Day 92 Vocabulary (From 19th June Hindu editorials)

TODAY VOCABULARY
Word & its Details

1. Staunch (Adj)

Elaborated meaning : loyal and committed in attitude.
Synonyms : loyal, faithful, committed, devoted
Antonyms : disloyal,undependable,unreliable

2. Austere (Adj)

Elaborated meaning : severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance.
Synonyms : severe, stern, strict, harsh
Antonyms : flexible,bland,calm

3. Prominence (Noun)

Elaborated meaning : the state of being important or famous.
Synonyms : fame, celebrity, eminence
Antonyms : unimportance,bottom,depression

4. Incumbent (Adj)

Elaborated meaning : necessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility.
Synonyms : binding,necessary,compelling
Antonyms : unnecessary

5. Catapulted (Verb)

Elaborated meaning : hurl or launch (something) in a specified direction with or as if with a catapult.
Synonyms : propel, blast , fire
Antonyms : abandon ,abdicate

6. Pivotal (Adj)

Elaborated meaning : of crucial importance in relation to the development or success of something else.
Synonyms : central, crucial, vital
Antonyms : inessential,minor,secondary

7. Instinct (Adj)

Elaborated meaning : imbued or filled with (a quality, especially a desirable one)
Synonyms : aptitude,feeling,hunch
Antonyms : inability,incapacity,lack

8. Concomitant (Adj)

Elaborated meaning : naturally accompanying or associated.
Synonyms : accompanying, associated, related
Antonyms : accidental,chance,unrelated

9. Overtures (Noun)

Elaborated meaning : an introduction to something more substantial.
Synonyms : preliminary, prelude, introduction
Antonyms : conclusion,ending,epilogue

10. Contestations (Noun)

Elaborated meaning : the action or process of disputing or arguing.
Synonyms : argument , conflict
Antonyms : accord,agreement,harmony

1. Read Helmut Kohl — the unifier Editorial from Hindu
2. Read Contest vs. consensus: on selecting a presidential candidate Editorial from Hindu

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