The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary of 24 September- A Light Touch

The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary of 24 September- A Light Touch

Abounds (verb) भरपूर
Meaning:-exist in large numbers or amounts.
Synonyms:- thrive, fourish
Antonyms:- meagre
Example:- The lakes and rivers of Albania abound in fish

Sagacious (adjective) मेधावी
Meaning:-having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment; wise or shrewd.
Synonyms:- wise, clever
Antonyms:- stupid, foolish
Example:- The army had appeared a hard master when it ent its strength to a wise and sagacious rule.

Offing (verb) किनारा
Meaning:- the more distant part of the sea in view.

Venomous (adjective) विषैला
Meaning:-(of a person or their behaviour) full of malice or spite.
Synonyms:- poisonous, toxic
Antonyms:- harmless
Example:- Most of these are venomous, but all are not equally dreaded.

Amend (verb) संशोधन
Meaning:- make minor changes to (a text, piece of legislation, etc.) in order to make it fairer or more accurate, or to reflect changing circumstances.
Synonyms:- revise, alter
Example:- The country’s constitution was amended to allow women to vote.

Accountable (adjective) उत्तरदायी
Meaning:-required or expected to justify actions or decisions; responsible.
Synonyms:- responsible, liable
Antonyms:-unaccountable
Example:- The directors are held accountable by the shareholders.

Polarising (verb) फूट डालना
Meaning:- restrict the vibrations of (a transverse wave, especially light) wholly or partially to one direction.
Example:- The issue of computers for young children is particularly polarizing

Aplified (verb) बढ़ाना
Meaning:-increase the volume of (sound), especially using an amplifier.
Synonyms:- raise, magnify
Antonyms:- reduce, quieten
Example:- Everything that held magic was amplified in the immortal world.