Let us move ahead in this new year by learning something new daily. What would be better than learning a few new English words daily which will not only enhance our English Language Vocabulary but also would raise our confidence levels while having day-to-day conversations in the English Language? We will be coming up with this daily article on Oliveboard giving you a list of English Vocabulary Words taken from The Hindu Editorial, with their correct meanings, synonyms, antonyms and correct usage. This blog-post will aid you immensely in your competitive exams preparation if you are consistent in reading this article daily. So, read along the Daily Vocabulary Words 21 January 2020.
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The Hindu – Daily Vocabulary Words 21 January 2020
Words |
Meanings & Synonyms | Antonyms |
Usage |
Akin | Of similar character.
Related, Close, Near, Corresponding, Comparable |
Unlike | The dog and fox are closely akin. |
Charade | An absurd pretence intended to create a pleasant or respectable appearance.
Farce, Pantomime, Travesty, Mockery, Parody, Pretence, Act |
Bluntness, Candidness, Candour, Directness, Forthrightness, Frankness, | Everyone knew who was going to get the job from the start – the interviews were just a charade. |
Expedition | A journey undertaken by a group of people with a particular purpose, especially that of exploration, research, or war.
Journey, Voyage, Tour, Odyssey, Undertaking, Enterprise |
We’re going on a shopping expedition on Saturday. | |
Inconspicuous | Not clearly visible or attracting attention.
Unobtrusive, Unnoticeable, Unremarkable, Unspectacular, Unostentatious |
Conspicuous, Noticeable, High-profile
|
This type of bird is very inconspicuous because of its dull feathers. |
Manoeuvring | Move skillfully or carefully.
Carefully guide or manipulate someone or something in order to achieve an end. Intrigue, Plot, Scheme, Plan, Lay plans, Conspire |
Directness | He claimed he knew nothing about the political manoeuvrings which had got him into power. |
Overhaul | If you overhaul a system or method, you examine it carefully and make many changes in it in order to improve it. | The government has recently overhauled the healthcare system. | |
Plummet | Fall or drop straight down at high speed.
Plunge, Fall Headlong, Hurtle, Nosedive, Dive, Drop, Crash |
Arise, Ascend, Lift, Mount, Rise, Soar, Spike, Up | House prices have plummeted in recent months. |
Testimony | A formal written or spoken statement, especially one given in a court of law.
Evidence or proof of something. Evidence, Sworn statement, Attestation, Affidavit, Statement |
Disproof
|
There were contradictions in her testimony. |
Trespassing | Enter someone’s land or property without permission.
Intrude on, encroach on, Invade |
Noninfringement | I hope this is a public footpath and we’re not trespassing on someone’s land. |
Unauthorised | Not having official permission or approval.
Unofficial, Unsanctioned, Uncertified, Unaccredited, Unlicensed |
Authorized, Official, Lawful
|
This unauthorised biography of the star has sold over 10,000 copies in its first week in print. |
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