The Hindu Editorial VOCAB 11 February 2022
PROFANE(adjective): अपवित्र
Meaning: vulgar and inappropriate
अर्थ: अशिष्ट और अनुचित
Synonyms: coarse, nasty
Antonyms: kind, polite
Usage: They have profaned the long upheld traditions of the Temple.
Tarnish दूषित करना
Meaning: lose or cause to lose luster, especially as a result of exposure to air or moisture. (Verb)
अर्थ: चमक खोना या खोना, विशेष रूप से हवा या नमी के संपर्क के परिणामस्वरूप।
Synonyms: discolor, stain, sully, besmirch, blacken, smear, defile
Antonyms: improve, purify, clean, brighten, enhance
Usage: The scandal tarnished his reputation.
Charismatic : आकर्षक व्यक्तित्व युक्त
Meaning: exercising a compelling charm that inspires devotion in others. (Adjective)
अर्थ: एक आकर्षक आकर्षण का प्रयोग करना जो दूसरों में भक्ति को प्रेरित करता है।
Synonyms: charming, captivating, enchanting, glamorous
Antonyms: repulsive, unrelatable, tedious, abominable, unappealing
Usage: Not an obviously charismatic figure, Mr Chan’s principal qualities are those of a high-order bureaucrat.
Lopsided : असंतुलित, एकतरफ़ा
Meaning: with one side lower or smaller than the other
अर्थ: एक तरफ से कम या दूसरे से छोटा
Synonyms: uneven, unequal, irregular, unbalanced, disproportionate, partial
Antonyms: level, balanced, even
Usage: After all, such lopsided enthusiasm indicates that you feel well equipped to tell judges how to do their jobs
Rescind (Verb) : रद्द कर देना
Meaning: revoke, cancel, or repeal (a law, order, or agreement).
अर्थ: निरस्त, रद्द या निरस्त (एक कानून, आदेश, या समझौता)।
Synonyms: revoke, repeal, cancel, reverse, abrogate, overturn, overrule, override, annul, nullify,
Antonyms: enforce, enact
Example: the government eventually rescinded the directive
Sullen (adjective) : उदास
Meaning: bad-tempered and sulky.
अर्थ: बुरा-भला बोलने वाला और व्यभिचारी।
Synonyms: morose, resentful, glum, frowning, grumpy, peevish, indignant
Antonyms: agreeable, bright, cheerful, friendly, gentle
Example: The sullen criminal refused to follow the police officer’s instructions.
Prosecutor (noun): अभियोक्ता
Meaning: a legal official who accuses someone of committing a crime, especially in a law court
अर्थ: एक कानूनी अधिकारी जो किसी पर अपराध करने का आरोप लगाता है, खासकर कानून अदालत में
Synonyms: attorney, lawyer, prosecuting officer, functionary, the public prosecutor
Antonyms: unauthorized, unofficial, unestablished, irregular, unconfirmed
Usage: A government official who conducts criminal prosecutions on behalf of the state.
Magnanimous (adjective) : उदार
Meaning: generous or forgiving, especially towards a rival or less powerful person.
अर्थ: उदार या क्षमाशील, विशेष रूप से एक प्रतिद्वंद्वी या कम शक्तिशाली व्यक्ति के प्रति।
Synonyms: benevolent, munificent, bountiful, philanthropic, chivalrous
Antonyms: stingy, selfish, uncharitable
Example: Because she was kind and generous, the magnanimous queen was loved by all.
Odious (adjective) :घृणित
Meaning: extremely unpleasant; repulsive.
अर्थ: अत्यंत अप्रिय; प्रतिकारक।
Synonyms: revolting, repulsive, repellent, repugnant
Antonyms: delightful, pleasant, agreeable, charming
Example: The athlete got arrested for participating in the odious sport of dogfighting.
