The Hindu Editorial Daily Vocabulary Booster 19 July 2019

Read today’s dose of Vocabulary Booster that comprises of difficult words, their meanings, synonyms, antonyms and correct usage taken from the Editorial of the Hindu Newspaper. This will surely prove helpful for  the English section of various Banking, Insurance & other Government Exams like IBPS PO, SBI PO, RBI Grade B, SSC CGL, NABARD. It would also give you a helping hand in the Descriptive section of these exams as well. Go on to read the Vocabulary Booster 19 July 2019 and learn new words daily with us. 

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The Hindu Editorial Daily Vocabulary Booster 19 July 2019

Words	Meanings & Synonyms	Antonyms	Usage
Annul	Declare invalid an official agreement, decision, or result; Nullify, Invalidate, Void	Restore, Enact	The elections were annulled by the general amid renewed protests.
Bilateral	Having or relating to two sides; Affecting both sides; Involving two parties, especially countries	Unilateral, one-sided, Asymmetric, Nonreciprocal	France and Germany have signed a bilateral agreement to help prevent drug smuggling.
Breach	An act of breaking or failing to observe a law, agreement, or code of conduct; Contravention, Violation, Breaking, Non-observance, Infringement	Respecting, Upholding	The judge ruled that the doctor’s actions were in breach of her contractual duty.
Castigate	Reprimand someone severely; Rebuke, Admonish, Chastise, Chide, Upbraid, Reprove, Reproach, Scold	Approve, Endorse, Sanction Extol, Laud, Praise	Health inspectors castigated the kitchen staff for poor standards of cleanliness.
Emulate	Match or surpass a person or achievement, typically by imitation; Imitate, Copy, Reproduce, Mimic, Mirror, Echo, Follow	Shun, Forego, Abandon, Despise, Contemn, Waive	The new company hopes to emulate the success of other software companies.
Espionage	The practice of spying or of using spies, typically by governments to obtain political and military information; Spying, undercover work, cloak-and-dagger activities, Surveillance	Forthrightness, Honesty	Adams’ wife was told that he faced a 20-year jail term for industrial espionage.
Pandemic	Of a disease prevalent over a whole country or the world; Widespread, Prevalent, Pervasive, Rife, Rampant, Epidemic	Particular, Specific	In some parts of the world malaria is still pandemic.
Rash	Acting or done without careful consideration of the possible consequences; Impetuous, Reckless, Impetuous, Impulsive, Hasty	Careful, Cautious, Prudent	That was a rash decision – you didn’t think about the costs involved.
Rejoice	Feel or show great joy or delight; Happiness, Pleasure, Joy, Gladness, Delight	Mourn, Lament	Let us rejoice together on this great occasion!
Reprieve	Cancel or postpone the punishment of someone, especially someone condemned to death; Pardon, Spare, Acquit	Charge, Punish	Under the new regime, prisoners under sentence of death were reprieved.

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