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The Hindu Editorial Daily Vocabulary Booster 28 January 2019
Words | Meanings
& Synonyms |
Usage |
ARBRITARINESS | The quality of being based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system;
High-handedness |
The constitution protects the people against the arbitrariness of those in power. |
CLAMOUR | A loud and confused noise, especially that of people shouting;
Uproar, Tumult, |
The growing public clamour for more police officers in the event. |
CONFRONTATION | Tending to deal with situations in an aggressive way;
Hostile or Argumentative |
There were several violent confrontations between rival gangs |
CYNICAL | Distrustful of human sincerity or integrity;
Mocking |
Public is cynical about politicians’ promises on taxes. |
FEVERED | Having or showing the symptoms associated with a dangerously high temperature;
Feverish, Burning, Excited |
A group of middle school kids had a fevered reaction to the news that their favourite band will be in town. |
FISSURES | Opening, Crevice, Crack;
A state of incompatibility or disagreement |
The bacteria survive around vents or fissures in the deep ocean floor. |
IDEOLOGICAL | Based on or relating to a system of ideas and ideals;
Doctrine, Philosophy |
They are divided by opposing ideologies. |
IDOLISED | Admire, revere, or love greatly or excessively | She idolized his mother. |
INDEFINITELY | For an unlimited or unspecified period;
Forever |
The trial has been postponed indefinitely by the lower court. |
POSTHUMOUS | Occurring, awarded, or appearing after the death of the originator
|
The only actor to win an Oscar posthumously was Peter Finch. |
POSTURING | Behaviour that is intended to impress or mislead | He used a masking of fear with macho posturing. |
PROPENSITY | An inclination or natural tendency to behave in a particular way;
Tendency, Inclination |
They all knew about his propensity for violence. |
RANSOM | A sum of money demanded or paid for the release of a captive;
Pay-off, Payment |
The kidnappers demanded a huge ransom from the family. |
SPECULATION | The forming of a theory or conjecture without firm evidence;
Conjecture, Theorizing |
There has been widespread speculation that he plans to quit. |
STATESMAN | A skilled, experienced, and respected political leader or figure | Guests included members of the European royal families, diplomats, and statesmen. |
VENERATION | Great respect, Reverence | The traditional veneration of saints is still practiced in India. |
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