{"id":42648,"date":"2019-08-09T10:41:27","date_gmt":"2019-08-09T05:11:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/?p=42648"},"modified":"2019-08-09T10:41:27","modified_gmt":"2019-08-09T05:11:27","slug":"daily-vocabulary-9-august-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/daily-vocabulary-9-august-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"The Hindu Editorial Daily Vocabulary Booster 9 August 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"

Read today’s dose of\u00a0Daily Vocabulary 9 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 9 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>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>and Other Government Exams as well it will aid you in Descriptive Writing<\/strong><\/a><\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Hindu Editorial Daily Vocabulary 9 August 2019<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Sr. No.<\/b><\/span><\/td>\nWords<\/b><\/span><\/td>\nMeanings & Synonyms<\/b><\/span><\/td>\nAntonyms<\/b><\/span><\/td>\nUsage<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1.<\/b> \u00a0 <\/span> \u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/td>\nEnvoy<\/b><\/span><\/td>\nA messenger or representative, especially one on a diplomatic mission;<\/span><\/p>\n

Representative, Delegate,\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Deputy, Agent,\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Intermediary,\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Mediator, Negotiator<\/span><\/td>\n

\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nThe president sent the secretary of state as his personal <\/span>envoy<\/b> to gain the support of the country’s allies.<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2.<\/b> \u00a0 <\/span> \u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/td>\nExpel<\/b><\/span><\/td>\nOfficially make someone leave a school or other organization;<\/span><\/p>\n

Throw out, Bar, Ban, Debar;<\/span><\/p>\n

Let out, Discharge, Eject, Force out<\/span><\/td>\n

Admit, Welcome<\/span><\/td>\nWhen you breathe out, you <\/span>expel<\/b> air from your lungs.<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3.<\/b> \u00a0 <\/span> \u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/td>\nKnee-Jerk<\/b><\/span><\/td>\nResponse that is automatic and unthinking;<\/span><\/p>\n

Automatic, Instinctive,\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Instinctual, Involuntary,\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Mechanic, Mechanical, Robotic,<\/span><\/p>\n

spontaneous<\/span><\/td>\n

Nonmechanical<\/span><\/td>\nThe <\/span>knee-jerk<\/b> reaction to this is to call for proper security in all hospitals.<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4.<\/b> \u00a0 <\/span> \u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/td>\nDowngrade<\/b><\/span><\/td>\nReduce to a lower grade, rank, or level of importance;<\/span><\/p>\n

Demote, Lower, Lower in status, Reduce\/lower in rank<\/span><\/td>\n

Advance, Elevate, Promote, Raise<\/span><\/td>\nA credit rating <\/span>downgrade<\/b> would raise their cost of borrowing.<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5.<\/b> \u00a0 <\/span> \u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/td>\nSnap<\/b><\/span><\/td>\nTo suddenly become\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

unable to control a strong feeling, especially anger;<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n

Calm down, Simmer down<\/span><\/td>\nWhen she asked me to postpone my trip to help her move to her new house, I just <\/span>snapped.<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6.<\/b> \u00a0 <\/span> \u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/td>\nSolidarity<\/b><\/span><\/td>\nUnity or agreement of feeling or action, especially among individuals with a common interest;<\/span><\/p>\n

Mutual support within a group;<\/span><\/p>\n

Unanimity, Unity, Like-mindedness, Agreement, Accord, Harmony<\/span><\/td>\n

Antagonism, Antipathy, Enmity, Hatred,\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Hostility, Unfriendliness<\/span><\/td>\n

The situation raises important questions about <\/span>solidarity<\/b> among member states of the UN.<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7.<\/b> \u00a0 <\/span> \u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/td>\nWhittle<\/b><\/span><\/td>\nReduce something in size, amount, or extent by a gradual series of steps;<\/span><\/p>\n

Erode, eat away, Consume, Reduce, Diminish, Undermine, Weaken<\/span><\/td>\n

Increase, Augment<\/span><\/td>\nOur judges have <\/span>whittled<\/b> down thousands of entries to 40 finalists.<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8.<\/b> \u00a0 <\/span> \u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/td>\nOvert<\/b><\/span><\/td>\nDone or shown openly; Plainly apparent;<\/span><\/p>\n

Undisguised, Unconcealed, Plain to see, Clear, Apparent, Conspicuous<\/span><\/td>\n

Covert, Hidden<\/span><\/td>\nHe shows no <\/span>overt<\/b> signs of his unhappiness.<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9.<\/b> \u00a0 <\/span> \u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/td>\nCovert<\/b><\/span><\/td>\nNot openly acknowledged or displayed;<\/span><\/p>\n

Secret, Furtive, Clandestine, Surreptitious, Stealthy<\/span><\/td>\n

Overt, Above board<\/span><\/td>\nThe spy went to great lengths to make sure his enemies would not discover his <\/span>covert<\/b> plans.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10.<\/b> \u00a0 <\/span>\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/td>\nTardy<\/b><\/span><\/td>\nDelaying or delayed beyond the right or expected time; Late, Unpunctual<\/span><\/td>\nPunctual, Early, on time<\/span><\/td>\nThey were <\/span>tardy<\/b> in filing the application.<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11.<\/b> \u00a0 <\/span>\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/td>\nIndifferent<\/b><\/span><\/td>\nHaving no particular interest or sympathy;<\/span><\/p>\n

Unconcerned, Apathetic, Casual, Complacent, Disinterested, Incurious<\/span><\/td>\n

Concerned, Interested<\/span><\/td>\nIt can hardly be argued, by himself or by his defenders, that he was <\/span>indifferent<\/b> to, or unaware of, the true situation.<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12.<\/b> \u00a0 <\/span>\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/td>\nAbdication<\/b><\/span><\/td>\nTo stop controlling or managing something that you are in charge of;<\/span><\/p>\n

Abnegate, Cede, Relinquish, Renounce, Resign<\/span><\/td>\n

Coronation, Appropriate, Arrogate, Assume, Claim, Confiscate<\/span><\/td>\nShe <\/span>abdicated <\/b>all responsibility for the project.<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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