The Hindu Editorial Daily Vocabulary 3 October 2019

Newspaper gives us information about the latest happenings in our country and the world. Reading it daily has manifold benefits. One of the benefits would be improving our English Vocabulary. Let us start this month with a dose of new words, their meanings, synonyms, antonyms & correct usage. Read the blog “Daily Vocabulary 3 October 2019” below.

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The Hindu Editorial Daily Vocabulary 3 October 2019

Words	Meanings & Synonyms	Antonyms	Usage
Atrocity	An extremely wicked or cruel act, typically one involving physical violence or injury; Act of Barbarity, Act of Brutality, Act of Savagery, Act of Wickedness	Benignity, Compassion, Good-Heartedness, Humaneness, Humanity	They are on trial for committing atrocities against the civilian population.
Clamour	A loud and confused noise, especially that of people shouting; Loud Noise, Uproar, Tumult, Babel, Shouting; Shout loudly and insistently; Yell, Shout Loudly, Bay, Scream, Shriek, Roar	Silence	The children were all clamouring for attention.
Envisage	Contemplate or conceive of as a possibility or a desirable future event; Foresee, Predict, Forecast, Foretell, Anticipate, Expect	Disregard, Ignore	Train fare increases of 15 percent are envisaged for the next year.
Nullify	Make legally null and void; Invalidate, Annul, Declare null and void, Render null and void	Ratify, Validate, Confirm	The state death penalty law was nullified in 1977.
Preclude	Prevent from happening; Make impossible, Prevent Make it impossible for, make it impracticable for, Rule out	Abet, Aid, Assist Ease, Facilitate, Smooth, Unclog	His contract precludes him from discussing his work with anyone outside the company.