The Hindu Editorial Daily Vocabulary Booster 17 July 2019

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Reading “The Hindu” has always been recommended by the Government Exam Toppers, as it offers an aspirant not only the daily news but also with views and perspective on daily current affairs. It also offers its readers a means to enhance their vocabulary on a day to day basis. As we all know that English Language plays a prominent role in competitive Exam whether be it IBPS PO, SBI PO, RBI Grade B, SSC CGL, NABARD and many more Banking, Insurance & other Government Exams. Many of these exams also have a Descriptive section which again requires a good vocabulary to score high in it. Also descriptive section can help aspirants increase their overall marks in the Exam and thereby increasing their chances of getting selected. Therefore, to help aspirants enhance their vocabulary we will come up daily with this vocabulary blog “Vocabulary Booster 17 July 2019” comprising of difficult words, their meanings, synonyms, antonyms and correct usage. We hope that you will like and benefit from it.

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The Hindu Editorial Daily Vocabulary Booster 17 July 2019

Words

Meanings & Synonyms

Antonyms

Usage
Credibility The quality of being trusted and believed in;

Trustworthiness, Reliability, Dependability, Integrity, Character

 Unlikelihood

Implausibility

Improbability

Unreasonableness

 

 His arrest for lewd behaviour seriously damaged his credibility as a religious leader.
Demeanour Outward behaviour or bearing;

Manner, Air, Attitude, Appearance

 Impropriety There was nothing in his demeanour that suggested he was anxious.
Detract Diminish the worth or value of a quality or achievement;

Belittle, take away from, Diminish, Reduce, Lessen

 Enhance More than likely, the poor traffic will detract from the enjoyment of our road trip.
Disrupt Interrupt an event, activity, or process by causing a disturbance or problem;

Distort, Damage, Buckle, Warp

 Organize, Arrange The meeting was disrupted by a group of protesters who shouted and threw fruit at the speaker.
Disservice A harmful action;

Unkindness, bad turn, Disfavour, Mischief

 Favour She has done a great disservice to her cause by suggesting that violence is justifiable.
Falter Lose strength or momentum;

Hesitate, Delay;

Stammer, Stutter, Stumble;

Move unsteadily or hesitantly

 Proceed, Run, Speed, Flow Nickie’s voice faltered and he stopped speaking.
Forfeit Lose or be deprived of property or a right or privilege as a penalty for wrongdoing;

A fine or penalty for wrongdoing;

Penalty

 Reward, Gain According to the new law, those unable to meet their taxes were liable to forfeit their estates.
Fragile Easily broken or damaged;

Easily destroyed or threatened;

Tenuous, Weak, Delicate, Frail, Debilitated

 Robust, Sound, Durable,

Strong

 He felt irritated and strangely fragile while recovering from a severe bout of flu.
Reminiscent Tending to remind one of something;

Remembrance

 Forgetfulness, Amnesia The smells coming from the bakery were reminiscent of the scents that used to come from my grandmother’s kitchen
Slump A sudden severe or prolonged fall in the price, value, or amount of something;

Steep Fall, Plunge, Drop, Collapse, Tumble, Plummet

 Rise, Soar Car sales have slumped dramatically over the past year.
Thrilling Causing excitement and pleasure;

Exhilarating

 Boring The book is a thrilling adventure story.

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