Vocabulary English words from The Hindu newspaper editorial dated 5 September 2024, along with their meaning in Hindi, synonyms, antonyms, and usage in sentences.
Editorial : Death for rape: On Bengal’s Aparajita Bill – Homes and workplaces must first be made safe for women
English Vocabulary : 5 September 2024
Heinous
Pronunciation: /ˈheɪnəs/
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Utterly wicked or evil.
Meaning in Hindi: घृणित, अत्यंत बुरा
Synonyms: Atrocious, monstrous, abominable, horrendous
Antonyms: Admirable, good, pleasant, kind
Use in Sentence: The heinous crime shocked the entire community.
Use in Editorial: “The cry for the death penalty after every heinous sexual crime…”
Ordinance
Pronunciation: /ˈɔːdɪnəns/
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A law or regulation enacted by a government authority.
Meaning in Hindi: अध्यादेश
Synonyms: Decree, regulation, mandate, directive
Antonyms: Repeal, cancellation, veto
Use in Sentence: The government issued an ordinance to regulate the new policy.
Use in Editorial: “…governments yielding to it by issuing ordinances or passing Bills…”
Clamour
Pronunciation: /ˈklæmər/
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A loud and persistent demand or protest.
Meaning in Hindi: शोर, हंगामा
Synonyms: Outcry, uproar, commotion, demand
Antonyms: Silence, calm, peace
Use in Sentence: The clamour for justice grew louder after the tragic incident.
Use in Editorial: “…following the rape and murder of a doctor… and a persistent clamour for justice.”
Deterrent
Pronunciation: /dɪˈtɜːrənt/
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: Something that discourages or prevents a particular action.
Meaning in Hindi: निवारक, रोकने वाला
Synonyms: Hindrance, obstacle, restraint, discouragement
Antonyms: Incentive, encouragement, catalyst
Use in Sentence: The severe punishment served as a deterrent to potential criminals.
Use in Editorial: “There is little evidence that awarding the death penalty is a deterrent against sexual offences…”
Onus
Pronunciation: /ˈəʊnəs/
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: The responsibility or burden for something.
Meaning in Hindi: दायित्व, ज़िम्मेदारी
Synonyms: Obligation, duty, burden, responsibility
Antonyms: Exemption, irresponsibility, freedom
Use in Sentence: The onus of proving his innocence lies with the defendant.
Use in Editorial: “The onus is on every government to ensure that laws are implemented effectively…”