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The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary PDF – September 2022

Word Meaning Synonym Antonym

Editorial Title: Floods and foes: On Pakistan floods and Indian response
Go or move back or further away from a Retrocede; Abate;
Advance; Approach
Recede (V) previous position. Withdraw
The pain in her heart receded after some years by diverting herself from the toxic things.
Consign; Remit;
Send off to a destination or for a purpose. -
Dispatched (V) Expedite
The entire orders were dispatched to your location from our side.
Soak (food or tea) in water or other liquid so as Marinade; Macerate;
-
Steeped (V) to extract its flavour or to soften it. Brine
The specimen was cleansed thoroughly and steeped in the solution for observation.
Concerned with or seeking to promote human Benignant; Charitable;
Selfish
Humanitarian (Adj.) welfare. Altruistic
Ranjan was released on humanitarian grounds by the high court.
An event causing great and often sudden Blight; Tribulation;
Blessing
Calamity (N) damage or distress; a disaster. Affliction
The warning for this calamity was previously made by the weather forecast.
An event causing great and often sudden Ruination; Blight;
Salvation
Catastrophe (N) damage or suffering; a disaster. Whammy
The destruction of the twin towers was a terrible catastrophe in America.
A portion of something, especially money. - -
Tranche (N)
The stock market has a risk of losing tranche of money this year.
Physically explore or examine (something) with
Examine; Prod; Poke -
Probing (V) the hands or an instrument.
The journalists were probing about the history of civilization.
Accept something reluctantly but without
Brook; Tolerate; Permit Forbid
Acquiesce (V) protest.
Ananya will never acquiesce to the offer made by them.
Editorial Title: Slow improvement: On first quarter GDP growth
Apparently or purportedly, but perhaps not Apparently; Genuinely; Really;
Ostensibly (Av.) actually. Purportedly; Allegedly Truly
Emily cheated her friend Camille and she apologized to her ostensibly.
In a way that makes someone feel uncertain Unsettling; Unnerving;
-
Disconcertingly (Av.) and uncomfortable or worried. Discomfiting
The stranger at the bus stop stared at her disconcertingly.
Having a solid, almost unyielding surface or Congealed; Steely;
Soft; Yielding
Firmer (Adj.) structure. Solidified
How firmer the base is how firmer the building will be.
Fail to impress or make a positive impact on
- -
Underwhelming (V) (someone); disappoint.
The response of the teacher was underwhelming to the students.
Rampart; Parapet;
A defensive wall. -
Bulwark (N) Embankment
The bulwark of Berlin has a different history which was built in 1961.
Not even or regular in pattern or movement; Wayward; Labile; Predictable;
Erratic (Adj.) unpredictable. Mutable Consistent
Mala said that this year was an erratic for her.
Denoting something that is broad but random
Scattershot (Adj.) - -
and haphazard in its range.

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The scenes in the second part of the novel scattershot in her mind.
Editorial Title: A revert to the mean: On violent crimes and the pandemic
Something that deviates from what is standard, Rarity; Eccentricity;
-
Anomaly (V) normal, or expected. Oddity
The anomaly in his behavior in recent days caused frustration to her.
Making interesting or significant information
known, especially about a person's attitude or Divulge; Babble; Leak Hide; Conceal
Revealing (Adj.) character.
The hatred of the mother towards her daughter is revealing.
Ferocity; Sternness;
The fact or condition of being severe. Leniency, Geniality
Severity (N) Dourness
People suffered from the severity of the weather in Australia.
To interrupt when someone else is speaking. - -
Jump in (Ph.)
Kavin usually jumps in their conversation with the intention of insulting her.
Make certain that (something) shall occur or be Corroborate; Clinch;
-
Ensure (V) the case. Establish
We ensured the availability of essentials to every house during the pandemic.
The act of compelling observance of or Pursuance; Imposition;
-
Enforcement (N) compliance with a law, rule, or obligation. Effectuation
People don’t believe in the campaign of enforcement of law to ban alcohol in the country.
Editorial Title: Relief, rebuff: On Teesta Setalvad bail plea
Ardor; Fervor;
Brisk and cheerful readiness. Apathy
Alacrity (N) Briskness
Sharmila accepted the offer with alacrity.
(of a person or wrongful act, especially a crime) Unpardonable;
Admirable
Heinous (Adj.) utterly odious or wicked. Nefarious; Abhorrent
There is no justice in giving bail for that heinous crime.
Libelous; Disparaging; Complimentary;
Expressing contempt or disapproval.
Pejorative (Adj.) Contumelious Approbatory
Rathan made an oath not to use pejorative words in front of others.
Break off (a meeting, legal case, or game) with Disbandment; Recess;
-
the intention of resuming it later. Breather
Adjournment (N)
The adjournment of the meeting gave space for discussion about the topics within the team
members.
Relevant or applicable to a particular matter; Appurtenant; Apposite; Irrelevant;
Pertinent (Adj.) apposite. Apropos Inappropriate
The datas collected by him are not pertinent to the topic.
Ask questions of (someone, especially a
suspect or a prisoner) closely, aggressively, or Debrief; Catechize; Grill -
Interrogated (V) formally.
The police interrogated him about the case.
Editorial Title: Wind in the sail: On INS Vikrant
Having originated in and being produced,
growing, living, or occurring naturally in a - -
Indigenously (Adj.) particular region or environment.
We are the only country to indigenously establish the complete nuclear fuel cycle.
The fact or power of enduring an unpleasant or Toleration, Bearing,
-
Endurance (N) difficult process or situation without giving way. Sufferance
Even the endurance runners expressed an improved feeling of 'strength'.
Softening; Moderation;
The action of modifying something. -
Tempering
Modifications (N)
Nineteen of the eighty pieces of new evidence contributed to modifications of clinical
recommendations.

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Problem; Difficulty;
A confusing and difficult problem or question. -
Conundrum (N) Quandary
The use of protective clothing for farmers in Brazil presents a conundrum.
Throw or drop (something) from an aircraft or
- -
Jettisoned (V) ship.
Keep the good memories in your heart and jettison the bad ones.
Editorial Title: Coercion as conversion: On National Medical Commission decision against ‘conversion
therapy’
Of, relating to, or effecting repair / Serving to
Repair; Compensate -
Reparative (Adj.) make amends
As a group they are involved in the body 's defence mechanisms and reparative activity.
Relating to mental illness or its treatment. - -
Psychiatric (Adj.)
We finally insisted that he seek psychiatric help.
(of a physical illness or other condition)
Psychosomatic Caused or aggravated by a mental factor such Psychological; Irrational -
(Adj.) as internal conflict or stress.
Children are just as susceptible to psychosomatic conditions as adults.
The science of the causes and effects of
diseases, especially the branch of medicine
that deals with the laboratory examination of - -
Pathology (N) samples of body tissue for diagnostic or
forensic purposes.
The pathology protocol has been described previously.
Reprobate;
An immoral or corrupt person. -
Degenerates (N) Debauchee; Rake
It became the granary of Rome and the free population naturally degenerated and died out.
Editorial Title: Dangers of brinksmanship: On India and the Taiwan Strait crisis
(of water or food) Stay just below the boiling Boil gently; Poach;
-
Simmering (V) point while being heated. Seethe
The issue has been simmering for nearly two decades.
Unparalleled;
Never done or known before. Unequalled; Normal; Common
Unprecedented
Unmatched
(Adj.)
Before the storm, there was an unprecedented demand for food supplies that left many stores
empty.
A movement or series of moves requiring skill Operation; Exercise;
-
Manoeuvres (N) and care. Activity
He brilliantly manoeuvred himself back to power.
In a serious, sensible, and solemn manner. - -
Soberly (Av.)
When you do things soberly, you do them in a calm and thoughtful way.
Evoke or draw out (a response, answer, or
fact) from someone in reaction to one's own - -
Elicited (V) actions or questions.
The police elicited a confession from him.
A person or thing vital to an enterprise or
Important -
Lynchpin (N) organisation.
Gautham is the lynchpin of our team and crucial to our team’s long-term plans.
Editorial Title: A matter of trust: On the uncertainty in Jharkhand
Give or apportion (something) to someone as a Allocate; Apportion;
-
Allotting (V) share or task. Distribute
They are allotting a new suit room after the guest complained about the old one.
Care for and encourage the growth or Abet; Provender;
Neglect; Hinder
Nurturing (V) development of. Foster
My friends and I are nurturing the baby money plant with care.

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Rickety; Wonky;
Tending to move unsteadily from side to side. Stable; Steady
Wobbly (Adj.) Precarious
After getting drunk heavily, Preethan came home walking wobbly.
Deliberately destroy, damage, or obstruct
Incapacitate; Filibuster;
(something), especially for political or military -
Sabotage (V) Subvert
advantage.
The terrorists sabotaged the building of Taj hotel in 2008.
A weapon with a long metal blade and a hilt
with a hand guard, used for thrusting or striking
Blade; Steel; Brand -
Sword (N) and now typically worn as part of ceremonial
dress.
Vishwas had a classic collection of swords which were expected to display in the museum.
The action of disqualifying or the state of being
- -
Disqualification (N) disqualified.
The disqualification of the ABC dance team bored the audience to watch further.
The quality of being open to more than one Abstruseness; Unambiguousness;
Ambiguity (N) interpretation; inexactness. Equivocation; Dubiety Transparency
Hasini lost the points for ambiguity in her presentation.
A person or thing that has been left out or Hiatus; Exclusion;
Addition; Inclusion
Omission (N) excluded. Lacuna
People need the explanation for the omission of the player from the team.
Editorial Title: Rear guard action: on car accident-related deaths
Repeat or copy out (a group of words from a
Excerpt; Ingeminate;
text or speech), typically with an indication that -
Quoted (V) Iterate
one is not the original author or speaker.
On an auspicious day, Kamali quoted the words of Abdul Kalam and that cheered the crowd.
The movement of troops or equipment to a
- -
Deployment (N) place or position for military action.
The deployment of missiles was carried out for an emergency action.
Impermanence;
The state of being subject to death. Transience; Immortality
Mortality (N) Ephemerality
Mortality state of human beings reminds us of the essentials of living.
Dreary; Unembellished; Indistinct; Ornate;
Severe or bare in appearance or outline.
Stark (Adj.) Undecorated Pleasant
The climate looks stark today in New Zealand.
A person who resides or is present in a house, Denizen; Inmate;
-
Occupants (N) vehicle, seat, place, etc., at a given time. Dweller
The occupants were very much excited for the function of the princess.
The flexible part of a whip or something
- -
Whiplash (N) resembling it.
We enjoyed the whiplash show yesterday performed by a stranger.
(especially of the cause of something) Closest
- -
Proximate (Adj.) in relationship; immediate.
The reason for leaving the company to a lease is proximate to insufficient money.
Editorial Title: No compromise: On putting pressure on ATC officials
Predictable; Typical;
Something that is usual, typical, or standard. Exception
Norms (N) Unexceptional
Rohitha signed the bond according to the norms of the company.
Shimmering;
Burning fiercely. Extinguished; Dark
Ablaze (Adj.) Incandescent; Frenzied
An ablaze is found burning within her to achieve her dream.

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(of a company, college, city, or other body)

Reserve; Engage;
Founded or having its rights and privileges -
Bespeak
Chartered (Adj.) established by means of a charter.
The French government chartered an agreement with Germany to continue a friendly
relationship with them.
Persuade (an unwilling person) to do Browbeat; Hustle;
Persuade
Coerced (V) something by using force or threats. Bludgeon
Chandru coerced her to be patient during frustrating times.
In a very strange or unusual manner. - -
Bizarrely (Av.)
Since the teacher was happy today, she dressed bizarrely to the school.
Accord; Agree;
Be of the same opinion; agree. Disagree
Concur (V) Synchronise
He fully concurred with Thoreau’s ideas regarding simplicity in life.
With little possibility of movement; securely. - -
Firmly (Av.)
Kavithan holds his suggestion firmly notwithstanding the domination.
Develop or present (a theory, policy, or system)
- -
Elaborated (V) in detail.
The presentation was elaborated by Emily at Savoir as per the wish of clients.
(of regulations, requirements, or conditions) Rigorous; Draconian;
Lenient; Flexible
Strict, precise, and exacting. Exacting
Stringent (Adj.)
The Visa was reverted due to the stringent issue which was reported by the agency
yesterday.
Editorial Title: Trial by fire: On importance of Liz Truss delivering results for U.K.
Averse to change or innovation and holding Hidebound; Timid;
Radical
Conservative (Adj.) traditional values. Conventional
Sakshi belongs to the conservative family which holds her back in many places.
Go up or climb. Conquer; Levitate; Soar Descend
Ascends (V)
The explorers ascended to the highest point in the himalayas.
The action of scrambling up or over rough or Clamber; Crawl;
-
steep ground, especially as a leisure activity. Scrabble
Scrambling (N)
Krishna climbed the terrace wall of the neighbour scrambling with the help of her friend’s
hand.
Aggressive or warlike behaviour. - -
Belligerence (N)
The embassy sensed the belligerence during the conference meeting with Ukraine.
The conclusion that can be drawn from Insinuation; Innuendo;
Explicit statement
Implications (N) something although it is not explicitly stated. Connotation
The country was upset with the implication of lockdown.
Malleable; Versatile;
Able to adjust to new conditions. Inflexible
Adaptable (N) Obliging
The climate in Indonesia is adaptable for me.
Having or showing an ability to accurately
Shrewd; Piercing;
assess situations or people and turn this to Stupid
Astute (Adj.) Incisive
one's advantage.
Bharani is an astute person in business accounts.
Editorial Title: The spirit of 1971: On India-Bangladesh relations
Disputable;
Causing or likely to cause an argument;
Controversial; Uncontroversial
Contentious (Adj.) controversial.
Unresolved
The interview with the media was changed into a contentious argument.
Abolition; Termination;
The action of withdrawing something. Introduction
Withdrawal (N) Elimination
Helen hid the withdrawal of a hefty amount from her husband.
Interval; Interlude;
Interim (N) The intervening time. Permanent
Interregnum

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The interim time of the company was discussed in the panel meeting.
Evasive; Slippery;
Difficult to find, catch, or achieve. -
Elusive (Adj.) Cagey
The answer to this riddle is elusive and so Mohan gave hope.
(of an action or decision) performed by or
affecting only one person, group, or country
- -
Unilateral (Adj.) involved in a particular situation, without the
agreement of another or the others.
It was a unilateral decision made by the UN countries in the conference.
An abrupt or unexpected change, especially
- -
Turnaround (N) one that results in a more favourable situation.
Joining TCS is a big turnaround in his life.
A person who moves from one place to
Immigrant; Emigrant;
another, especially in order to find work or Indigenous
Migrants (N) Vagrant
better living conditions.
A migrant bird which crosses the sea doesn't take rest inbetween.
A small, pale soft-bodied insect that lives in
large colonies with several different castes,
typically within a mound of cemented earth. - -
Termites (N) Many kinds feed on wood and can be highly
destructive to trees and timber.
The pest management was called to get rid of termites.
Editorial Title: Uncertain future: On Chileans rejecting new Constitution
Despotism;
Government by a dictator. Subjugation; Democracy
Dictatorship (N) Oppression
Germany was once under the rule of dictatorship.
Chanciness;
Certainty;
The state of being uncertain. Precariousness;
Uncertainty (N) Predictability
Diffidence
The feeling of uncertainty of life surrounded her everyday.
Jitteriness; Fretfulness;
A feeling of anxiety or worry. Calm
Disquiet (N) Trepidation
Seeing the health reports of her daughter caused disquiet in her.
A general vote by the electorate on a single
political question which has been referred to Plebiscite; Ballot; Poll -
Referendum (N) them for a direct decision.
The referendum was conducted to analyse the majority in the parliament.
A companion who shares one's activities or is a Compeer; Confederate;
-
Comrades (N) fellow member of an organisation. Consociate
Sakshi is waiting for a comrade to hold her hand forever in the long run.
Plurinationality, plurinational, or
plurinationalism is defined as the coexistence
of two or more sealed or preserved national - -
Plurinational (N) groups within a polity (an organised community
or body of peoples).
The Republic of Bolivia officially changed its name to the Plurinational State of Bolivia.
The action or process of coming together to
Reassemble; Reunite;
support a person or cause or take concerted Disperse
Rallying (N) Regroup
action.
The rallying was carried out for the awareness of AIDS.
A state of disorder due to absence or Tumult; Nihilism;
Government; Order
Anarchy (N) nonrecognition of authority. Mobocracy
Anarchy prevailed in the country due to the dissolving of the constitution.
Editorial Title: Discovery of Congress: On Bharat Jodo Yatra

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A person who judges the merits of literary,

Detractor; Traducer;
artistic, or musical works, especially one who -
Critic (N) Denigrator
does so professionally.
Avinash is awarded the best critic of the year.
A person, such as a monk or nun, who has
- -
Votary (N) made vows of dedication to religious service.
Due to the desperation of life, she decided to become a votary.
Occurring at irregular intervals or only in a few Spasmodic; Desultory; Frequent; Regular;
Sporadic (Adj.) places; scattered or isolated. Fitful Steady
Riya consulted the gynaecologists for sporadic menstruation.
A person inclined to question or doubt Scoffer; Pessimist;
-
Sceptics (N) accepted opinions. Pyrrhonist
In the modern generation there are more sceptics of God and religion.
Give new and improved form, structure, or Rehab; Overhaul;
-
Revamp (V) appearance to. Renovate
I used to revamp the clay to make it as the structure of ganesha.
Cheerfulness; Depression;
An optimistic and cheerful disposition.
Buoyancy (N) Happiness Pessimism
The topic of buoyancy was found very interesting in the class today.
Editorial Title: AIADMK’s troubles
Cause (someone) to be no longer close or Alienate; Antagonise;
Attract; Unite
Estranged (V) affectionate to someone; alienate. Disaffect
My father and I were estranged for a little while.
Annotate; Gloss;
Make (something) clear; explain. Confuse; Obscure
Elucidated (V) Untangle
Krishna Veena elucidated the terms and conditions to their team members clearly.
Sign or give formal consent to (a treaty,
Corroborate; Endorse;
contract, or agreement), making it officially Reject; Revoke
Ratifying (V) Countersign
valid.
The treaty was accepted by the country by ratifying the legal documents.
The action or an act of abolishing a system, Scrapping; Ending;
Retention; Creation
Abolition (N) practice, or institution. Stopping
Raja Rammohan Roy had the main significance on abolition of Sati.
Wrangling; Feuding; In
In or into a state of quarrelsome disagreement. -
Loggerheads (N) opposition
Mithun has been at loggerheads with his mother for years.
A written statement confirmed by oath or
- -
Affidavits (N) affirmation, for use as evidence in court.
The affidavits of this case were ordered to submit in the court at the earliest.
An uneasy feeling of doubt, worry, or fear,
Reluctance; Scruple;
especially about one's own conduct; a Confidence
Qualms (N) Compunction
misgiving.
Despite the qualms, I signed the agreement this morning.
Ask for or try to obtain (something) from Obsecrate; Supplicate;
-
someone. Impetrate
Soliciting (V)
Sandhosh is soliciting his friend to stay with him because of the heartbreak faced by him
recently.
Editorial Title: Staying the course: On monitoring inflation
Harmful; Damaging; Beneficial;
Causing harm or damage.
Deleterious (Adj.) Detrimental Advantageous
The factory outlet has a deleterious effect in the locality.
An inclination or natural tendency to behave in Tendency; Inclination,
-
Propensity (N) a particular way. Predisposition
The innate propensity of the fighter fish is to attack one another.

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Mark with a dent. Dint; Indent; Mark -

Denting (V)
The barrier crashed onto the roof of a car, denting and scratching it.
Imperishability;
The ability to withstand wear, pressure, or
Permanence; Fragility
Durability (N) damage.
Longevity,
Nylons have the virtue of durability.
Unrestrained;
Unrestrained or uninhibited. Unrestricted; Restricted; Fettered
Unfettered (Adj.) Unconstrained
More urgently, we want to be free to trade unfettered with the rest of the world.
Editorial Title: End of an era: On Queen Elizabeth II
Whip Rule -
Reigned(V)
He reigned during some of the most turbulent times in English history.
Make something equal or similar. Make even; Face Devastate; Ruin
Levelled(V) His writings are largely controversial, though without being bitter, and are in great part levelled
against the Roman Catholic Church.
The quality of being good for something and
Approving; Praising; Unfitting; Unsuited;
making it likely to be successful or have an
Favourability(Adj.) Complementary Useless
advantage.
Dhoni has the highest favorability among the Indian public.
Soothsaying;
A forecast of the likely outcome of a situation. Hindsight; Ignorance
Prognosis(N) Vaticination
The president had a hopeful prognosis about the company's future.
Forming or characterising an epoch; epoch-
Critical; Vital -
Epochal(Adj.) making.
Shortly after Columbus's epochal voyage, Magellan circumnavigated the globe.
Editorial Title: Relief, at last: On bail to journalist Siddique Kappan
Incarceration;
The state of being imprisoned; captivity. Confinement; Freedom
Imprisonment(N) Detention; Custody
He has been sentenced to 5 years imprisonment.
Shocking; Appalling;
In an outstandingly bad way; shockingly. Marvellous
Horrific
Egregiously(Av.)
The Government has acted in the most egregiously in front of the public that was ever
perpetrated.
Malicious; Spiteful;
Having or showing a wish to do evil to others. Benevolent
Malevolent(Adj.) Hostile
Gossip is hurtful and mean, and cannot be described as anything but malevolent.
(of a task or responsibility) involving a great Burdensome; Heavy;
Easy; Effortless
Onerous(Adj.) deal of effort, trouble, or difficulty. Inconvenient
Thus, the experiment was an onerous test of the hypothesis.
A strong expression of public disapproval or
Cry; Yell -
Outcry(N) anger.
They were surprised by the outcry against the casino proposal.
A small booklet or leaflet containing information
Brochure; Leaflet -
Pamphlets(N) or arguments about a single subject.
The pamphlet went out in 6000 copies.
Incriminate;
show (someone) to be involved in a crime. Absolve
Implicate(N) Compromise; Involve
The knife was left up there to implicate me.
Based on the first impression; accepted as
Apparently; Seemingly Hidden; Inapparent
Prima Facie(Adj.) correct until proved otherwise.
There is strong prima facie evidence that she committed perjury.

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Editorial Title: Nose dose: On nasal COVID-19 vaccine

Relating to or denoting an increase or addition,
- -
Incremental(Adj.) especially one of a series on a fixed scale.
Most research proceeds by small incremental advances.
Having had the earth turned up with a plough,
Work; Furrow; Harrow Disorganize
Ploughed(Adj.) especially before sowing.
He ploughed an acre in six hours. He ploughed an acre in six hours.
Roughly or quickly thrust (a sharp or pointed
Poke; Nudge Detach; Loosen
Jabs(V) object) someone or something.
She gave him a jab in the ribs.
Diverse in character or content. Diverse; Varied Homogeneous
Heterogeneous(Adj.)
Its population, then as at the present day, was a heterogeneous collection of all races.
A list of items to be discussed at a formal
Plan; Objective; List -
Agenda(N) meeting.
There are several items on the agenda for tonight's meeting.
Editorial Title: Three to tangle: On U.S. refitting Pakistan F-16s
Renovate and redecorate (something, Renovate; Recondition;
Damage; Break
Refurbish (V) especially a building). Rehabilitate
Plans have been approved to refurbish the building.
Restore (a stock or supply) to a former level or
Refill; Reload Empty
Replenished (V) condition.
He replenished his supply of wood in preparation for the winter.
A person who takes part in a dialogue or
- -
Interlocutors (N) conversation.
He was a key interlocutor between his corporate clients and the market.
Scattered pieces of rubbish or remains. Scrap; Chaff -
Debris (N)
After the earthquake, rescuers began digging through the debris in search of survivors.
An increase in friendliness or cordiality. - -
Thaw (N)
The thaw between the two countries came to an end.
A thing that blocks one's way or prevents or
Barrier; Hurdle Asset; Aid
Obstacles (N) hinders progress.
Lack of experience is a major obstacle for her opponent.
The action or fact of indulging. Quenching; Slaking Denial
Indulgence (N)
She lived a life of selfish indulgence.
Motivate or encourage (someone) to do
Incitement Demotivate
Incentivised (V) something; provide with an incentive.
The rising cost of electricity provides a strong incentive to conserve energy
Involving two parties, especially countries. Two-sided -
Bilateral (Adj.)
On the proximal surface of the juxta is a bilateral row of squamose spines (s).
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Written, drawn, or coloured with a pencil. Inscribe; Scribble Ignore; Ruin
Pencilled (V)
He was pencilled in to play the detective.
Tending to weaken something. Weakening; Enfeebling Restorative
Debilitating (Adj.)
This weight loss could also have been due to his debilitating illness.
prove more powerful or superior. Win; Triumph Lose
Prevailed (V)
The house was built in the style that prevailed in the 1980s.
Release from a leash. Release; Free Restrain
Unleash (V)
The storm unleashed its fury.

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Hit forcibly and deliberately with one's hand or

Beat; Hit Extinguish; Pitch
Struck (V) a weapon or other implement.
I was struck by the power of theatre.
Fail to resist pressure, temptation, or some
Submit; Surrender Resist; Conquer
Succumbed (V) other negative force.
He succumbs to an onset of his "irremediable condition".
Creating a more serious, sensible, or solemn
Dry out Intoxicated
Sobering (Adj.) mood.
His death is a sobering reminder of the dangers of mountaineering.
Confuse; Mix up;
Not arranged in order; untidy. Orderly
Muddled (V) Jumble
Bright got his notes muddled, and broke down.
A complaint or grumble. Grievance; Objection -
Grouses (N)
The fans of cricket raised their grouses in favour of the winners;
Editorial Title: Part of a pattern: On Varanasi court verdict in Gyanvapi case
A policy of seeking to retaliate, especially to Retaliation;
Forgiveness; Pardon
Revanchism (N) recover lost territory. Recompense
Past grievances are usually involved and can cause revanchism.
That has been forbidden; banned. Forbid; Ban Permit; Authorise
Prohibited (Adj.)
Usage of Mobile phones is prohibited in the restaurant.
To make it easier for (something to happen or
Ease; Facilitate Hinder; Impede
Paves The Way someone to do something)
(Ph.) Subsequent competition by camera manufacturers helped pave the way for digital imaging
innovations over the next decade.
A deceptive outward appearance. Appearance; Pretence -
Facade (N)
The entire facade troubled Adrienne.
A small place where a person's foot can be
Release;
lodged to support them, especially while Foothold; Footing.
Toehold (N) Relinquishment.
climbing.
British troops managed to get a toehold on Castle Hill above the town.
The state, condition, or period of being pending Distant; Later;
Pending; Impending
Pendency (N) or awaiting settlement. Improbable
The case which was in a pendency for years has been resolved.
Encourage or incite (a strong emotion or
Add fuel to; Mend Abating
Stoking (V) tendency).
Female worker stoking a furnace in a gas works.
Loathsome; Detestable;
Causing moral revulsion. Good; Admirable
Abominable (Adj.) Hateful
The weather was abominable, cold with wind and rain.
Acquittal; Happiness;
The process of taking legal action. Legal action; Lawsuit
Litigation (N) Peace.
Many employers will seek to avoid litigation.
Editorial Title: A different Slam: On U.S. Open 2022
A territory or sphere of operation controlled by
- -
Fiefdom (N) a particular person or group.
After all, procurement is his personal fiefdom, his personal forte and his bag.
A great victory or achievement. Victory; Win; Conquest Defeat
Triumph (N)
The London bridge is an engineering triumph.
A person's or animal's nature, especially as it Agreeable; Good
Disposition; Nature
Temperament (N) permanently affects their behaviour. Nature
The twins look alike, but they differ in temperament.
Ushers (V) Show or guide (someone) somewhere. Take; Show -

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City believe victory could usher in an era of dominance.

Arousing awe through being impressive or
Breathtaking; Amazing -
Awe-Inspiring(Adj.) formidable.
It is a truly awe-inspiring sight and it seems little wonder.
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An area of land that separates two other areas
and that is designed to prevent fighting or harm - -
Buffer Zones (Ph.) coming to something
There must be a 500-foot buffer zone between the river and the new buildings.
Inescapably;
As is certain to happen; unavoidable Avoidable; Uncertain
Inevitably (Av.) Unavoidably
Every human action is inevitably conditioned by what surrounds him and by his own body.
The fact of occurring again. Repetition Constant
Recurrence (N)
Police are out in force to prevent a recurrence of the violence.
A violent confrontation Confrontation; Conflict -
Clashes (N)
She clashes regularly with other people on the tv show.
Keep watch over (an area) by regularly walking Abondining; Ignoring;
Guard; Watch
Patrolling (V) or travelling around or through it Neglecting
Local people said armed soldiers were patrolling the streets.
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Creating a more serious, sensible, or solemn
- -
Sobering (Adj.) mood
His death is a sobering reminder of the dangers of mountaineering.
Guide or control the movement of. Guide; Direct Derestrict
Steer (V)
The car steers well.
Noticeably;
To an appreciable extent; considerably Negligibly
Appreciably (Av.) Considerably
This monitor is appreciably better than the old one.
Make (a liquid) turbid or muddy by disturbing
Stir; Agitate -
Roiling (V) the sediment
The roiling clouds, losing their darkness, drew back.
Not dangerous or frightened of people Docile Wild; Fierce
Tame (Adj.)
They ran a pretty tame campaign.
A formal pronouncement from an authoritative
Proclamation -
Dictum (N) source.
The famous dictum "Every man is the architect of his own fortune" is attributed to him.
limit or qualify (something) by conditions or
Restrict; Limit -
Hedge (V) exceptions
She hacked at the hedge with the shears
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The repetition of a process or utterance. Repeat -
Iteration (N)
Our estimate for the number of iterations gives a partial answer.
The state of being famous or well known for
Ill repute Anonymity
Notoriety (N) some bad quality or deed
His comment about the President has given him notoriety.
Courageously;
In a bold and shameless way. Ashamed
Daringly; Eagerly
Brazenly (Av.)
He did so brazenly in front of the television cameras, but he could not get through to the end
of the week.
A written statement confirmed by oath or Oath; Testimony; Break; Condemn;
Affidavits (N)
affirmation Affirmation Contradict

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An affidavit has been submitted in court for his bail.

Editorial Title: Arbitrary and exclusionary: On EWS quota
With excessive speed or urgency; hurriedly Quickly; Hurriedly Slowly; Carefully
Provisions (N)
He made provisions to donate part of his fortune to charity after he died.
Conscientiousness; Laziness;
Careful and persistent work or effort
Diligence (N) Assiduity; Rigour Carelessness
We need a diligence check of the results
A thick, solid piece of something. Lump -
Chunk (V)
She spends a good chunk of her day on the phone.
The process or state of excluding or being Barring; Debarring; Acceptance;
Exclusion (N) excluded Banning Admission; Inclusion
He would mono-polize her totally, to the exclusion of her brothers and sisters.
Use or take advantage Utilize; Employ -
Avail (N)
I tried waving my arms to little avail.
Editorial Title: Eat and learn: On Tamil Nadu’s breakfast scheme in schools
A point of high land that juts out into a large
Headland; Foreland -
Promontory (N) body of water; a headland
Cape May is Delaware Bay's largest promontory.
The mental action or process of acquiring
Fallacious;
knowledge and understanding through thought, Perception; Insight
Cognition (N) Misleading
experience, and the senses.
The ultimate basis for the activity of cognition is given by the will.
Filching; Pilfering; Burglary;
The action of stealing things of little value
Purloining Misappropriation
Pilferage (N)
Parachute riggers are not responsible for safeguarding and protecting air equipment from
pilferage
Advantage; Aid;
An obstacle or difficulty Barrier; Obstruction
Hurdles (N) Assistance
The company faces severe financial hurdles this year.
Editorial Title: The oppressor’s wrong: On jailing ‘Savukku’ Shankar for contempt
One's opponent in a contest, conflict, or Opponent; Rival;
Ally; Supporter
Adversary (N) dispute. Enemy
In 1877 he fought a duel in which he killed his adversary, a rival journalist.
Hinting at something bad in an indirect and
- -
Insinuating (Adj.) unpleasant way.
He made an insinuating remark/comment about my weight.
Stubbornly or willfully disobedient to authority. Disobedient; Rebellious -
Contumacious (Adj.)
She was warned that her contumacious conduct would not be tolerated.
Appearing or stated to be true, though not
- -
necessarily so; alleged.
Purported (Adj.)
In France a law of the Revolution (September 1790) purported to suppress all ecclesiastical
jurisdictions.
A feeling of disappointment about someone or Disillusionment;
something you previously respected or Disappointment; -
Disenchantment (N) admired Dissatisfaction
Young people felt locked out of politics, which led to apathy and disenchantment.
The fact or condition of being magnanimous;
Generosity Selfishness
Magnanimity (N) generosity.
He showed statesmanship and magnanimity in his spirit.
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In a situation in which you are the target or Peripheral; Right;
Cross-Hairs (Idiom) Graticule; Reticle
victim of somebody's anger, violence or blame. Left

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A sniper had him in his crosshairs.

A stalemate or deadlock between two equally Deadlock; Stalemate; Agreement;
Standoff (N) matched opponents in a dispute or conflict. Impasse Breakthrough
The battle of wills between teacher and student was a standoff.
An act or action of admonishing; authoritative
Reprimand; Reproach Commendation
Admonition (N) counsel or warning.
He offered words of advice and admonition.
A movable joint or mechanism on which a
door, gate, or lid swings as it opens and closes - -
Hinges (N) or which connects linked objects.
We had to take the front door off its hinges to get our new sofa into the house.
Travel across or through. Pass over Unmoving
Traversing (V)
The cars were traversing along the highway.
Prevent (someone) from accomplishing
Foil; Frustrate Allow
Thwarted (V) something.
The army thwarted the attempt at a coup.
Division into two sharply contrasting groups or
- -
Polarisation (N) sets of opinions or beliefs.
The polarisation of society into rich and poor can clearly be seen in the city centres.
Editorial Title: Crisis in Caucasus: On Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict
A sudden outburst of something, especially
Blowup -
Flare-Ups(N) violence or a medical condition.
There was the danger of aggression, the danger of a flare-up.
Action or speech that makes someone
Prompting; Inducement Compliment
Provocation (N) annoyed or angry, especially deliberately.
Her calmness in the face of repeated provocations impressed her friends.
A person killed or injured in a war or accident. Victim; Fatality Blessing
Casualties (N)
The casualties in the hard-fought battle of Ligny were very heavy.
Demand or specify (a requirement), typically as Break; Confuse;
Specify; Set down
Stipulates (V) part of a bargain or agreement. Decline
The rules stipulate that players must wear uniforms.
A portion of territory within or surrounded by a
larger territory whose inhabitants are culturally - -
Enclave (N) or ethnically distinct.
At a pause, he darted to a small enclave hugging the walls, where a dozen warriors were
gathered.
Give (someone) the courage or confidence to Encourage; Strengthen; Dishearten;
Emboldened (V) do something or to behave in a certain way. Fortify Discourage
The party has been emboldened by recent local election successes.
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Gnarled; Knotted; Straightforward;
Full of knots.
Knotty (Adj.) Tangled Simple
The new management team faces some knotty problems.
(especially with reference to something
Beneficial; Profitable; Unwelcome;
unwelcome or unpleasant) producing good
Salutary (Adj.) Good Irrelevant
effects; beneficial.
The letter had a particularly salutary effect.
Support; Shore;
A source of defence or support. Disallow; Forbid
Buttress (N) Reinforcement
The construction company agreed to rebuild it with a buttress.
Causing repulsion or horror; grisly. Grisly; Fearful; Dreadful Pleasant
Gruesome (Adj.)
War in his details is a gruesome thing.

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The institution and conducting of legal

proceedings against someone in respect of a Commission; Execution Defence; Denial
Prosecution (N) criminal charge.
Political exiles had not been given indemnity from prosecution.
Change direction suddenly. Swerve; Career; Skew Direct; Linear; Right
Veering (V)
The jet was seen veering sharply to the right.
Evoke or draw out (a response, answer, or
fact) from someone in reaction to one's own Obtain; Bring out Extinguish; Recede
Elicit (V) actions or questions.
She's been unable to elicit much sympathy from the public.
(of a person or wrongful act, especially a crime)
Odious; Wicked; Evil Admirable
Heinous (Adj.) utterly odious or wicked.
To refuse to accept employment is not a very heinous crime.
Editorial Title: The best of four: On Punia’s fourth world Wrestling Championships medal
Say something again or a number of times,
Repeat; Restate; Retell Associate
Reiterated (V) typically for emphasis or clarity.
She reiterated that she had never seen him before.
put (something) in a bag. Catch; Ensnare; Snare -
Bagged (V)
Rubbish in your green bin should be bagged up.
Hindrance; Obstruction;
A hindrance or obstruction in doing something. Benefit
Impediment (N) Barrier
At the age of 41, he began to realise that he had a serious speech impediment.
(In rowing and other sports) A contest in which
the best-placed of those who failed to win - -
Repechage (N) heats compete for a place in the final.
The winner goes to the gold-medal match, loser to the bronze-medal repechage system.
Striking; Picturesque;
Beautiful in a dramatic and eye-catching way. Dull
Spectacular (Adj.) Amazing
He has just walked out into a spectacular summer storm.
The quality of being able to adjust to new Elasticity; Flexibility;
Inflexible; Rigid; Stiff
Adaptability (N) conditions. Limberness
His adaptability with new fellows made him acquainted with new friends.
Long life. Continuance; Life span Transitory
Longevity (N)
Better medical treatment has led to greater longevity.
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In a way that is subject to one or more Unconditionally;
Condition
Conditionally (Av.) conditions or requirements being met Absolute
He agreed conditionally upon his programme being carried out.
The action of beginning something again after Restart; Restarting; Suspension;
Resumption (N) a pause or interruption Reopening Abandonment
Resumption of peace talks is expected soon.
Abeyance; Cold Advance; Allow;
Postpone consideration of or action
Backburner (V) storage; Limbo Carry out
She put her singing career on the backburner to pursue her dream of being a movie star.
A temporary suspension of fighting, typically
Conflict; Hostilities;
one during which peace talks take place; a Armistice; Truce; Peace
Ceasefire (N) Hot war
truce
The fighting shows no signs of diminishing, despite partial and temporary ceasefires.
Break or cause to break into small sharp
Shatter; Smash Unbreakable
Splintered (V) fragments
The stone rocketed into the glass and splintered it.
The action or state of being involved in Suggestion; Inference;
Implications (N) -
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He was shocked by the implications of his partner in the theft.

Tripping or losing one's balance while walking; Continue; Fix;
Slip; Pitch
Stumbling (Adj.) moving with difficulty Straighten
Oh! What a stumbling performance.
Editorial Title: Talking Governor: On tensions between Arif Mohammad Khan and Kerala CM
Official; Office-bearer;
A person who has to perform official functions
Office-holder; -
Functionaries (N) or duties; an official
Bureaucrat
These functionaries are formally mentioned under Leo X.
Nominee:
A person to whom a job or role is assigned -
Appointee (N) Representative
The appointee is usually a member nominated by the local members.
Consider; Judge;
Regard or consider in a specified way Disbelieve; Disregard
Deem (V) Adjudge
The principal will take whatever action she deems appropriate in this case
Unparalleled;
Unprecedented Never done or known before Unequalled; Normal; Common
(Adj.) Unmatched
This level of growth is unprecedented.
Not in harmony or keeping with the Inappropriate; Appropriate;
Incongruous (Adj.) surroundings or other aspects of something Unsuitable; Unsuited Harmonious
His outburst seemed incongruous to those who know him well.
Cause severe and disabling damage to. Ruin; Destroy; Wipe out -
Crippling (V)
The bomb attack dealt a crippling blow to tourism in the country.
An official appointed to investigate individuals'
complaints against maladministration, Authority; Court; Critic -
Ombudsman (N) especially that of public authorities.
The town's ombudsman said he would look into charges of corruption.
Slight; Insubstantial; Convincing;
Very weak or slight.
Tenuous (Adj.) Flimsy Substantial; Strong
The local theatre has had a tenuous existence in recent years.
Editorial Title: A dangerous moment: On Vladimir Putin’s troop mobilisation
An instance of invading a country or region Conquering; Capture;
Withdrawal
Invasion (N) with an armed force. Seizure
Napoleon could not have commanded an invasion of Russia and never did so.
An administrative division or region in Russia
- -
Oblast (N) and the former Soviet Union.
This fortress is still the best preserved mediaeval castle in the oblast.
A rapid increase; a rise. Rise; Hike; Upsurge Plunge; Relaxation
Escalation (N) The transition process in all three countries was marked by a sharp escalation in the conflicts
between regimes and their opponents.
The action of a country or its government
preparing and organizing troops for active Marshalling -
Mobilisation (N) service.
Hitler’s energising mobilisation of the German army made him attain success in a very short
time.
Compulsory enlistment for state service, Appointment;
Discharge; Dismissal
Conscription (N) typically into the armed forces. Assignment; Draft
He was rejected by the conscription office because he was under age.
The action of removing military forces from an Demobilisation;
-
Demilitarisation (N) area. Conquest; Freeze
The demilitarisation in Iraq happened in the beginning of 20th century.
Reactivate; Reanimate; Destroy; Ruin;
Reinvigorated (V) Give new energy or strength to.
Reawake Discourage

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Therefore, the miner would be able to recuperate, and to return to his work reinvigorated.
Editorial Title: Trade tactics: On foreign trade policy revamp
Excuse; Mitigate;
Cause (an offense) to seem less serious. Aggravate
Extenuating (V) Palliate
It is wrong not to give the man a break because of extenuating circumstances.
Strengthen; Support;
Support or strengthen Undermine
Bolster (V) Reinforce
She came with me to bolster my confidence.
Perplex; Bewilder; Enlighten; Clear;
Totally bewildering or perplexing.
Baffling (V) Mystify Comprehensible
She still found it baffling how different he was in person than over the net.
Pronounce; Articulate;
Say or pronounce clearly. -
Enunciating (V) Say
Children should keep on enunciating a word to learn it completely.
Lessen; Mitigate;
Lessen or moderate the impact of something. Intensify
Buffer (V) Moderate
The wall buffers the noise of the traffic.
(of an economy, business, or market) involving Booming; Strong;
Depressed
Buoyant (Adj.) or engaged in much activity. Vigorous
The actors were buoyant as they prepared for the evening's performance.
A confident and forceful statement of fact or Declaration;
Denial; Rejection
Assertions (N) belief. Contention; Statement
An assertion was made about the heir for that company.
Seek the favor, support, or custom of. Chase; Pursue -
Wooing (V)
Microsoft apparently put little effort into wooing them.
Influence or power, especially in politics or
Influence; Power; Pull Denounce
Clout (N) business.
She used her political clout to have another school built.
Editorial Title: For internal democracy: On Election Commission of India rejecting notion of ‘leader for life’ in
political parties.
In a permanent, essential, or characteristic
Natively; Genetically Alienable; Fractional
way.
Inherently (Av.)
The dispersed nature of the problem makes regulations inherently difficult and costly to
enforce.
Preposterous; Reasonable;
Wildly unreasonable, illogical, or inappropriate.
Absurd (Adj.) Ridiculous; Farcical Sensible
He is a most absent-minded and absurd fellow, but he has a heart of gold.
A countless or extremely great number. Lot; Scores; Mass Calculable; Finite
Myriad (N)
These myriads of fish would be enough to keep any swimmer away for hours.
Leave (someone) without the means to move
- -
Strands (V) from somewhere.
He began to feed the spaghetti, carefully separating the strands.
Small group of people with shared interests or
tastes, especially one that is exclusive of other Clique; Clan; Fraternity Untie; Detach
Coterie (N) people.
He had a small coterie of friends who would visit him every year.
Illegal; Illegitimate;
Required, permitted, or enacted by statute. Canon; Law; Ordinance
Illicit
Statutory (Adj.)
Some of his statutory lectures are published in his Lectures on Mediaeval and Modern
History.
A system of government in which the rulers are Hereditary;
-
Dynasticism (N) all drawn from the same family. Successional; Genetic
His son's candidacy smacked of political dynasticism.

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Editorial Title: Managing sports: On administrators and the National Sports Code
Support (a plant) with a stake or stakes. Tether; Support; Brace Certainty; Safety
Stakes (V)
Young standard trees should be tied to stakes so as to prevent their roots being ruptured.
In or for the intervening period; provisional or
Temporary; Acting Interim
Interim (Adj.) temporary.
Don't waste money on interim pieces of equipment.
Officially or legally prohibited. Prohibit; Forbid; Bar Permit
Ban (V)
The Plastic ban was accepted by all the students in the campus.
Unwillingness;
Willingness;
Unwillingness or disinclination to do something. Disinclination;
Reluctance (N) Eagerness
Hesitation
He tossed in a hint of reluctance, just for good measure.
A Fief. - -
Fiefdoms (N) He wrote many books, commanding a swathe of mediaeval history as if it had been a personal
fiefdom.
Misconception;
The holder of an office or post. Holder; Bearer; Officer
Incumbents (N) Misunderstanding
The present incumbent (of the post) is due to retire next month.
Editorial Title: Currency pressure: On the rupee’s depreciation against the dollar
Subjugate; Break;
Make it less powerful and easier to control. -
Taming (V) Subdue
The police came to tame the problem between the two.
Occurring in the course of a single day. - -
Intraday (Adj.)
We have witnessed the wide intraday after a year.
Liability to change rapidly and unpredictably,
- -
Volatility (N) especially for the worse.
The employers were ready to face the volatility in their production.
Dependent on someone or something. - -
Reliant (Adj.)
The world trade is completely reliant on the demand.
(of sums of money or benefits) Be received by
Emanate; Ensue;
someone in regular or increasing amounts over -
Accrue (V) Spring
time.
The banker said that their agent will accrue the interest sharply.
The outward appearance or apparent form of
Pretence; Facade;
something, especially when the reality is -
Semblance (N) Veneer
different.
Varshini couldn't handle him as his semblance was intolerable.
Editorial Title: Ageing regime: On Iran’s hijab protests
Regard something as being caused by Ascribe; Assign; Disbelief; Discredit;
Attributed (V) (someone or something). Accredit Mistrust
Police called it the work of one person, attributed to at least six earlier deaths.
Anxiety; Perturbation; Calmness;
A state of anxiety or nervous excitement.
Agitations (N) Distress Relaxation
Her father returned around noon, his agitation apparent the moment he stepped in the door.
Put an end to (a rebellion or other disorder),
Curb; Clobber; Stifle Prompt
Quell (V) typically by the use of force.
The police were called in to quell the riot.
Commitment to traditional values and ideas Nonconformism;
Self-restraint
with opposition to change or innovation. Nonconformity
Conservatism (N)
Radical nationalism attacked traditional conservatism, but it also drew heavily upon it and its
authoritarian traditions.
Ballooning (V) Swell out in a spherical shape; billow. Swell; Inflate; Distend Collapsed; Deflated

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The extinguisher-shaped balloon will be taking to the skies again this summer to appear at key
ballooning events around the country.
To become or look old; to cause somebody to Senescent; Senior;
Young; Fresh
look old. Unyoung
Ageing (V)
Two years are usually required for ageing, but some tobacco is kept for four or five years
before being manufactured.
Editorial Title: Violent front: On the Popular Front of India
(Especially of change or action) Relating to or
affecting the fundamental nature of something; Absolute; Desperate Superficial
Radical (Adj.) far-reaching or thorough.
The new president has made some radical changes to the company.
Hide or disguise the presence of (a person,
Hide; Conceal -
Camouflage (V) animal, or object) by means of camouflage.
The rabbit's white fur acts as a camouflage in the snow.
An infant's bed or crib, typically one mounted
Bassinet Descent
Cradle (N) on rockers.
She placed the phone back on its cradle.
Commotion;
The quality or state of being tranquil; calm. Calm; Serenity
Tranquillity (N) Busyness
It is the epitome of peace and tranquillity.
Editorial Title: Over the top: On privacy and regulation of digital apps
A method of transmitting or receiving data
- -
Streaming (N) (especially video and audio material)
The morning light came streaming in through the windows.
Give legal or constitutional form to (an Establish; Found; Close; Phase out;
Constitutes (V) institution); established by law. Develop Shut
The vote hardly constitutes a victory.
Develop gradually, especially from a simple to Develop; Progress; Shrink; Shorten;
Evolved (V) a more complex form. Grow Decrease
Her company has evolved from a hobby into a thriving business.
The condition of being transparent. Clearness; Clarity Opacity; Obscurity
Transparency (N)
He says that there needs to be more transparency in the way the government operates.
The metal coverings formerly worn by soldiers
Protection; Defence Unsafe
Armour (N) or warriors to protect the body in battle.
Police put on body armour before confronting the rioters.
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Obvious; Clear-cut;
Severe or bare in appearance or outline. Indistinct; Fuzzy
Stark (Adj.) Striking
The ridge formed a stark silhouette against the sky.
Cause of an activity or event to become Personalising;
Campaigning; Lobbying
Politicising(V) political in character. Humanising
The administration is not interested in politicising the tragedy.
Praise a person or their achievements highly, Praise; Applaud;
Condemn; Criticise
Lauded(V) especially in a public context. Acclaim
William Shakespeare is a much lauded author in English Literature.
Accept and allow (behaviour that is considered
Forgive; Pardon Condemn; Punish
Condone(V) morally wrong or offensive) to continue.
The college cannot condone any behaviour that involves illicit drugs.
Engage in a close fight or struggle without
Fight; Combat; Battle Yield; Surrender
Grappling(V) weapons; wrestle.
After a moment grappling with her mixed emotions, she got up and called her friend.
Make (a problem, bad situation, or negative Aggravate; Inflame;
Exacerbate(V) Calm; Reduce
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The proposed factory shutdown will exacerbate unemployment problems.

A forecast of the likely outcome of a situation. Prediction; Foretelling -
Prognosis (N)
The Government made a rough prognosis about overpopulation.
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An offence made more serious by attendant
Annoy; Irritate; Provoke Calm; Conciliate
Aggravated(Adj.) circumstances.
Various measures were proposed which would have aggravated the situation.
An action characterised by a desire for
Revengeful; Wrathful Absolving; Pardoning
Retaliatory(Adj.) revenge.
He urged people not to resort to retaliatory violence.
The condition of being dissatisfied with one's Discontent; Contentment;
Disgruntlement(Adj.) life or situation. Dissatisfaction Pleasure
The disgruntlement among its two million members is almost visible.
An alliance for combined action, especially a
Union; Partnership; Detachment;
temporary alliance of political parties forming a
Coalition(N) Alliance Separation
government or of states.
The party was only able to govern in coalition with three or even four other parties.
A person who is opposed to increasing the
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Eurosceptic(N) powers of the European Union.
The Tories emerged as the most Eurosceptic party in the poll.
A period of temporary economic decline during
which trade and industrial activity are reduced, Downturn; Slump;
Boom; Upturn
Recession(N) generally identified by a fall in GDP in two Trough
successive quarters.
The country is in the depths of a recession.
An event regarded as threatening, seems
Emerge; Appear Distant
Looming(V) about to happen.
Another threat is looming over the introduction of the euro.
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Stated or appearing to be true, but not Apparent; Supposed;
Real; Genuine
Ostensible(Adj.) necessarily so. Claimed
The delay may have a deeper cause than the ostensible reason.
The action or fact of spreading something, Spreading; Circulation;
Suppression
Dissemination(N) especially information, widely. Publicising
The delay may have a deeper cause than the ostensible reason.
A sign or warning that something, especially
something momentous or calamitous is likely to Foretell; Prophesy -
Portending(V) happen.
The eclipse is portending some major events.
Infringe or go beyond the bounds. A moral
Misbehave; Sin;
principle or other established standard of Obey
Transgresses(V) Trespass
behaviour.
They must control the impulse that leads them to transgress the rules and regulations.
The action of provoking unlawful behaviour or Urging; Arousing; Suppression;
Incitement(N) urging someone to behave unlawfully. Inducement Discouragement
This amounted to an incitement to commit murder.
In a restricted or infrequent manner; in small
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Sparingly(Av.) quantities.
The sharply flavoured leaves should be used sparingly.
To give someone the authority or power to do Authorise; Permit;
Forbid
Empowers(V) something. Sanction
A Doctor teaches, educates and empowers women to take control of their own health care.
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Place or deal with close together for

Compare; Contrast; Mix Separate
Juxtaposed(V) contrasting effect.
Black-and-white photos of the actors were juxtaposed with colour images.
Calm; Console;
spoil or ruin an agreement, event, or situation. Impair; Spoil; Shatter
Queer(Adj.) Comfort
Don’t let one mistake queer your day.
Trip or momentarily lose one's balance; almost
Trip; Slip; Pitch Rise; Get up
Stumble(V) fall.
The sudden weakness in her legs made her stumble.
An event, circumstance, etc. causing a
particular action, process, or situation to Activate; Crank Arrest; Suppress
Triggering(Adj.) happen.
Talking to Rathoon is a triggering experience for me.
Insufficiency;
A prolonged or chronic shortage or lack of
Inadequateness; Plenty; Abundance
Drought(N) something expected or desired.
Shortage
Matsya has a drought for creativity.
A small mark or flaw which spoils the Imperfection; Flaw;
Enhancement
Blemish(N) appearance of something. Fault
The minute blemish on a Rolls Royce might make it unsalable.
Extreme self-confidence or audacity. Guts; Nerve; Boldness Soothe; Stale
Chutzpah(N)
Amir loves the Indian Cricket captain’s chutzpah.
To lead an attack or movement. Lead; Head; Front Obey; Serve; Submit
Spearhead(V)
She is the spearhead of the campaign to create awareness among the people.
A person or mental process intelligently Acute; Sharp-witted;
Rambling; Vague
Incisive(Adj.) analytical and clear-thinking. Clear
Raghu is an incisive critic.
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Hum or sing in a soft, low voice, especially in a
Hum; Carol -
Crooning(V) sentimental manner.
My sister was crooning gently for her baby to put her to sleep.
A conference between opposing sides in a
dispute, especially a discussion of terms for an Conference; Summit -
Parleys(N) armistice.
The parleys are happening between the enemy Kings.
Not easily convinced; having doubts or
Doubtful; Distrustful Certain; Convinced
Sceptical(Adj.) reservations.
I am sceptical about his opinions towards his work.
Regards as a likely winner. Suppose; Believe Actuality; Reality
Fancying (V)
He smiled at himself for fancying the car.
Make something weaker in force, content, or
value by modification or the addition of other Weaken Concentrate
Dilute(V) elements.
Small mistakes don't dilute the quality of her character.
Bizarrely;
In a strange and frightening manner. Naturally; Ordinarily
Eerily(Av.) Supernaturally
Sinha’s face is eerily similar to her grandmother’s.
Workable; Feasible;
Capable of working successfully; feasible. Impracticable
Viable(Adj.) Operational
Raju struggled hard to make his business viable.
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Gallantry(N) Courageous behaviour, especially in battle. Bravery; Courage Cowardice

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He won a medal for his gallantry from the King.

Enter forcibly or suddenly. Forcible -
Irrupted (V)
Sinha irrupted into my conversation with Sheeba.
The action of endowing something or
Donation; Funding Debt
Endowments(N) someone.
The school gets an endowment fund every year.
The minimum number of members of an
assembly or society that must be present at Attendance;
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Quorum(N) any of its meetings to make the proceedings of Assemblage
that meeting valid.
A quorum must be present for the election to happen.
Reduce the extent of something by removing Increasing;
Snipping; Shortening
Pruning(V) superfluous or unwanted parts. Extending
Aishu spent her afternoon pruning the plants.
Of a noble or elevated nature. Uppermost; Overhead Low, Below
Loftier(Adj.)
Tessa has loftier goals to pursue.
A route or journey longer than the most direct
Devious; Complicated Direct; Straight
Circuitous(Adj.) way.
My car driver took me on a circuitous route to the School.
A situation or course of action filled with or Calming;
Anxious; Agitation
Fraught(Adj.) likely to result in something undesirable. Comfortable
The trip was fraught with difficulties.
An ornamental shoulder piece on an item of
clothing, especially on the coat or jacket of a Ornament; Badge -
Epaulettes(N) military uniform.
The rank of Sergeant is signified by three chevron stripes on the arms or epaulettes.

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