuing for a long time or longer than usual; lengthy.

Continuous, Ongoing, Steady, Continual, Continuing

Adverse

Adjective

Preventing success or development; harmful; unfavourable

UnfavorableDisadvantageous, Inauspicious, Unpropitious,

Healing

Noun

The process of making or becoming sound or healthy again.

Secular

Adjective

Not connected with spiritual or religious matters

Non-Religious, Lay, Non-Church, Temporal, Worldly, Earthly, Profane

Revanchism

Noun

A policy of seeking to retaliate, especially to recover lost territory

Conservatism, Ultra-Conservatism, The Right

Plea

Noun

A request made in an urgent and emotional manner.

Appeal, Entreaty, Supplication, Petition, Prayer

Invader

Noun

A person or group that invades a country, region, or other place.

Attacker, Raider, Plunderer, Pillager, Marauder, Looter

Festering

Adjective

(of a negative feeling or a problem) becoming worse or more intense, especially through long-term neglect or indifference.

Wound

Noun

An injury to living tissue or physical body caused by a cut,

Injury, Lesion, Cut, Gash, Laceration, Tear, Rent, Puncture, Slash

Impression

Noun

An idea, feeling, or opinion about something or someone

Feeling, Sense, Fancy, Suspicion, Sneaking Suspicion,

Privilege

Noun

A special right, advantage, or immunity granted or available only to a particular person or group.

Advantage, Right, Benefit, Prerogative, Entitlement, Birthright, Due

WORD

MEANING

SYNONYMS

Endorse

Verb

Declare one’s public approval or support of.

Uphold, Support, Defend, Maintain, Confirm

Dilemma

Noun

A situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alternatives, especially ones that are equally undesirable.

Quandary, Predicament, Difficulty, Problem, Puzzle,

Ambition

Noun

A strong desire to do or achieve something.

Aspiration, Intention, Goal, Aim, Objective, Object

Concerted

Adjective

Jointly arranged or carried out; coordinated.

Joint, United, Jointly Planned, Coordinated,

Might

Modal verb

Used in reported speech, to express possibility or permission.

Inception

Noun

Starting point of an institution or activity.

Establishment, Institution, Foundation, Founding, Formation,

Envisage

Verb

Contemplate or conceive of as a possibility or a desirable future event.

Foresee, Predict, Forecast, Foretell, Anticipate, Expect, Think Likely, Envision

Elevation

Noun

The action or fact of raising or being raised to a higher or more important level, state, or position

Promotion, Upgrading, Advancement, Advance, Preferment

Bolster

Verb

Support or strengthen.

Strengthen, Support, Reinforce, Make Stronger, Boost, Fortify

Attribute

Verb

Regard something as being caused by

Ascribe, Assign, Accredit, Credit, Impute, Allot, Allocate

Negotiate

Verb

Try to reach an agreement or compromise by discussion.

Arrange, Work Out, Thrash Out, Hammer Out, Reach An Agreement On, Agree On,

Sans

Preposition

Without

Devoid, Bereft, Deprived, In Need

Opaque

Adjective

Not able to be seen through; not transparent

Obscure, Unclear, Dense, Uncertain, Indeterminate, Mysterious

Spurred

Adjective

(Of a rider or their boots) having a spiked device on the heels for urging a horse forward

Debt trap

Noun

A situation where it is difficult or impossible to repay the debt

Glitches

Noun

A sudden, usually temporary malfunction or fault of equipment.

Crash, Breakdown, Fault, Failure, Defect, Flaw, Collapse, Impairment

Collaborate

Verb

Work jointly on an activity or project.

Cooperate, Join, Join Up, Join Forces, Team Up

Eurosceptic

Noun

A person who is opposed to increasing the powers of the European Union.

Coalition

Noun

A temporary alliance for combined action, especially of political parties forming a government

Alliance, Union, Partnership, Affiliation,

Enthusiastic

Adjective

Having or showing intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval.

Eager, Keen, Avid, Ardent, Fervent, Warm,

Stringent

Adjective

Strict, precise, and exacting.

Strict, Firm, Rigid, Rigorous, Severe, Harsh, Tough

Mammoth

Adjective

Huge

Huge, Enormous, Gigantic, Giant, Colossal, Massive,

Endeavour

Noun

An attempt to achieve a goal

Attempt, Try, Bid, Effort, Trial, Venture

Invoked

Verb

Call on (a deity or spirit) in prayer, as a witness, or for inspiration.

Pray To, Call On, Appeal To, Plead With, Supplicate, Entreat, Solicit, Beseech, Beg, Implore, Importune, Petition

Phenomenal

Adjective

Remarkable or exceptional, especially exceptionally good.

Exceptional, Extraordinary, Remarkable, Outstanding, Amazing, Astonishing, Astounding,

Expansion

Noun

The action of becoming larger or more extensive.

Growth, Increase In Size, Enlargement, Extension, Augmentation, Development, Evolution

Eschew

Verb

Deliberately avoid using; abstain from

Abstain From, Refrain From, Give Up, Forgo, Forswear, Shun, Renounce, Swear Off, Abjure, Steer Clear Of, Have Nothing To Do With