The Hindu - Daily Vocabulary Words 28 January 2020

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The Hindu – Daily Vocabulary Words 28 January 2020

Words	Meanings & Synonyms	Antonyms	Usage
Antecedents	A thing that existed before or logically precedes another. Precursor, Forerunner, Predecessor	Descendant	Some antecedents to the African novel might exist in Africa’s oral traditions.
Bicameral	Government having, consisting of or based on two legislative chambers. Bicameral system, also called bicameralism, a system of government in which the legislature comprises two houses.		During the colonial period and the early years of statehood, the legislature was composed of one house, but the bicameral system was adopted in the constitution of 1790.
Defamation	The action of damaging the good reputation of someone; slander or libel. Character assassination, Defamation of character	Commendation	She sued him for defamation.
Expediency	The quality of being convenient and practical despite possibly being improper or immoral; convenience. Convenience, Advantage, Advantageousness, Usefulness, Utility	Imprudence, Inadvisability, Inexpedience, Inexpediency, Injudiciousness,	The expediency of such a plan is questionable.
Grievance	A real or imagined cause for complaint, especially unfair treatment. A feeling of resentment over something believed to be wrong or unfair. Complaint, Criticism, Objection, Protestation, Charge, Protest	Delight, Happiness, Joy Advantage, Aid, Assistance, Benefit, Blessing, Comfort	A special committee has been appointed to handle prisoners’ grievances.
Lackadaisical	Lacking enthusiasm and determination; Carelessly, Lazy, Lax Unenthusiastic, Half-Hearted, Uninterested	Enthusiastic, Excited, Ambitious, Animated, Energetic, Enterprising, Motivated	The food was nice enough, but the service was somewhat lackadaisical.
Patronage	The support given to an organization by someone. The power to give someone an important job or advantages in exchange for help or support Aegis, Auspices, Backing, Encouragement, Financing, Sponsorship	Opposition, Antagonism	The charity enjoys the patronage of many prominent local businesspeople.
Provocation	Action or speech that makes someone angry, especially deliberately. Goading, Prodding, egging on, Incitement, Rousing, Stirring	Subduing, Counterincentive, Disincentive	You should remain calm and not respond to provocation.
Status quo	The existing state of affairs, especially regarding social or political issues. Normalcy, Normality	Abnormality	He is content with the status quo and does not like change.

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The Hindu Editorial Daily Vocabulary Words – 28 January 2020