Daily Vocabulary 29th June, 2017 based on The HINDU
Saurabh Sharma, Published On:01-Jul-2017
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1.Revival
Meaning - Restoration Synonym- Re-establishment, Re-introduction, Stimulation, Rejuvenation, Regeneration, relaunch, Revitalisation, Rallying Antonym- downturn, disappearance, degenerate, dwindle, diminish Example - The spa gives you the feeling of revival. 2. Extremist
Meaning - Radical or Violent Synonym- Fanatic, Fundamental, activist, militant Antonym- moderate or conservative Example - The 3.Innate
Meaning - inherited or native Synonym- reinforce, boost, fortify, make stronger, supplement , Augment Antonym- Demote, Degenerate Example - The leaders were bolstered with the religious sympathy. 4.Profound
Meaning - philosophical Synonym- difficult, shrewd, enlightened, skilled Antonym- mysterious, thorough, sagacious, sage Example - He is profound in his theories. 5. Benchmark
Meaning -criterion or standard Synonym- touchstone, measure, yardstick Antonym- guess Example - The Martin luther set a benchmark with his theories. 6.Defiance
Meaning - Open Resistance Synonym-opposition, bold disobedience, confrontation, aggression, contempt Antonym- amiable, amicable Example - people showed defiance on implementation of GST in Tamil nadu. 7.Propriety
Meaning - Decency or morals Synonym- Respectability, decorum, Good manners, Decency Antonym- dishonesty, mendacity, wiliness, deceit, Example - A real man is identified by his propriety. 8.Impetus
Meaning - Motivation Synonym- catalyst, pressure, incentive, momentum, spur Antonym- block, check, hindrance Example - The newspaper acts as impetus in the preparation of competitive examination. 9.Debunk
Meaning - expose or unmask Synonym- Demystify or Unshroud Antonym-flatter , approve Example - The scam was debunk in the later stage. 10.Embrace
Meaning - grasp or hug Synonym- encircle, fondle, nuzzle, envelop Antonym-free, uncover, loose Example - She embraced the girl after a long time. Join the Best Telegram Group for UPSC