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The Hindu Editorial with Vocabulary – Day 258

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  1. Conundrum (noun) – पहेली

Definition: a confusing and difficult problem or question.

Synonyms: problem, difficult question, vexed question, difficulty, quandary, dilemma

Antonyms: solution, remedy, fix, answer, reaction, solving

Usage: one of the most difficult conundrums for the experts

 

  1. Cautionary (adjective) – सावधान

Definition: serving as a warning.

Synonyms: example, deterrent, lesson, caution, exemplar, message

Antonyms: recommended, tested, successful, endorse, commend

Usage: It served as a cautionary tale

 

  1. Subsequent (adjective) – उत्तरवर्ती

Definition: coming after something in time; following.

Synonyms: following, ensuing, succeeding, successive, later, future, coming, upcoming, to come, next

Antonyms: previous, first, preceding, former, prior, earlier, antecede, antedate

Usage: the theory was developed subsequent to the earthquake of 1906

 

  1. intellectual (noun) – बौद्धिक

Definition: a person possessing a highly developed intellect.

Synonyms: intelligent person, learned person, highbrow, academic, bookworm, bookish person, thinker, scholar

Antonyms: stupid, foolish, unintelligent, ignorant, dense, mindless, imbecile

Usage: He was a prominent political thinker and intellectual

 

  1. Tumble (verb) – अचानक गिरना

Definition: fall suddenly, clumsily, or headlong.

Synonyms: fall (over), fall down, topple over, lose one’s footing, lose one’s balance, keel over, pitch over, take a spill, collapse

Antonyms: steady, constant, strong, balanced, stable, fixed, secure

Usage: she pitched forward, tumbling down the remaining stairs

 

  1. Imprecise (adjective) – अनिश्चित

Definition: lacking exactness and accuracy of expression or detail.

Synonyms: vague, loose, indefinite, inexplicit, indistinct, non-specific, unspecific, coarse-grained, broad, general, sweeping

Antonyms: exact, accurate, correct, error-free, pinpoint, specific, detailed, explicit, clear-cut

Usage: the witness could give only vague and imprecise descriptions

 

  1. Rattled (verb) – परेशान करना

Definition: make (someone) nervous, worried, or irritated.

Synonyms: unnerve, disconcert, disturb, fluster, shake, perturb, discompose, discomfit, discountenance

Antonyms: calm, peace, tranquil, comfort, console, aid, support, stay composed

Usage: she turned quickly, rattled by his presence

 

  1. Perceive (verb) – समझना

Definition: become aware or conscious of (something); come to realize or understand.

Synonyms: discern, recognize, become cognizant of, become aware of, become conscious of, get/come to know, tell, distinguish, grasp, understand

Antonyms: misunderstand, doubtful, vague, unsure, unclear, confused

Usage: his mouth fell open as he perceived the truth

 

  1. Implication (noun) – निहितार्थ

Definition: the conclusion that can be drawn from something although it is not explicitly stated.

Synonyms: suggestion, inference, insinuation, innuendo, hint, intimation, imputation, indication

Antonyms: unclear, not suggested, not implied, vague, doubtful, confusing

Usage: the implication is that no one person at the bank is responsible

 

  1. Rallied (verb) – बेहतर हो जाना

Definition: recover or cause to recover in health, spirits, or poise.

Synonyms: recover, improve, get better, pick up, revive, come back, make a comeback, rebound, bounce back, perk up

Antonyms: worsen, aggravate, exacerbate, make worse, compound, add to, intensify, increase, magnify

Usage: he floundered for a moment, then rallied again

 

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