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The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary PDF – November 2022

Word Meaning Synonym Antonym
Editorial Title: The gun and the pen: On the conclave of State Home Ministers
Suffer from being forced to remain in an
Suffer; Molder Flourish
Languishing (V) unpleasant place or situation.
Sia is languishing to work though she is sick.
Agreement or consistency. - -
Concordance (N)
The concordance among the leaders to bring peace in the country.
A connection or series of connections
- -
Nexus (N) linking two or more things.
The nexus of nerve connection is fascinating.
The state of being confined in prison; Imprisonment;
Freedom
Incarceration (N) imprisonment. Internment
Victor is subjected to Incarceration for his crime.
An active revolt or uprising. - -
Insurgency (N)
The conspirators are waging an armed insurgency to capture the Kingdom.
Make or become less valuable or
Sully; Corrode Enhance
Tarnish (V) respected.
Moisture leads to the tarnish of vintage cars.
(Of regulations, requirements, or
Strict; Harsh Lenient; Flexible
Stringent (Adj) conditions) strict, precise, and exacting.
Reba is a stringent Teacher who always shouts at the class.
Deconstruct;
Take (a machine or structure) to pieces. Assemble; Build
Dismantling (V) Disassemble
The mobile phone is dismantled into separate parts.
Editorial Title: The burden of tragedy: On the Morbi bridge tragedy in Gujarat
The temporary prevention of something Interruption; Continuation;
Suspension (N) from continuing or being in force or effect. Adjournment Resumption
The suspension of the bridge is causing trouble for the villagers.
A person who is enjoying themselves in a Merrymaker;
-
Revellers (N) lively and noisy way. Partygoer
A group of revellers are enjoying Diwali by bursting crackers.
Extremely unpleasant, horrifying, or
Horrible; Dreadful Beautiful
Horrendous (Adj) terrible.
The horrendous garbage is unhealthy for the environment.
(Of a punishment) serving as a warning or Cautionary;
Erring
Exemplary (Adj) deterrent. Monitory
The exemplary acid attack on women should be highly punishable.
(Of a crowd) fill or be present in (a place
Jam; Fill Loosen
Thronging (V) or area).
The shopping area is thronged with people on account of Diwali.
A future event or circumstance which is
Eventuality;
Contingencies possible but cannot be predicted with -
Incident
(N) certainty.
Certainly he has to do his work with contingencies for the selling properties.

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Editorial Title: The second coming: On Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s win in Brazil
Extremely surprising or impressive; Unimpressive;
Amaze; Astound
Astonishing (Adj) amazing. Ordinary
Reena’s astonishing reaction is for the 60% sale from her favourite brand.
A person who conducts or analyses
- -
Pollsters (N) opinion polls.
The pollster’s prediction was right in the Presidential election.
Declare invalid (an official agreement,
Nullify; Invalidate Restore; Enact
Annulled (V) decision, or result).
Their marriage was annulled as they had no interest in living together.
(Of a journey or other movement) Smooth;
Rough; Unsettled
Bumpy (Adj) involving sudden jolts and jerks. Consistent
The roads were so bumpy that it was hard for me to drive the Car.
Editorial Title: Reporting rape: On the trauma of rape survivor
Causing repulsion or horror; grisly. Ghastly; Horrid Pleasant
Gruesome (Adj)
Halloween is a gruesome party which many people enjoy.
A hindrance or obstruction in doing
Obstacle; Barrier Benefit
Impediment (N) something.
An impediment stopped us from moving further to the place.
(Of medical procedures) involving the
introduction of instruments or other - -
Invasive (Adj) objects into the body or body cavities.
A small invasive treatment is done to minimise the effect of disease.
An action or remark that causes outrage or
Insult; Indignity Compliment
Affront (N) offence.
The argument stirred up personal affront among the two.
Relating to or characteristic of a system of
- -
Patriarchal (Adj) society or government controlled by men.
In this patriarchal society men are earning more than women.
The institution and conducting of legal
proceedings against someone in respect of - -
Prosecutions (N) a criminal charge.
Sven faced prosecution for being a traitor in his country.
Make minor changes to (a text, piece of
legislation, etc.) in order to make it fairer Revise; Alter;
Neglect
Amending (V) or more accurate, or to reflect changing Modify
circumstances.
The rule was amended again to be fairer for the common people.
A mark of disgrace associated with a
Shame; Dishonor Honour; Credit
Stigma (N) particular circumstance, quality, or person.
The stigma is still continuing with regard to the race of the people.
Preconceived opinion that is not based on Preconception;
-
Prejudices (N) reason or actual experience. Prejudgement
It is a prejudice that people after 60 years of age cannot work.
A formal declaration that someone is guilty
of a criminal offence, made by the verdict Sentence;
Conviction (N) Acquittal
of a jury or the decision of a judge in a Judgement
court of law.

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The conviction was strong enough that he was sentenced to imprisonment.

Editorial Title: Seeds of hope: On GM crops and scientific consent
An uncertain period of awaiting a decision
Incomplete;
or resolution; an intermediate state or Continuing
Limbo (N) Suspended
condition.
The two friends are discussing their state of limbo in the Hospital.
Assessment;
An act of assessing something or someone. -
Appraisal (N) Evaluation
The selling property is under thorough appraisal by the officers.
A person or thing that comes before Forerunner;
-
another of the same kind; a forerunner. Forefather
Precursor (N)
Francisco José de Caldas is a precursor of the fight for the independence of
Colombia.
Willing to be influenced by Manageable;
Uncooperative
Amenable (Adj) somebody/something Responsive
Richa is a benevolent person and has an amenable dog.
A temporary prohibition of an activity. Ban; Prohibition -
Moratorium (N)
An indefinite moratorium will happen if the government does not cancel the rent.
Create difficulties for (someone or
something), resulting in delay or Obstruct; Impede Help; Facilitate
Hinders (V) obstruction.
Sam hindered his hand in between the game.
Editorial Title: Lone exception: On a left-wing bloc’s victory in Denmark
To make something impossible or very
Resist; Withstand Surrender
Defied (V) difficult.
The player defied gravity by holding the ball in one finger.
A small wild animal that is kept for its
thick brown fur which is used to make - -
Minks (N) expensive coats.
Mink’s fur coats are expensive that only elite people can afford.
Surpass (a person or achievement). Exceed; Trump Lose
Transcending (V) Dean is transcending his marketing knowledge to the people in the conference
hall.
Disturbance or problems which interrupt Disturbance;
-
Disruptions (N) an event, activity, or process. Disordering
The disruption of the political meeting happened because of the terrorist attack.
An alliance for combined action, especially
Detachment;
a temporary alliance of political parties Alliance; Union
Disunion
Coalition (N) forming a government or of states.
The coalition between the International leaders happened during the UN climate
change conference.
The protection granted by a nation to
someone who has left their native country Shelter; Refuge -
Asylum (N) as a political refugee.
The asylum seekers need a permanent place for protection.
Susceptible to physical or emotional attack Unsafe; Invulnerable;
Vulnerable (Adj)
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Children become more vulnerable which is prone to mental illnesses due to their
childhood traumatic incidents.
Editorial Title: Heavy-handed hurry: On The Wire fiasco
Command; Control;
To have and use power, authority, etc. -
Wields (V) Manage
The Soldiers are wielding knives against the enemy in the war.
To invent something false in order to
Forge; Falsify -
Fabricated (V) deceive people.
The fabricated dinosaur was so amazing at the exhibition.
Failure;
A sudden and ignominious failure; a fiasco. Catastrophe;
Debacle (N) Disaster
The player is worried about his debacle.
A humorous or malicious deception. Trick; Fool; Spoof Undeceive
Hoax (N) Now-a-days many people are spreading hoax news aiming to spoil the reputation
of a person.
An array of resources available for a
- -
Armoury (N) particular purpose.
Armoury of Men’s collection is available at the showroom.
Serious and immediate danger. Danger; Risk Safety; Security
Perils (N)
A peril sign board was kept on the way to the Industry.
Decorum;
Lack of strictness or care. Leniency
Laxity (N) Strictness
The laxity is the reason for the students being inattentive in the class.
Editorial Title: The right and worse: On Benjamin Netanyahu’s comeback
Having a composed and self-assured Self-possessed; Excited;
Poised (N) manner. Tranquil Flustered
Rohan is poised and a self-sufficient person.
Advocating an aggressive or warlike Combative ;
Calm
Hawkish (Adj) policy, especially in foreign affairs. Destructive
Hike in vegetables and groceries is the result of the hawkish policy.
Adamantly;
In a very loyal and committed manner. Flexibly
Staunchly (Adv) Persistently
My psychologist is kind and benevolent but treats her patients staunchly.
A feeling of anxiety or worry. Unease; Distress Calm
Disquiet (N)
Tina is in disquiet and unable to take decisions wisely.
Editorial Title: Remote voting: On postal ballot for NRIs
People who have spread or been dispersed
Dispersal; Refugee -
Diaspora (N) from their homeland.
The diaspora of people in search of better jobs is the new trend.
A factor, especially a financial
Deterrent;
disadvantage, that discourages a particular Incentive
Disincentive (N) Discouragement
action.
The disincentive in his work place made Ram worry.
Extremely small Tiny; Little Vast; Huge
Minuscule (Adj)
The minuscule photography was liked by everyone in the competition.

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The authority to represent someone else, Representative;

-
Proxy (N) especially in voting. Substitute
Richard has registered to vote by proxy in the Assembly.
Relating to the consul or consulate in a
Embassy -
Consular (Adj) foreign city.
The country’s consular is responsible for the Visa.
Unproductive;
Pointless or unnecessary. Necessary
Infructuous (Adj) Ineffective
The group of people thinking about the policy is infructuous.
Editorial Title: Hazy signals: On missing points in October GST data
To a small extent; somewhat. Bit Abundance
Tad (Adv)
The tortoise moved a tad of speed in the competition.
A fund of money for communal use, made
- -
Kitty (N) up of contributions from a group of people.
The CSR is a kitty from different Industries which help the community.
A standard used for comparison. Guideline; Indicator -
Yardstick (N)
These people are the yardstick for the people of the country.
The quality of being reticent; reserve. Restraint; Inhibition Expansiveness
Reticence (N)
The emotional reticence of Ria is valid.
Unenthusiastic; Enthusiastic;
Showing little enthusiasm.
Tepid (Adj) Apathetic Passionate
The old man is too tepid to take his dog for a walk.
Join or connect (a rope or ropes) by Unite; Connect; Parting,
Splicing (V) interweaving the strands at the ends. Bind Sectioning
The splicing of the wire nodes helps in better.
Raise doubts or objections or show
Object; Protest -
Demurring (V) reluctance.
Richa demurred at the offer concerning her peace of mind.
Editorial Title: High stakes: On the 2022 Gujarat Assembly Elections and the BJP
Something that sets a particular activity,
- -
Launchpad (N) enterprise, etc. in motion.
The share market website is a good launchpad to other sites.
a deep-seated feeling of dislike; aversion. Hostility; Animosity Affinity; Rapport
Antipathy (N)
Ria’s antipathy is so strong that she never minds Richard’s project.
Editorial Title: Democratic deficit: On the attempt on Imran Khan’s life
A state of conflict or confusion. Conflict; Chaos Calm; Peace
Turbulence (N)
The flight crash caused turbulence among the passengers.
Murder (an important person) for political
Murder; Kill -
or religious reasons.
Assassination (N)
Lincoln’s assassination damaged the north's and south's relationship, increasing
the north's hate toward the south.
Prevent (someone) from accomplishing
Hinder; Foil -
Thwarted (V) something.
The foxes thwarted the Tiger from attacking them.
Dispute the truth, validity, or honesty of (a
Challenge; Dispute Support
Impugning (V) statement or motive); call into question.
The employer does not impugn him as a good employee.

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Beleaguered In a very difficult situation. - -

(Adj) Little Fian is beleaguered since his Mother left him alone at home.
Give out or emit (a feeling, quality, or
Exude; Disgorge Conceal
Emanating (V) sensation).
Sher emanated all his stress at the top of the Hill.
A situation in which no progress is
deadlock ;
possible, especially because of -
Impasse (N) Stalemate
disagreement; a deadlock.
Heem’s promotion is at an impasse.
Editorial Title: Economics and exclusion: On SC upholding 10% EWS quota
Knock or force out of position. Remove; Shift -
Dislodging (V)
The protestors were dislodged by the Police officials.
A fundamental change in approach or
- -
Paradigm shift underlying assumptions.
(N) The two people discussed the paradigm shift in financial service and stock
market operation.
Agreement;
A statement of agreement with or consent
Acceptance; Disagreement
Affirmative (N) to an assertion or request.
Approval
He hoped that the person would be affirmative.
Put upside down or in the opposite
Upturn; Upend Ordered
Inverted (V) position, order, or arrangement.
Reshu inverted her body upside down in the game.
Conformity to the law or to rules. Authority; Validity -
Legitimacy (N)
The legitimacy of this procedure aided for a peaceful election.
Declare one's public approval or support Support;
Oppose
Endorse (V) of. Recommend
People endorsed the new scheme by the Government.
Set free, especially from legal, social, or Liberated;
Enslave
Emancipating (V) political restrictions. Independent
The prisoners were emancipated from the punishment.
The action or process of making suffering,
Mitigation; Ease Aggravate
Alleviation (N deficiency, or a problem less severe.
Rona was focused on the alleviation of her husband’s stress.
Free (a person or organisation) from an
Excepted; Excused Liable to
Exempted (V) obligation or liability imposed on others.
Aryan is exempted from all the rules and regulations followed in the office.
Take something from a larger whole,
Carved out - -
especially with effort or difficulty.
(Phrasal verb)
Mihir carved out himself to reach greater heights in his Business.
A principle or standard by which Standard;
-
Criterion (N) something may be judged or decided. Benchmark
The growth criterion differs from each game.
Isolate (one system, process, department,
- -
Silo (V) etc.) from others.
The largest industry is siloed into four and managed by one.

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The scope of the influence or concerns of

- -
Purview (N) something.
The EWS community is under the purview of the legislation.
Editorial Title: A necessary signal: On COP27 U.N. Climate meeting
A person who takes part in an organised
Activist -
Lobbyists (N) attempt to influence legislators.
A group of lobbyists are discussing the latest change in the legislation.
Hard-bargain Be uncompromising in making a deal. Negotiate -
(Phrase) Zen can make hard-bargain for the deal.
Used to indicate that something is done by
only one person, group, or country Independently;
Unilaterally Unanimously
involved in a situation, without the Single-handedly
(Adv) agreement of others.
Simi unilaterally took the decision without discussing it with her friend.
The unintended adverse results of a
Repercussion -
Blowback (N) political action or situation.
The political meeting is the blowback for Indian independence.
Engagement in a long, complicated dispute
Argue; Quarrel Agree
Wrangling (N) or argument.
Continuous wrangling is happening among the leaders of the same political party.
Subterranean Secret; concealed. Secret -
(Adj) The country has many subterranean rivers.
Editorial Title: Saffron strides: On the BJP’s Assembly bypoll wins
A person who has abandoned their
country or cause in favour of an opposing Deserter -
Defector (N) one.
John was considered as a defector by his father because he did a favour for their
enemy.
Any subordinate or local ruler. Representative -
Satrap (N)
A satrap is given prior importance in villages.
An area regarded as someone's personal
Territory; Domain -
Turf (N) territory; one's home ground.
My turf has beautiful lushful grass which is artificial.
Give up (power or territory). Surrender; Concede Keep; Gain
Ceded (V)
The king who lost the battle ceded his country to his opponent.
Recover or regain (something lost or
Regain; Recover Deteriorate
Recuperate (V) taken).
The company recuperated the investment within months.
Bold and without shame. Bold; Shameless Timid; Shy
Brazen (Adj)
The yellow clown went brazen for the show.
Editorial Title: Considering consent: On POCSO Act and the age of consent
Condition;
A condition attached to an agreement. -
Proviso (N) Stipulation
A proviso was passed in the court last week.
Run away secretly in order to get married,
Run off; Abscond Stay
Eloping (V) especially without parental consent.
Breny eloped with her boyfriend to get married.

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Institute legal proceedings against (a

Accuse; Charge Defend
Prosecuted (V) person or organisation).
Aakhil was prosecuted before the Judge for a theft case.
Communication or cooperation which
Cooperation;
facilitates a close working relationship -
Liaison (N) Association
between people or organisations.
The NGO is in liaison with the Government to help the needy.
The process of finding something out for Detection;
Ascertainment -
certain. Uncovering
(N)
Out of ascertainment it is known that the Political party will win the election.
Relevant or applicable to a particular Irrelevant;
Apposite; Suitable
Pertinent (Adj) matter; apposite. Inappropriate
Rohan joined the pertinent puzzle to finish the game.
Editorial Title: Needless needling: On Governor-government ties in Tamil Nadu
A written message in business or Message;
Memorandum -
diplomacy. Communication
(N)
A memorandum was sent to every worker in the office.
criticise severely. Attack; Denounce Praise
Slammed (V)
Betsy slammed the political leader as he did not do any betterment for the city.
Acting or done beyond one's legal power
- -
Ultra vires (Adj) or authority.
An ultra vires act has happened in the government treasury.
Opposing or rejecting popular opinion or
- -
current practice.
Contrarian (Adj)
While all the paper rockets flew in the same direction, a contrarian flew in the
opposite.
Stimulate or give rise to (a reaction or
emotion, typically a strong or unwelcome Arouse; Evoke Allay
Provoking (V) one) in someone.
Yash’s loud noise provoked anger in Pritam.
Relating to a state governor or the office of Administrative; Inferior;
Gubernatorial state governor. Dominant Powerless
(Adj)
Denish’s grandfather is a gubernatorial officer of the State.
Everlasting; Transitory;
Never ending or changing.
Perpetual (Adj) Unending Temporary
The perpetual road looks stunning during sunsets.
Editorial Title: Unlaundered truth: On Sanjay Raut’s bail and the functioning of central
agencies
Conceal the origins of (money obtained
illegally), typically by transfers involving - -
Laundering (V) foreign banks or legitimate businesses.
Pablo has laundered his black money in the World bank.
Devastating;
Witheringly scornful; severely critical. Mild; Gentle
Scathing (Adj) Blistering
Mr. John’s scathing comments is not liked by anyone.
Shock or excite (someone) into taking
Jolt; Shock Demotivate
Galvanised (V) action.
The leader’s ideas and will power galvanised her members into action.

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Harass, persecute, or pursue relentlessly. Bother; Trouble Leave in peace

Hound (V)
The little boy hounded Kevin constantly.
Any kind of permanent property, e.g. lands
- -
Tenements (N) or rents, held from a superior.
Amy lives in a tenement located at the heart of the city.
Grimly mocking or cynical. Satirical; Mocking -
Sardonic (Adj)
Sini looked at Mini in a sardonic way.
In an extremely bad way; appallingly. Dreadful; Awful Superb
Abysmally (Adv)
Tess sang abysmally which was unpleasant to hear.
Editorial Title: Content slot: On guidelines for television channels
Improve (a mechanism or system) by
Modify; Alter -
Tweaking (V) making fine adjustments to it.
Her mental state was very bad which needs to be tweaked sooner.
A warning or proviso of specific Caution;
-
Caveat (N) stipulations, conditions, or limitations. Admonition
The officer instructed a few caveats to his workers.
An act or course of action to which a
person is morally or legally bound; a duty Duty; Commitment -
Obligation (N) or commitment.
They have an obligation to go in peace.
Editorial Title: Measuring trade: On the need for consistent export, import data
A severe criticism, reprimand, or defeat. - -
Battering (V)
Gaini battered the fellow student for not listening to his instruction.
Succeeding;
Coming after something in time; following. Previous
Subsequent (Adj) Upcoming
Fidha noted down the subsequent appointments in her notepad.
Portent;
Prophetic significance. -
Omen (N) Forewarning
The patient wanted to postpone the surgery because of the bad omen.
A state of great disturbance, confusion, or
Confusion; Disorder Calm; Peace
Turmoil (N) uncertainty.
Rishab is in turmoil as his business is sinking.
Improve;
Impair the quality or appearance of; spoil. Spoil; Ruin
Marred (V) Enhance
The citizens of the country marred the whole event.
Editorial Title: Research first: On the UGC move on research papers by Ph.D. scholars
Substandard Below the usual or required standard. Inferior; Inadequate -
(Adj) Lisa was asked to rework on her thesis for providing substandard information.
Seeking to exploit others. Exploitative -
Predatory (Adj)
Premi’s predatory activities were condemned by his higher officials.
A government authority or licence
conferring a right or title for a set period,
especially the sole right to exclude others Copyright; License -
Patents (N) from making, using, or selling an
invention.
Eugene has applied for a patent for his research work.

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The action of making something weaker in

- -
Dilution (N) force, content, or value.
The investment will be a dilution for the shares.
Something that is one's duty or Responsibility;
-
Onus (N) responsibility. Burden
It is the duty of the onus to conduct meetings.
Editorial Title: A sense of an ending: On the release of Rajiv Gandhi case convicts
(Of a plan or action) have an opposite and Rebound;
Accomplish
undesirable effect to what was intended. Boomerang
Backfire (V)
The administrator censured the worker as their project backfired company’s
share.
A sense of disgust and loathing. Disgust; Repulsion Delight; Liking
Revulsion (N)
I turned away in revulsion after seeing ants in his hand.
The passionate expression of grief or
Weeping; Wailing -
Lamentation (N) sorrow; weeping.
Scenes of lamentation happened at the little girl’s funeral.
The highest or climactic point of
something, especially as attained after a Climax; Pinnacle Nadir
Culmination (N) long time.
The mountain has reached the maximum culmination point.
A person who accompanies and looks after
Companion; Duenna -
Chaperone (N) another person or group of people.
Richa is a chaperone for the toddler group.
Assistance and support in times of
Aid; Help -
Succour (N) hardship and distress.
Reva is a volunteer and succour who helped the people at the war.
Editorial Title: Preserving the precious: On ground water use
A brief look or summary. - -
Snapshot (N)
The snapshot helped to view the profit and device for the better fiscal year.
Minor and not important; not central. Slight; Small Vast; Gross
Marginal (Adj)
The friends group did not mind the marginal pizza slicing.
Replenishable Fill (something) up again. Refill; Reload Empty
(Adj) The replenishable trees were a treat to eyesight.
A foregone A result that can be predicted with
- -
conclusion certainty.
(Phrase) A forgone conclusion was taken in the meeting by the leader.
(Of an action or gesture) carried out with a Careful;
Cursory; Quick
Perfunctory (Adj) minimum of effort or reflection. Thorough
Anna was cleaning the home in a perfunctory manner.
Eat or drink (something) greedily. Gulp; Bolt; Devour -
Guzzling (V)
Sugarcanes guzzles more water for its growth.
Editorial Title: Mutual benefit: On India-U.S. cooperation on trade
Dispensable;
Indispensable Absolutely necessary. Essential; Crucial
Superfluous
(Adj)
Wearing masks is Indispensable during a pandemic crisis.
Involving two parties, especially countries. Mutual Unilateral
Bilateral (Adj)
The bilateral collaboration between the USA and Canada is remarkable.

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A political, religious, or social system

System; Scheme -
Dispensation (N) prevailing at a particular time.
Pratik needs a special dispensation to join another team.
Showing or feeling active opposition or
Antagonistic Opposed; Inimical Pro; Sympathetic
hostility toward someone or something.
(Adj)
Avin is antagonistic towards his own brother.
Restore (someone or something) to their
Reinstall; Replace -
Reinstate (V) former position or state.
The trading between the two countries reinstated good relationships.
Editorial Title: Tradition and talent: On England’s T20 World Cup win
A varied mixture of people or things; a
Assortment; Blend -
Medley (N) miscellany.
The study group had a medley of subject experts.
Originating or occurring naturally in a Expatriate;
Native; Aboriginal
Indigenous (Adj) particular place; native. Migrant
The indigenous people of America are celebrating their festival.
A devoted follower, adherent, or advocate
- -
Votaries (N) of someone or something.
The statue of votaries shows the importance of dedication.
An informal and typically affectionate term
for Britain or England, chiefly as used by - -
Blighty (N) soldiers of World War I and World War II.
The people are waiting to receive the blighties at the seashore.
Face and tackle a difficulty or problem
Squaring up - -
resolutely.
(Phrasal Verb)
The player is squaring up the defender in the match.
To walk slowly and with difficulty because
Limped off - -
of having an injured or painful leg or foot.
(Phrasal Verb)
Sid limped off after slipping in the road.
Shrugged aside To treat something as if it is not important. Dismiss -
(Phrasal Verb) Reeta shrugged aside her studies for modelling.
Extrinsic;
Belonging naturally; essential. Inherent; Innate
Intrinsic (Adj) Acquired
A man with a determined heart can see intrinsic in whatever he does.
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Retardation;
Reduction in speed or rate. Acceleration
Deceleration (N) Slowing
The deceleration of the plane is for an emergency.
(Of figures, prices, etc.) as compared with
Year-on-year the corresponding ones from a year - -
(Adj) earlier.
The graph shows year-on-year sales in the Industry.
Act as a neutralizing or counterbalancing
Moderate; Modify -
Tempering (V) force to (something).
The oldman is tempering the wires for safe and balanced electricity.
Unimportant;
Imperative (Adj) Of vital importance; crucial. Vital; Crucial
Optional

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The whole is working on an imperative project which needs more determination.

Flood; Swamp;
Cause (something) to be under water. -
Submerged (V) Immerse
The whole field is submerged in water due to excessive rain.
The action of making or becoming more Lessening;
Intensification Escalation; Boosting
intense. Abatement
(N)
The intensification of the dollar in the stock market is high.
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Causing someone to feel ashamed and
Aggrandize;
foolish by injuring their dignity and self- Embarrass; Mortify
Humiliating (Adj) Glorious
respect.
Richa found that her classmates were utterly humiliating her.
The smaller upper assembly in the US, US
- -
Senate (N) states, France, and other countries.
The voters are selecting candidates for US senate.
A further competition, election, race, etc.,
- -
Run-off (N) after a tie or inconclusive result.
A run-off will happen if none of the candidates win.
Emphasise Reinforce Understate
Underscored (V)
Sejal underscored the progress in her studies.
A person who supports or belongs to the
conservative or reactionary section of a - -
Right-winger (N) political party or system.
Sam switched from centre-forward to right-winger.
Editorial Title: Welcome pragmatism: On India’s G20 presidency
A small hammer with which an auctioneer,
a judge, or the chair of a meeting hits a - -
Gavel (N) surface to call for attention or order.
The Judge banged the gavel in the courtroom.
Responsible; In
A position of leadership. -
Helm (N) charge
Ross took the helm of his village.
A civil servant or diplomat who
undertakes preparatory work prior to a - -
Sherpas (N) summit conference.
Tessa is the sherpa who is responsible for the entire summit arrangements.
Use ambiguous language so as to conceal
Prevaricate; Hedge -
the truth or avoid committing oneself.
Equivocating (V)
Jerome was equivocating something to Hari which could not be understood by
Krison.
Make or become friendlier or more cordial. Loosen up; Relax Restrict, Freeze
Thaw (V)
The two kids became more thawed while having ice cream.
An approach that evaluates theories or
beliefs in terms of the success of their - -
Pragmatism (N) practical application.
Roger has been known for clear thinking and pragmatism.
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Suddenly change an opinion, subject, type

- -
Veer (V) of behaviour, etc.
Due to heavy wind, the paper rocket veered in the opposite direction.
A person or thing responsible for
contaminating the environment with - -
Polluters (N) harmful or poisonous substances.
The old man is cleaning the garbage littered by the polluters.
Separate, disengage, or dissociate
- -
Decoupling (V) (something) from something else.
The two countries decoupled from their engagement.
Hollowing out To remove the inside of something. - -
(Phrasal Verb) The kids helped their father in hollowing out the seeds from the pumpkin.
Embark impetuously on a speech or
- -
Plunged (V) course of action.
The ruler was plunged into thoughts.
(Of an unwelcome event or situation)
Develop; Loom -
Brewing (V) begin to develop.
Trouble was brewing between the two countries.
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Become or make smaller in size or amount. Contract; Diminish Expand; Increase
Shrank (V)
The value of the rupee shrank when compared with the dollar.
Interpret (a word or action) in a particular Understand;
-
Construed (V) way. Analyse
Lisa told the working module to Jim and he construed it in his own way.
Undergo a sudden severe or prolonged fall
Tumble; Drop Rise; Soar
Slump (V) in price, value, or amount.
The value of currency slumped abruptly.
An unexpected, minor, and typically
- -
Blip (N) temporary deviation from a general trend.
Sia is in a slight blip to choose her wish.
Peace;
A state of confusion or disorder. Turmoil; Disarray
Tumult (N) Tranquility
The activity demonstration went into tumult.
Be indecisive. Hesitate; Falter -
Dithering (V)
Roger was dithering about his arrival to his friends.
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(Especially in the US) charge (the holder of
Indict; Charge Acquit
Impeached (V) a public office) with misconduct.
The President was impeached by his own party members.
(Of a person's expression) cold and
Cold; Keen Warm; Balmy
Bleak (Adj) forbidding.
Sam is a bleak person who does not mingle with others.
An acquired or natural skill at performing
Gift; Talent Inability
Knack (N) a task.
Rhea is a knack who can do multitasking.
The art of effective or persuasive speaking
Rhetoric (N) Oratory; Eloquence -
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techniques.
Vincent’s speech was just empty rhetoric.
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Not able to be seen through; not Nontrasnparent; Transparent;
Opaque (Adj) transparent. Cloudy; Grimy Clear
It is still raining and Arun is driving the car in the opaque situation.
Favourable;
Making a certain situation or outcome
Opportune; Unfavourable
Conducive (Adj) likely or possible.
Propitious
Peter has found a conducive position for him in the office.
Healthy;
Illness; Ailment;
A disease or ailment. Comfort;
Maladies (N) Indisposition
Strength
He had become overweight and hospitalised due to various maladies.
A medicine or treatment for a disease or Treatment; Cure;
-
Remedy (N) injury. Medicine
The pills were given to her as a remedy to her illness.
Sulky; Snappish; Good-humoured;
Childishly sulky or bad-tempered.
Petulant (Adj) Grumpy Affable
Narmadha behaved in a petulant way even though she studied in a college.
Weakness;
Physical or mental weakness. Strength
Infirmities (N) enfeeblement
She suffered from a long list of infirmities.
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The quality of being powerfully and
Attraction; Appeal Repulsion
Allure (N) mysteriously attractive or fascinating.
The city’s allure is in the street lights.
Showing adroit planning; aiming at an end
- -
Tactical (Adj) beyond the immediate action.
The investors gained tactical knowledge through the meeting.
Last year or the recent past, especially as
Past Year Present; Future
Yesteryear (N) nostalgically recalled.
I would love to recreate the memories of yesteryear with my niece.
Vanish;
Be slow to disappear or die. Persist; Continue
Linger (V) Disappear
The spread of covid-19 is still lingering across the world.
A group of three powerful or notable
- -
Triumvirate (N) people or things.
Ronaldo, Messi and Neymar are the triumvirate of the soccer game.
A list of members of a team or
organisation, in particular of sports Agenda -
Rosters (N) players available for team selection.
The team has a roster of five players.
An event involving destruction or damage Catastrophe;
Wonder
Apocalypse (N on a catastrophic scale. Annihilation
The military attack between the two countries is an apocalypse.
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The worst part or chief impact of a

Force; Shock -
Brunt (N) specified action.
The brunt of overtime duty causes a bad neck ache.
The realisation or fulfilment of a plan or Attainment;
Inception
Fruition (N) project. Achievement
The appreciation by the colleagues is the major fruition of his presentation.
Rancour;
Bitterness or ill feeling. Goodwill
Acrimony (N) Resentment
Both the competitors were in acrimony for the award.
(Of a victory) won at too great a cost to
- -
Pyrrhic (Adj) have been worthwhile for the victor.
The match was a pyrrhic win because all the pieces were taken by the opponent.
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Face to face with someone, especially in an
Eyeball to eyeball - -
aggressive way.
(Phrase)
Regina and Richard had eyeball to eyeball contact.
An extensive fire which destroys a great
Fire; Blaze -
Conflagration (N) deal of land or property.
The conflagration destroyed the whole forest.
Deny or contradict (a statement or
Reject; Contradict Accept
Refuted (V) accusation).
The CEO refuted Jeh’s project.
Denoting something that is quickly and
- -
Hair-trigger (N) easily activated or provoked.
This pistol is a hair-trigger which moves swiftly.
A thing that is readily ignited. - -
Tinderbox (N)
Rahul has a tinderbox with him in his house.
The final performance or activity of a
- -
Swansong (N) person's career.
‘Dil Bechara' will always be remembered as Sushant Singh Rajput's swansong.
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The action or process of causing someone
to adopt radical positions on political or - -
Radicalisation
social issues.
(N)
The leader of the party arranged a radicalisation meeting for the wellness of the
society.
A person who helps another commit a
Abetter; Associate -
Accomplices (N) crime.
John and Johnson were the accomplices of the murder.
Escape or avoid (someone or something), Confront; Run
Elude; Avoid
Evade (V) especially by guile or trickery. into
The flock of birds evaded from the hunter’s cage.
Increase what is at stake or under
Upped the ante discussion, especially in a conflict or - -
(Phrase) dispute.
Paul upped the ante by raising his voice during the conflict.
The action or state of keeping careful Watchfulness;
Vigilance (N) Inattentiveness
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Raju on his way to the office saw the vigilance sign.

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A disagreement or fight, especially with Disagreement;
Agreement
Run-ins (N) someone in an official position. Argument
John and Maria almost everyday have run-ins in the office.
Openly disregard (a rule, law or
Defy; Scorn Observe
Flouted (V) convention).
Yash flouted Jeh’s order by not working.
The quality or fact of being greater in Prevalence;
Preponderance -
number, quantity, or importance. Predominance
(N)
The preponderance of the game shows that the black might win the game.
An accusation in response to one from Quarrelling;
Recriminations -
someone else. Squabbling
(N)
The Lawyer was annoyed by the recriminations of the couple.
A forceful and bitter verbal attack against Denunciation;
-
someone or something. Fulmination
Diatribes (N)
The diatribe did not make any change in Fero’s activity, He remained the same
carefree and unemployed.
In a way that is directed against a person
Ad hominem rather than the position they are - -
(Adv) maintaining.
The causal argument turned into an ad hominem for Rithu.
Unwilling or refusing to change one's Uncompromising; Compliant;
Intransigent views or to agree about something. Inflexible Flexible
(Adj)
Both the leaders were so strong that they are intransigent.
Preserve (a right, tradition, or idea) in a
form that ensures it will be protected and Express; Embody -
Enshrined (V) respected.
One must always enshrine the rules and regulations of the company.
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State or assert to be the case. Declare; Claim -
Averring (V)
John averred that he is innocent before the Judge.
(Of computer hardware or software) able
to operate independently of other - -
Standalone (Adj) hardware or software.
Jerry has planned to start a standalone firm in NewYork city.
A new version of a piece of computer
- -
Iterations (N) hardware or software.
The latest iterations of the software is highly recommended by everyone.
A trustee. - -
Fiduciaries (N)
The personal data of the employees can only be accessed by the fiduciaries.
Break or fail to observe (a law, agreement,
Break; Violate -
Breaches (V) or code of conduct).
The personal data breach is a threat to the nation.
(Of an opinion, theory, or approach) differ. Differ; Agree -
Diverges (V)
The diverge of opinions from the students cannot be acceptable.
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A general feeling of discomfort, illness, or

Uneasiness; Comfort; Well-
unease whose exact cause is difficult to
Malaise (N) Restlessness being
identify.
Eric could not attend the meeting due to his malaise.
Amiable;
Very serious or gloomy. Stern; Forbidding
Grim (Adj) Pleasant
Ria is in a grim state thinking of her future.
(Of a situation or event) extremely serious
Terrible; Dreadful Good; Mild
Dire (Adj) or urgent.
Wilson is in need of help to save him from the dire situation.
Enormous. Massive; Huge Tiny
Gargantuan (Adj)
Jerry has no worries as he has gargantuan wealth.
Impending;
About to happen. Remote
Imminent (Adj) Approaching
It is imminent that war might break anytime between the two countries.
The state of being bankrupt; (Of a person
or organisation) declared in law as unable Insolvency; Failure Solvency
Bankruptcy (N) to pay their debts.
Alex is unemployed and facing bankruptcy after his savings are washed out.
Having or relating to a system of
government in which several states form a Combined; Allied;
-
Federal (Adj) unity but remain independent in internal United
affairs.
India is a democratic country which follows a federal system.
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Contemplate or conceive of as a possibility
Foresee; Predict -
Envisages (V) or a desirable future event.
The weather report envisages that it might rain tomorrow.
A person's natural tendency or urge to act Tendency; Aversion;
Inclination (N) or feel in a particular way; a disposition. Propensity Disinclination
George shows no inclination for his client’s presentation.
A space entirely devoid of matter. Emptiness; Void -
Vacuum (N)
The astronaut is in the vacuum part of outer space.
The holding of an office. Incumbency; Term -
Tenures (N)
During Tanya’s tenure as team leader, She did two successful projects.
Critical observation or examination. Inspection; Survey Glance
Scrutiny (N)
Intense scrutiny is held by the inspecting officers.
Playfully quaint or fanciful behaviour or
- -
humour.
Whimsy (N)
The whimsy scene of the children dressed up attracted everyone in the
competition.
Resign from (an office or position). - -
Demit (V) Mr. David demitted from his position of Managing Director and handed it over to
his son.
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A sharp increase in the magnitude or
Spike (N) - -
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The graph shows the rise of spike in Covid 19 cases across India.
Sink, drop, or slope downward. Fall; Fade; Vanish Rise
Dipping (V)
The cases of the pandemic are dipping drastically.
An accumulation of something, especially
Accumulation;
uncompleted work or matters that need to -
Backlog (N) Excess; Logjam
be dealt with.
Dean is working on the backlog files which need to be filed.
An occurrence of death by accident, in war,
Death; Mortality -
Fatality (N) or from disease.
Accidents spike for the highest fatality rate.
Collateral;
Naturally accompanying or associated. Unrelated
Concomitant Connected
(Adj) Diabetes and Cardio-vascular diseases are natural concomitant for all age people
these days.
The simultaneous presence of two or more
Comorbidities diseases or medical conditions in a patient. - -
(N)
Physical comorbidity which includes obesity and diabetes is present to Caren.
The capacity to cause death or serious
- -
Lethality (N) harm or damage.
Unwanted injection causes serious lethality to human beings.
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obstruct (someone or something) so as to
prevent them from continuing to a Stop; Seize -
Intercept (V) destination.
The goal-keeper intercepted the ball from goal.
Move (goods) illegally into or out of a
Run; Sneak -
country.
Smuggling (V)
A group of five smuggled gold biscuits and currencies from the neighbouring
country.
Prevent (someone) from leaving a place of
- -
Gheraoed (V) work until certain demands are met.
The protestors were given final warning for gherao in front of the police station.
A person who has done something wrong
Criminal; Culprit -
or unlawful.
Miscreants (N)
The Politicians and Armymen are observing the explosives seized from the
miscreants.
A sudden outburst of something, especially
- -
Flare-up (N) violence or hostility.
A casual talk on politics may also flare-up disputes.
The science or practice of drawing maps. - -
Cartography (N)
I wanted to take up cartography as my major in college.
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India
Involving the agreement or cooperation of
two political parties that usually oppose - -
Bipartisan (Adj) each other's policies.
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A small close-knit group of people who do

Coterie; Circle
Cliques (N) not readily allow others to join them.
The old-school clique has become a successful band.
Honest;
Dishonest or unreliable. Dishonest; Deceitful
Dodgy (Adj) Reputable
The two men are involved in dodgy business.
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Predict as likely to win or achieve Predict;
-
Tipped (V) something. Recommend; Expect
The company was broadly tipped to sign the new project.
Thinking or communicating in an
Imprecise; Inexact Clear; certain
Vague (Adj) unfocused or imprecise way.
Sam’s presentation was vague and everybody got tensed for wasting their time.
The attitude of a person or organisation
Opinion; Outlook -
Stances (N) towards something; a standpoint.
Anya’s good stance is liked by everyone in the office.
(Of a state or feeling) decrease in vigour or
Decline; Diminish Increase; Grow
Wane (V) extent; become weaker.
COVID 19 is waning day by day when compared with the previous month.
Make (someone) cheerful and confident. Cheer; Hearten Depress
Buoyed (V)
The team members were happy and buoyed as their project got approved.
Cause (a strong or violent force) to be
Unbridle; Release Restrain
released or become unrestrained.
Unleash (V)
The police officers were ordered to unleash the protesters who gathered before
the Police station.
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Put an end to; destroy. Destroy; End Start up
Extinguished (V)
The fire was extinguished by pouring water.
Intended to give professional advice or
Consultative - -
recommendations.
(Adj)
Simon runs a consultative firm which helps students aspiring to study abroad.
A general vote by the electorate on a single
Plebiscite; Ballot;
political question which has been referred -
Referendum (N) Poll
to them for a direct decision.
The employees were asked to vote on a referendum regarding office timing.
The withdrawal of the United Kingdom
- -
Brexit (N) from the European Union.
Many people are opposed to Brexit during 2020.
A constitutional right to reject a decision Rejection;
Approval
Vetoes (N) or proposal made by a lawmaking body. Dismissal; Denial
The Chief Minister has the veto over the new law.
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Conspicuously In a clearly visible way. - -
(Adv) The red apple is conspicuously seen among the green apples.
(In the UK and some other countries)
Puisne (Adj) denoting a judge of a superior court - -
inferior in rank to chief justices.

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After years of practise Mr. Richard was appointed as a puisne judge.

A feeling of unease or embarrassment; Embarrassment;
-
Discomfiture (N) awkwardness. Unease
Sara has this strange discomfiture while walking down the streets.
Disciplinary;
Inflicting or intended as punishment. -
Punitive (Adj) Corrective
A punitive action was taken against the murderer.
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Drive out or expel (someone) from a
Expel; Remove -
Oust (V) position or place.
Ray was ousted from his post for his carelessness in the work.
Struggle to deal with or overcome (a
Tackle; Confront Avoid
Grappling (V) difficulty or challenge).
Dean is grappling with the rock to keep it still.
An action or event regarded as morally or
legally wrong and causing general public Dishonour; Infamy -
Scandals (N) outrage.
The two men are discussing the political scandal published in the newspaper.
A parliament in which no political party
Hung Parliament has enough seats to secure an overall - -
(N) majority.
The recent election ended in the Hung Parliament.
The appointment of friends and associates
to positions of authority, without proper - -
Cronyism (N) regard to their qualifications.
The election happened in bias and favoured cronyism.
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Stop treating (something) as illegal or as a
Decriminalised - -
criminal offence.
(V)
India decriminalised LGBTQIA couples.
Great confusion or disorder. Chaos; Disruption Peace
Havoc (N)
The huge traffic lines during festival times caused havoc.
Averse to change or innovation and Conventional;
Conservative Radical
holding traditional values. Orthodox
(Adj)
Most of the elderly people have conservative mindset.
Involving or requiring strenuous effort; Onerous; Difficult;
Easy; Effortless
Arduous (Adj) difficult and tiring. Hard
When compared to other occupations, Agriculture is arduous in nature.
(Of an attitude, habit, or belief) firmly
Ingrained;
established and difficult or unlikely to Superficial
Established
Entrenched (Adj) change; ingrained.
Seema who is frustrated with her life wanted to move on and got herself
entrenched in her career.
Exclude from a society or group. Exclude; Shun Welcome; Accept
Ostracised (V)
Simon was ostracised from the elite friends group.
Chip away Gradually and relentlessly make
- -
(Phrasal verb) something smaller or weaker.

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Due to heavy rain the moisture got clogged which might chip away the wall.
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Unparalleled; Normal;
Unprecedented Never done or known before.
Unequalled Common
(Adj)
The whole team enjoyed the unprecedented success.
Reluctance to see or experience any more
- -
of something.
Weariness (N)
The man’s weariness showed on his face as he was inattentive during the
presentation.
Contemporary;
No longer produced or used; out of date. Outdated; Disused
Obsolete (Adj) Current
Ambassador cars are rarely seen and are obsolete these days.
The power to evoke enduring images,
- -
Resonance (N) memories, and emotions.
The resonance of her voice amazed the audience.
Catch hold of and pull (something). - -
Dragged (V)
The people dragged the cart during the festival.
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The ability to produce a desired or Effectiveness;
Inefficacy
Efficacy (N) intended result. Success
The efficacy of the vaccine has reduced the spread of the virus.
Evoke or draw out (a reaction, answer, or Obtain; Extract;
-
Elicited (V) fact) from someone. Bring out
The teacher elicited the students to answer the questions.
An organism, typically a biting insect or
tick, that transmits a disease or parasite - -
Vector (N) from one animal or plant to another.
Mosquitoes are vectors which cause serious illness to humans.
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Reach a highest point, either of a specified
Climax; Culminate -
Peaked (V) value or at a specified time.
The sales peaked this month more than the expected outcome.
Prevent or prohibit (someone) from doing
Prohibit; Forbid Admit; Accept
Barring (V) something or from going somewhere.
The vehicles are barred from parking in front of the office.
The most basic level of an activity or
- -
Grassroots (N) organisation.
The NGO has appointed volunteers to work on grassroot level.
Reuniting; Feud;
Reconciliation The restoration of friendly relations.
Conciliation Incompatibility
(N)
The reconciliation of the two parties was celebrated by its members.
Cause someone to take a course of action. Motivate; Lead Discourage
Prompt (V)
The new company policy prompted the employees to work actively.
Increase the level or amount of something
Ramp up - -
sharply.
(Phrasal Verb)
The government ramped up the level of the bridge which is under construction.

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Having a different relation, relative

Heterologous - -
position, or structure; not homologous.
(Adj)
Heterologous antiserum was tested for different living organisms.

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