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 7 October 2019” below.
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The Hindu Editorial Daily Vocabulary 7 October 2019
Words | Meanings & Synonyms | Antonyms | Usage |
Abrogation | Repeal or do away with a law, right, or formal agreement;
Repudiate, Revoke, Repeal, Rescind, Overturn, Overrule |
Institute, Introduce
|
The treaty was abrogated in 1929. |
Annoy | Make someone a little angry;
Irritate, Vex, Make Angry, Make Cross, Anger, Exasperate |
Please, Gratify
|
Tina annoyed me in the meeting this morning. |
Astound | Shock or greatly surprise;
Amaze, Astonish, Stagger, Surprise, Startle, Stun, Confound |
Calm, Clarify, Clear Up, Enlighten | The news of his arrest astounded me. |
Connote | If a word, object, or situation connotes something, it makes you think of a feeling or an idea that is more than its basic meaning;
Imply, Suggest, Indicate, Signify, Have overtones of |
Hide, Conceal | The number 8 connotes prosperity in Chinese. |
Disaffection | A state or feeling of being dissatisfied, especially with people in authority or a system of control;
Dissatisfaction, Disgruntlement, Discontent, Restlessness, Frustration |
Contented, Loyal
|
The party needs to take steps to attract disaffected voters. |
Farcical | Relating to or resembling farce, especially because of absurd or ridiculous aspects;
Ridiculous, Preposterous, Ludicrous, Absurd, Laughable, Risible |
Humourless, Lame, Unamusing, Uncomic, Unfunny | It’s farcical to expect police departments to investigate themselves. |
Frivolous | Not having any serious purpose or value;
Waggish, Joking, Jokey, Light-Hearted, Facetious, Silly, Foolish |
Serious, Practical, Important, Sensible | I feel like doing something completely frivolous today. |
Outrage | An extremely strong reaction of anger, shock, or indignation;
Fury, Anger, Rage, Disapproval, Wrath, Shock |
Calmness, Forbearance, Patience | These murders have provoked outrage across the country. |
Perplex | Make someone feel completely baffled;
Puzzle, Baffle, Mystify, Bemuse, Bewilder, Confound |
Simplify, Streamline | Questions about the meaning of life have always perplexed humankind. |
Prejudice | Preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or experience;
Preconceived idea, Preconception |
Impartiality, Neutrality, Objectivity, Open-Mindedness, Unbiasedness | Laws against racial prejudice must be strictly enforced. |
Reflexively | As a reflex, without conscious thought;
Automatically |
Deliberate, Intended,
Planned, Voluntary |
My arm went up reflexively. |
Sedition | Conduct or speech inciting people to rebel against the authority of a state or monarch;
Incitement (To Riot/Rebellion), Agitation, Rabble-Rousing |
Obedience, Calm,
Peace, Submission
|
He was tried for sedition and sentenced to ten years in jail. |
Vexatious | Causing or tending to cause annoyance, frustration, or worry;
Annoying, Vexing, Irritating, Irksome, Displeasing, Infuriating |
Delightful, Pleasing | This settlement will resolve one of the most vexatious problems in the field of industrial relations. |
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