The Hindu Editorial Daily Vocabulary Booster 3 May 2019

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Read in Hindi: द हिन्दू दैनिक शब्दावली बूस्टर 3 मई 2019

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The Hindu Editorial Daily Vocabulary Booster 3 May 2019

Words	Meanings & Synonyms	Usage
Ammunition	A supply or quantity of bullets and shells	Our army has a stockpile of weapons and ammunition that will last several months.
Beckon	Make a gesture with the hand, arm, or head to encourage or instruct someone to approach or follow; Gesture, Signal, Wave	She beckoned to the waiter to come over.
Convoy	A group of ships or vehicles travelling together, typically one accompanied by armed troops, warships, or other vehicles for protection; Group, Fleet, Cavalcade, Motorcade	A convoy of trucks containing supplies was sent to the famine area.
Disincentive	A factor, especially a financial disadvantage, that discourages a particular action; Deterrent, Discouragement, Dissuasion	We considered volunteering, but the complicated application process was a disincentive.
Elude	Escape from or avoid a danger, enemy, or pursuer, typically in a skillful or cunning way; Evade, Avoid	The thief tried to elude the security men by sneaking through a back door.
Grim	Very serious or gloomy; Black, Dark, Mirthless, Bleak	The accident serves as a grim reminder of the dangers of drinking and driving.
Holistic	Relating to the whole of something or to the total system instead of just to its parts	Holistic ecology views humans and the environment as a single system.
Hostage	A person seized or held as security for the fulfillment of a condition; Captive, Prisoner, Detainee, Internee	The Minister was held hostage by armed rebels of the state.
Hostile	Showing or feeling opposition or dislike; Unfriendly, Opposed, Averse	The environment in the Arctic Circle is very hostile.
Insurgency	An active revolt or uprising	Armed forces are helping the state governments to fight an armed insurgency by the Naxalites.
Nimble	Able to think and understand quickly; Quick-thinking, Quick-witted	Her mind was so nimble, and she was so quick to learn.
Perish	Die, especially in a violent or sudden way; suffer complete ruin or destruction Suffer complete ruin or destruction	Most of the butterflies perish in the first frosts of autumn.
Persistence	The continued or prolonged existence of something; Perseverance, Tenacity, Determination, Resolve	His persistence in asking for a raise was finally rewarded.
Populace	The people living in a particular country or area; Population	The populace became angry when the government failed to lower taxes.
Presume	Assume, Suppose	I presumed that the man had been escorted from the building that was on fire.
Smithereens	Small pieces	A grenade blew the soldier to smithereens.

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