The Hindu Editorial VOCAB 28 January 2022
Vacuum : शून्य स्थान
- Meaning: a space entirely devoid of matter. (Noun)
- अर्थ: एक अंतरिक्ष पूरी तरह से पदार्थ से रहित।
- Synonyms: void, emptiness, vacancy
- Antonyms: fullness, abundance
- Usage in a Sentence: The writer criticized the moral vacuum in society.
Disconcerting : चिंताजनक
- Meaning: tending to cause discomfort, uneasiness or alarm; unsettling; troubling; upsetting.
- अर्थ: असुविधा, बेचैनी या अलार्म पैदा करने की प्रवृत्ति; बेचैन; परेशान कर; परेशान।
- Synonyms: unsettling, disturbing, embarrassing
- Antonyms: soothing, affable, comforting
- Usage in a Sentence: I found it very disconcerting to be in the function in which I was not invited.
Proxy: प्रतिनिधि
- Meaning: the authority to represent someone else, especially in voting.
- अर्थ: विशेष रूप से मतदान में किसी और का प्रतिनिधित्व करने का अधिकार।
- Synonyms: substitute, surrogate, deputy, representative
- Usage in a sentence: Your proxy will need to sign the form on your behalf.
Stark: नितांत)
- Meaning: severe or bare in appearance or outline.
- अर्थ: दिखने या रूपरेखा में गंभीर या नंगे।
- Synonyms: crisp, distinct, obvious
- Antonyms: fuzzy, indistinct, pleasant
- Usage in a sentence: The remains of the building stand as a stark reminder of the fire.
Futuristic(adjective)भविष्य
- Meaning: having or involving very modern technology or design.
- अर्थ: बहुत आधुनिक तकनीक या डिजाइन का होना या उसमें शामिल होना।
- Synonyms: innovative, modern, cutting edge, visionary
- Antonyms: old, retro.
- Usage: It almost seems futuristic in design, but you can have it right now.
Intimidate(verb)धमकाना
- Meaning: frighten or overawe (someone), especially in order to make them do what one wants.
- अर्थ: भयभीत करना या ओवरवेट करना (कोई), विशेष रूप से उन्हें ऐसा करने के लिए जो कोई चाहता है।
- Synonyms: dishearten, dismay, terrify
- Antonyms: please, praise
- Usage: Her boss intimidates her
COUP (noun)तख्तापलट
- Meaning: an instance of successfully achieving something difficult.
- अर्थ: सफलतापूर्वक कुछ कठिन हासिल करने की एक मिसाल।
- Synonyms: accomplishment, achievement, attainment, triumph.
- Antonyms: debacle, failure, downfall, fiasco.
- Usage: Since our team is usually eliminated early in the competition, we considered it a major coup when we won the championship.:
MELLOW (adjective)मधुर
- Meaning: (especially of a sound, flavour, or color) pleasantly smooth or soft; free from harshness.
- अर्थ: (विशेषकर ध्वनि, स्वाद, या रंग) सुखद रूप से चिकना या नरम; कठोरता से मुक्त।
- Synonyms: dulcet, euphonious, melodious, mellifluous, mellifluent.
- Antonyms: rugged, abrading, gruff, abrasive, harsh.
- Usage: His mellow voice and his qualitative speech made everyone applaud him.
REPINE (verb)विलाप करना
- Meaning: feel or express discontent; fret.
- अर्थ: असंतोष महसूस करना या व्यक्त करना; झल्लाहट।
- Synonyms: mope, languish, despondent, lament.
- Antonyms: complacent, fulfilled, rejoice, contented.
- Usage: The soldiers repine for their families when they are stationed overseas.
PRECARIOUS (adjective)अनिश्चित
- Meaning: dependent on chance; uncertain.
- अर्थ: संयोग पर निर्भर; अनिश्चित।
- Synonyms: unsure, unpredictable, doubtful, dubious.
- Antonyms: certain, stable, confirmed, definite.
- Usage: As Finance Secretary I found that the finances of the state were in a precarious condition.
Saving grace : विशेष गुण
- Meaning: the redeeming grace of God.
- अर्थ: ईश्वर की कृपा से छुड़ाने वाली कृपा।
- Synonyms: good point, attractive aspect, advantage
- Antonyms: weak point, disadvantage, difficulty, weakness
- Usage in a Sentence: Dogs are a man’s best friend and a cop’s saving grace.
