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Youtube Channel The Hindu Editorial
In today’s episode we will be going to explore THE HINDU’s editorial “Risks to growth: mid-year economic concerns”for words with rich vocabulary.
1. Sombre
Class : Adjective
Meaning : having or conveying a feeling of deep seriousness and sadness.
Synonyms: Depressing, Extremely serious
Antonyms : Clean, Happy
Example Sentences
- His voice was sombre, because he had a correct sentiment of the situation.
- Japan marks 72nd anniversary of Hiroshima bombing with sombre ceremony
2. Dampen
Class : Verb
Meaning : to make less strong or intense.
Synonyms: Moisten, Humidify
Antonyms : Brighten, Encourage
Example Sentences
- Delay in setting rules, GST could dampen sponsors
- German think tank says world economy to dampen in Q3 of 2017
3. Impart
Class : Verb
Meaning : to make known or to grant a part.
Synonyms: Convey, Admit
Antonyms : Keep, Withhold
Example Sentences
- Tata Power targets to impart skills to over 54000 people by 2020
- Indian Army Delegation to impart UN Peacekeeping training to Myanmar Armed Forces
4. Retard
Class : Verb
Meaning : to make slow.
Synonyms: Decelerate, Lessen
Antonyms : Assist, Promote
Example Sentences
- The mould acts as a covering to retard the loss of heat
- The development of commerce is retarded by lack of communications; the country possesses no railways and few roads.
5. Obviate
Class : Verb
Meaning : to anticipate and prevent or eliminate.
Synonyms: Counteract, Preclude
Antonyms : Support, Assist
Example Sentences
- The company hopes increased sales with the advent of Technology, obviating the need for substantial additions to their workforce.
- Automation is obviating more and more jobs
