{"id":42292,"date":"2019-08-06T10:32:42","date_gmt":"2019-08-06T05:02:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/?p=42292"},"modified":"2019-08-06T10:32:42","modified_gmt":"2019-08-06T05:02:42","slug":"daily-vocabulary-6-august-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/daily-vocabulary-6-august-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"The Hindu Editorial Daily Vocabulary Booster 6 August 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"

Read today’s dose of\u00a0Daily Vocabulary 6 August 2019. The words explained here are taken from the Editorial section of the Hindu Newspaper. It is advisable to read the <\/span>Editorial<\/strong><\/span><\/a> articles thoroughly and then go through this Vocabulary blog. This would be quite beneficial as it would enhance your reading and comprehension skills as well add to your English Vocabulary. This blog\u00a0Daily Vocabulary 6 August 2019 would help you answer Vocabulary (Synonyms & Antonyms) questions in Bank<\/strong><\/a><\/span>, SSC<\/strong><\/a><\/span>, Insurance<\/strong><\/a><\/span>, Railways<\/a><\/span><\/strong>and Other Government Exams as well it will aid you in Descriptive Writing<\/strong><\/a><\/span>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Sr. No.<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/td>\n

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Words<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/td>\n

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Meanings & Synonyms<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/td>\n

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Antonyms<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/td>\n

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Usage<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

1.<\/b> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/td>\nAbrogate<\/b><\/span><\/td>\nRepeal or do away with a law, right, or formal agreement;<\/span><\/p>\n

Repudiate, Revoke, Repeal, Rescind, Overturn, Overrule, Override<\/span><\/td>\n

Institute, Introduce<\/span><\/td>\nThe opposition party pledged to <\/span>abrogate <\/b>the law if they won the election.<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2.<\/b> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/td>\nBifurcation<\/b><\/span><\/td>\nThe fact that something is divided into two parts or the act of dividing something into two parts;<\/span><\/p>\n

Divergence, Separation<\/span><\/td>\n

Unification, Union, Convergence<\/span><\/td>\nThe stream <\/span>bifurcated<\/b> into two narrow winding channels.<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3.<\/b> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/td>\nCynical<\/b><\/span><\/td>\nBelieving that people are motivated purely by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity;<\/span><\/p>\n

Distrustful, Skeptical, Suspicious<\/span><\/p>\n

Derisive, Mocking, Sardonic, Scornful<\/span><\/td>\n

Trustful, Trusting,\u00a0<\/span>Cheerful, Optimistic, Positive<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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She was brutally <\/span>cynical<\/b> and hardened to every sob story under the sun.<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4.<\/b> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/td>\nDisenfranchised<\/b><\/span><\/td>\nDeprive someone of the right to vote<\/span><\/p>\n

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Enfranchised<\/span><\/td>\nThey <\/span>disenfranchised <\/b>poor people by making property ownership a requirement for registering to vote.<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5.<\/b> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/td>\nFederalism<\/b><\/span><\/td>\nThe distribution of power in an organization such as a government between a central authority and constituent;<\/span><\/p>\n

A system of government in which states unite and give up some of their powers to a central authority;<\/span><\/p>\n

Unionism<\/span><\/td>\n

Anti-federalism<\/span><\/td>\nToday, fewer countries are governed by <\/span>federalism<\/b> so that there are shared powers between the national government and state governments.<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6.<\/b> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/td>\nGubernatorial<\/b><\/span><\/td>\nRelating to a governor;<\/span><\/p>\n

Regulatory, Administrative<\/span><\/td>\n

\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nThe governor may not be elected to the United States Senate during his <\/span>gubernatorial<\/b> term.<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7.<\/b> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/td>\nImpediment<\/b><\/span><\/td>\nA hindrance or obstruction in doing something;<\/span><\/p>\n

Obstacle, Barrier, Block, Check, Curb, Brake, Restraint, Limitation, Encumbrance, Deterrent<\/span><\/td>\n

Benefit, Stimulate<\/span><\/td>\nIn a number of developing countries, war has been an additional <\/span>impediment<\/b> to progress.<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8.<\/b> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/td>\nImpending<\/b><\/span><\/td>\nBe about to happen;<\/span><\/p>\n

Imminent, at hand, Close, Approaching, Coming, Forthcoming<\/span><\/td>\n

Bygone, Erstwhile, Foregone, Former, Old<\/span><\/td>\nThe player announced his <\/span>impending<\/b> retirement from international football.<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9.<\/b> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/td>\nMetaphorically<\/b><\/span><\/td>\nIn a way that uses or relates to metaphor;<\/span><\/p>\n

Figuratively<\/span><\/td>\n

Literal<\/span><\/td>\nHer second novel is written in a very <\/span>metaphorical<\/b> style.<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10.<\/b> \u00a0 <\/span>\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/td>\nPortents<\/b><\/span><\/td>\nA sign or warning that a momentous or calamitous event is likely to happen;<\/span><\/p>\n

Omen, Sign, Indication, Presage, Warning, Forewarning<\/span><\/td>\n

\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nMay no <\/span>portent<\/b> of evil be attached to the words I say.<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11.<\/b> \u00a0 <\/span>\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/td>\nPrecedent<\/b><\/span><\/td>\nAn earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide to be considered in subsequent similar circumstances;<\/span><\/p>\n

Model, Exemplar, Example, Pattern, Previous case<\/span><\/td>\n

After, Ensuing, Following, Later, Posterior, Subsequent, Succeeding<\/span><\/td>\nThe judgment on pension rights has established a <\/span>precedent<\/b>.<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12.<\/b> \u00a0 <\/span>\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/td>\nPurported<\/b><\/span><\/td>\nAppearing or stated to be true, though not necessarily so;<\/span><\/p>\n

Alleged<\/span><\/td>\n

Deny, Gainsay<\/span><\/td>\nThe study <\/span>purports<\/b> to show an increase in the incidence of the disease.<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
13.<\/b> \u00a0 <\/span>\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/td>\nReconcile<\/b><\/span><\/td>\nRestore friendly relations between;<\/span><\/p>\n

Accommodate, Attune, Conciliate, Conform<\/span><\/td>\n

Disharmonise<\/span><\/td>\nIt is sometimes difficult to <\/span>reconcile<\/b> science and religion.<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
14.<\/b> \u00a0 <\/span>\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/td>\nShun<\/b><\/span><\/td>\nPersistently avoid, ignore, or reject someone or something through antipathy or caution;<\/span><\/p>\n

Avoid, Evade, Eschew<\/span><\/td>\n

Accept, Seek, Welcome<\/span><\/td>\nShe has <\/span>shunned<\/b> publicity since she retired from acting.<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
15.<\/b> \u00a0 <\/span>\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/td>\nStealthy<\/b><\/span><\/td>\nBehaving or done in a cautious and surreptitious manner, so as not to be seen or heard;<\/span><\/p>\n

Furtive, Secretive, Secret, Surreptitious, Sneaking, Sly<\/span><\/td>\n

Open<\/span><\/td>\nCats are among the <\/span>stealthiest<\/b> of stalkers.<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
16.<\/b> \u00a0 <\/span>\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/td>\nUnforeseeable<\/b><\/span><\/td>\nNot able to be anticipated or predicted;<\/span><\/p>\n

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Predicted, Prophesied<\/span><\/p>\n

Unsurprising<\/span><\/p>\n

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Loss due to <\/span>unforeseeable<\/b> circumstances is borne by the purchaser.<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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