Daily the Hindu Vocabulary editorials

◆Daily The Hindu Vocabulary◆
8 August 2021
 
1. RECURRENT.
It is an ADJECTIVE.
Its hindi meaning is आवर्तक.
Its English meaning is repeated.
It’s Synonyms is: recurring, repetitive.
It’s Antonyms is: isolated.
Example Sentence:
She had a recurrent dream about falling.

2. RETROGADE.
It is an ADJECTIVE.
Its hindi meaning is प्रतिगामी.
Its English meaning is regressive.
It’s Synonyms is: negative, downhill.
It’s Antonyms is: positive.
Example Sentence:
To go back on the progress that has been made would be a retrograde step.

3. FORGO.
It is a VERB.
Its hindi meaning is त्यागना.
Its English meaning is do without.
It’s Synonyms is: go without, give up.
It’s Antonyms is: keep.
Example Sentence:
I'll forgo dessert tonight—I'm trying to lose weight.

4. RESUMPTION.
It is a NOUN.
Its hindi meaning is पुनरारंभ.
Its English meaning is restart.
It’s Synonyms is: restarting, reopening.
It’s Antonyms is: suspension.
Example Sentence:
Resumption of peace talks is expected soon.

5. PERSEVERANCE.
It is a NOUN.
Its hindi meaning is दृढ़ता.
Its English meaning is persistence.
It’s Synonyms is: tenacity, determination.
It’s Antonyms is: irresolution.
Example Sentence:
His perseverance with the technique illustrates his single-mindedness.

6. AFFLUENT.
It is an ADJECTIVE.
Its hindi meaning is धनी.
Its English meaning is wealthy.
It’s Synonyms is: rich, prosperous.
It’s Antonyms is: poor.
Example Sentence:
I reside in an affluent neighbourhood.

7. LATENT.
It is an ADJECTIVE.
Its hindi meaning is निष्क्रिय.
Its English meaning is dormant.
It’s Synonyms is: quiescent, inactive.
It’s Antonyms is: manifest.
Example Sentence:
They have a huge reserve of latent talent.

8. SCANDALOUS.
It is an ADJECTIVE.
Its hindi meaning is अपमानपूर्ण.
Its English meaning is discreditable.
It’s Synonyms is: disreputable, dishonourable.
It’s Antonyms is: seemly.
Example Sentence:
The magazine published scandalous pictures of the movie star.

9. BANKRUPT.
It is an ADJECTIVE.
Its hindi meaning is दिवालिया.
Its English meaning is insolvent.
It’s Synonyms is: bankrupted, failed.
It’s Antonyms is: solvent.
Example Sentence:
His father went bankrupt and the family had to sell their home.

10. ACQUIT.
It is a VERB.
Its hindi meaning is बरी करना.
Its English meaning is absolve.
It’s Synonyms is: clear, exonerate.
It’s Antonyms is: convict.
Example Sentence: 
One was brought to trial on a charge of affray and was acquitted.

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