The Hindu Editorial VOCAB 26 November 2020 (Improve Your Vocabulary)
PLAUDIT (noun) : प्रशंसा
- Meaning: an expression of praise or approval.
- अर्थ: प्रशंसा या अनुमोदन की अभिव्यक्ति।
- Synonyms: acclamation, commendation, encomiums, accolades.
- Antonyms: condemnation, criticism, vilification, admonition.
- Usage: The film smoothly rides on its success, earning the plaudit of being one of the highest-ever grossers in the Malayalam film industry.
Axiomatic(Adjective) : स्वयं स्पष्ट
- Meaning: self-evident or unquestionable.
- अर्थ: स्वयं स्पष्ट या निर्विवाद।
- Synonym: Understood, Given, Granted, self-evident
- Antonym: Misunderstood, uncertain
- Usage: The arithmetic principles are axiomatic in nature.
Connivance(Noun) : मिलीभगत
- Meaning: Secretly involved in immoral or illegal activity.
- अर्थ: अनैतिक या अवैध गतिविधि में गुप्त रूप से शामिल।
- Synonym: Involvement, assistance, conspiracy, intrigue
- Antonym: Disapprobation, rejection, dislike
- Usage: With the connivance of the government, the Indian army planned a surgical strike.
Ephemeral(Adjective) : अल्पकालिक
- Meaning: Lasting for short time
- अर्थ: कम समय तक रहना
- Synonyms: Temporary, Short-lived, transient.
- Antonyms: long-lived, enduring, everlasting, eternal, perpetual.
- Usage: time is ephemeral so don’t waste it.
Altruist (Noun) : परोपकार के सिद्धन्त का
- Meaning: who make charitable donations
- अर्थ: जो धर्मार्थ दान करते हैं
- Synonyms:beneficent, benevolent, charitable, humanitarian, philanthropist, generous
- Antonyms: self-centered, self-concerned, selfish.
- Usage:Animals can have more altruistic behavior than humans.
Mundane (Adjective) : सांसारिक
- Meaning: Found in the ordinary course of events
- अर्थ: घटनाओं के साधारण पाठ्यक्रम में मिला
- Synonyms: dime, stale, sober, humdrum, day-to-day
- Antonyms: unusual, Exciting, extraordinary.
- Usage: The list included many mundane, routine tasks.
COUP (noun) : प्राप्ति
- Meaning: an instance of successfully achieving something difficult.
- अर्थ: सफलतापूर्वक कुछ कठिन प्राप्त करने का एक उदाहरण।
- 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.
SMUG (adjective) : अहंभाव
- Meaning: having or showing an excessive pride in oneself or one’s achievements.
- अर्थ: स्वयं या किसी की उपलब्धियों में अत्यधिक अभिमान होना या दिखाना।
- Synonyms: bighead, complacency, egotism, vainglory.
- Antonyms: diffidence, bashfulness, demureness, shyness.
- Usage: Because Rocky had a smug attitude during his meeting with the principal, he projected the image he was proud of his misdeeds.
Jeer (noun) : मज़ाक उड़ाना
- Meaning: a rude and mocking remark.
- अर्थ: एक असभ्य और नकली टिप्पणी।
- Synonyms: hoot, ridicule, scuff, taunt
- Antonyms: compliment, praise, flatter
- Usage: Virat Kohli asked the crowd not to jeer Steve Smith.
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