Thursday 16 February 2017

Vocab from: The Hindu - Date 15 Feb, 2017


 Click for Article: Rebel factor, minority choices
Vocabulary in the Article-
·   Carved (खुदी हुई) - Verb
Meaning - cut (a hard material) in order to produce an object, design, or inscription
Synonyms - sculptured, chased
Example - He carved a Buddhist image out of wood
·   Muddied (गंदा करना) - Verb
Meaning - cover or fill (something) with mud
Synonyms - untidy, dirty
Antonyms - fresh, neat
Example - The addition of the second batch of paint muddied the bright colors to a dull and washed look.
·   Rebels (विप्लव करना)
Meaning - a person who rises in opposition or armed resistance against an established government or leader (Noun)
rise in opposition or armed resistance to an established government or leader (Verb)
Synonyms - insurgent, opponent
Antonyms - adherent, loyalist
Example - The rebels took control of the capital.
·   Referendum (जनमत संग्रह) - Noun
Meaning - a general vote by the electorate on a single political question which has been referred to them for a direct decision
Synonyms - election, vote
Example - The employees were asked to vote on a referendum about the company insurance plan.
·   Verdict (निर्णय) - Noun
Meaning - a decision on an issue of fact in a civil or criminal case or an inquest
Synonyms - answer, conclusion
Antonyms - accusation
Example - The lawyer suspected that the judge was bribed to arrive at a guilty verdict.
·   Abstract (भावात्मक)
Meaning - existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical or concrete existence (Adjective)
consider something theoretically or separately from (something else) (Verb)
a summary of the contents of a book, article, or speech (Noun)
Synonyms - unreal, deep
Antonyms - simple, actual
Example - When I opened the board game, I was completely confused by the abstract instructions.
·   Abysmal (निराशाजनक) - Adjective
Meaning - extremely bad, appalling
Synonyms - endless, extreme
Antonyms - infinite, low
Example - There are millions of unemployed people in this abysmal job market.

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