{"id":41543,"date":"2019-07-24T11:08:12","date_gmt":"2019-07-24T05:38:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/?p=41543"},"modified":"2019-07-24T11:08:12","modified_gmt":"2019-07-24T05:38:12","slug":"vocabulary-booster-24-july-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/vocabulary-booster-24-july-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"The Hindu Editorial Daily Vocabulary Booster 24 July 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"

Here is today’s dose of English Vocabulary <\/strong>with our\u00a0Vocabulary Booster 24 July 2019<\/strong> comprising of difficult words, their meanings, Synonyms & Antonyms <\/strong>and most importantly correct usage in a sentence<\/strong>. Whether you are an aspirant or not, if you someone looking for improvement in your English Language both Speaking as well as Writing skills<\/strong>, this daily blog is for you. Go through this on a daily basis and you will definitely see a marked improvement in your Language. Read along today’s\u00a0Vocabulary Booster 24 July 2019.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Arbitrate<\/b><\/span><\/td>\nReach an authoritative judgement or settlement;<\/span><\/p>\n

Adjudicate, Judge, Adjudge, Referee, Umpire<\/span><\/td>\n

Avoid, hold aloof, hold off, Keep aloof<\/span><\/td>\nAn outside adviser has been brought in to <\/span>arbitrate<\/b> the dispute between the management and the union.<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Contention<\/b><\/span><\/td>\nHeated disagreement;<\/span><\/p>\n

Disagreement, Dispute, Disputation, Argument, Variance<\/span><\/td>\n

Agreement<\/span><\/td>\nThe POK territory is still the main area of <\/span>contention<\/b> between the two countries.<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Crucial<\/b><\/span><\/td>\nDecisive or critical, especially in the success or failure of something;<\/span><\/p>\n

Pivotal, Critical, Key, Climacteric, Decisive, Deciding, Determining<\/span><\/td>\n

Minor, Unimportant<\/span><\/td>\nHer work has been <\/span>crucial<\/b> to the project’s success.<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Deplete<\/b><\/span><\/td>\nUse up the supply or resources of;<\/span><\/p>\n

Exhaust, use up, Consume, Expend, Spend, Drain<\/span><\/td>\n

Augment, Increase<\/span><\/td>\nIf we continue to <\/span>deplete<\/b> the earth’s natural resources, we will cause serious damage to the environment.<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Diplomatic<\/b><\/span><\/td>\nOf or concerning diplomacy;<\/span><\/p>\n

Ambassadorial, Consular, Foreign-policy, Political<\/span><\/td>\n

Gauche, Impolitic, Tactless, Undiplomatic, Untactful<\/span><\/td>\nIt’s a new country, hoping for <\/span>diplomatic<\/b> recognition from the international community.<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Discreet<\/b><\/span><\/td>\nHaving or showing good judgment and restraint especially in conduct or speech;<\/span><\/p>\n

Intelligent, Judicious, Prudent<\/span><\/td>\n

Imprudent, Indiscreet, Injudicious<\/span><\/td>\nThey are very good assistants, very <\/span>discreet<\/b> – they wouldn’t talk to the press.<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Euphemism<\/b><\/span><\/td>\nA mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing;<\/span><\/p>\n

Polite term, Substitute, Mild alternative, Indirect term, Understatement<\/span><\/td>\n

Dysphemism, Calling a spade a spade<\/span><\/td>\n“Senior citizen” is a <\/span>euphemism<\/b> for “old person”.<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Furore<\/b><\/span><\/td>\nAn outbreak of public anger or excitement;<\/span><\/p>\n

Commotion, Uproar, Outcry, Disturbance, Fuss<\/span><\/td>\n

Quiet, Quietude, Rest, Stillness, Tranquility<\/span><\/p>\n

Order, Orderliness<\/span><\/td>\n

The government’s decision to raise taxes has caused a great <\/span>furore<\/b>.<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Imminent<\/b><\/span><\/td>\nAbout to happen;<\/span><\/p>\n

Impending, at hand, Close, Near, Approaching, Fast Approaching<\/span><\/td>\n

Late, Recent<\/span><\/td>\nHe warned that an enemy missile attack was <\/span>imminent<\/b>.<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Interlocutor<\/b><\/span><\/td>\nSomeone who is involved in a conversation and who is representing someone else<\/span><\/td>\nInquirer, Interviewer, Questioner<\/span><\/p>\n

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Abraham was able to act as interpreter and <\/span>interlocutor <\/b>for our group.<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mediation<\/b><\/span><\/td>\nIntervention in a dispute in order to resolve it; Arbitration, Conciliation, Reconciliation, Intervention, Intercession, Interposition<\/span><\/td>\nAvoid, Eschew, Shun<\/span><\/p>\n

Disregard, Ignore, Overlook<\/span><\/td>\n

Many cases are settled out of court through <\/span>mediation<\/b> or other means.<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Nasty<\/b><\/span><\/td>\nVery bad or unpleasant;<\/span><\/p>\n

Unpleasant, Disagreeable, Disgusting, Distasteful, Awful<\/span><\/td>\n

Nice, Delightful, Lovely, Pleasant<\/span><\/td>\nShe has a <\/span>nasty<\/b> habit of picking on people in meetings.<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Precept<\/b><\/span><\/td>\nA command or principle intended especially as a general rule of action;<\/span><\/p>\n

Principle, Rule, Tenet, canon, Code, Doctrine, Guideline<\/span><\/td>\n

Ambiguity, Disorganisation, Disorganization<\/span><\/p>\n

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This policy goes against common <\/span>precepts<\/b> of decency.<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Proposition<\/b><\/span><\/td>\nA statement or assertion that expresses a judgement or opinion;<\/span><\/p>\n

A suggested scheme or plan of action, especially in a business context;<\/span><\/p>\n

Proposal, Scheme, Plan, Project, Programme<\/span><\/td>\n

Acceptance, Denial, Disapproval, Refusal, Rejection, Repulse<\/span><\/td>\nHe wrote to me last week regarding a business <\/span>proposition<\/b> he thought might interest me.<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Protocol<\/b><\/span><\/td>\nThe official procedure or system of rules governing affairs of state or diplomatic occasions;<\/span><\/p>\n

Agreement, Treaty, Entente, Concord, Concordat, Convention, Deal, Pact<\/span><\/td>\n

Disagreement<\/span><\/td>\nThe Geneva <\/span>Protocol<\/b> of 1925 prohibits the use of poisonous gases in war.<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Quadrennial<\/b><\/span><\/td>\nRecurring every four years<\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nThe Olympic Games is a <\/span>quadrennial<\/b> gathering of athletes from around the world.<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Repercussion<\/b><\/span><\/td>\nAn unintended consequence of an event or action, especially an unwelcome one;<\/span><\/p>\n

Consequence, Result, Effect, Outcome, By-product<\/span><\/td>\n

Antecedent, Causation<\/span><\/p>\n

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Any decrease in tourism could have serious <\/span>repercussions<\/b> for the local economy.<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Straddle<\/b><\/span><\/td>\nTo be unable to decide which of two opinions about a subject is better and so partly support both opinions<\/span><\/td>\nDecisive<\/span><\/td>\nIt’s not the first time this year that the president has been accused of <\/span>straddling<\/b> an issue.<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Twilight<\/b><\/span><\/td>\nA period or state of obscurity, ambiguity, or gradual decline;<\/span><\/p>\n

Decline, Waning, Downturn, ebb<\/span><\/td>\n

Peak, Height<\/span><\/td>\nI knew him when he was in the <\/span>twilight<\/b> of his career.<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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