The Hindu Editorial Daily Vocabulary Booster 15 May 2019

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The Hindu Editorial Daily Vocabulary Booster 15 May 2019

Word	Meaning and Synonyms	Usage
Dearth	having a lack of adequate supply of something. Deficit, Scarcity	There is no dearth of options in the fast bowling department for the Indian Team.
Offshoots	A collateral branch. Outgrowth, Sprout	The Offshoots of ISIS have spread in South Asia.
Volatile	Ability of sudden change of state, tending to erupt into violence. Unstable, Temperamental	The Situation ins Syria is very volatile.
Intrusive	Causing annoyance through being unwelcome or uninvited. Intruding, invasive	The intrusive nature of the tourists sometimes causes trouble with the local tribes.
Unanimously	Everyone in agreement, Without any opposition. Amicable, United	The law for women safety was passed unanimously.
Lapsed	No longer valid. Expired	His gym membership had lapsed 2 weeks ago.
Strangle	to suppress or hinder the rise, expression, or growth of. Choke, Stifle	USA is trying to strangle the Iranian Economy through sanctions.
Mothballed	A condition of protective storage.	The company spent a lot of money when they mothballed the mine.
Reinvigorate	to give new or renewed strength or energy. Rejuvenate, Regenerate	Return of Dhoni has reinvigorated the spirit of entire team.
Daunting	Something difficult to deal with. Intimidating, Formidable	He faces the daunting prospect of up to three different exams in one day.
Venality	Ability of getting corrupted especially through bribery.	The Top brass of the organisation was filled with venality.
Illicit	Something which is not allowed as per the rules or laws. Illegal, Illegitimate	Abhay’s illicit dealings with the mob are the reason for his current problems.

 

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