Vocabulary from the THE HINDU editorial "Up but out: On Vinesh Phogat’s Olympic campaign"

Vocabulary from the THE HINDU editorial "Up but out: On Vinesh Phogat’s Olympic campaign"

1.       Sombre

o    Synonyms: Gloomy, serious, solemn

o    Antonyms: Cheerful, bright, lively

o    Example: "The news of the accident cast a sombre mood over the gathering."

2.      Fizzle out

o    Synonyms: Fail, peter out, dissipate

o    Antonyms: Succeed, flourish, thrive

o    Example: "The protest started with energy but soon fizzled out due to lack of support."

3.      Razor-sharp

o    Synonyms: Precise, keen, acute

o    Antonyms: Blunt, dull, inaccurate

o    Example: "Her razor-sharp analysis of the situation impressed everyone."

4.      Funereal

o    Synonyms: Mournful, sepulchral, somber

o    Antonyms: Joyful, festive, celebratory

o    Example: "The music had a funereal tone, reflecting the somber occasion."

5.      Frenetic

o    Synonyms: Frantic, feverish, hectic

o    Antonyms: Calm, relaxed, unhurried

o    Example: "The frenetic pace of the city can be overwhelming for newcomers."

6.     Insomnia

o    Synonyms: Sleeplessness, wakefulness, restlessness

o    Antonyms: Sleep, restfulness, repose

o    Example: "Her chronic insomnia made it difficult for her to focus during the day."

7.      Extraordinary

o    Synonyms: Remarkable, exceptional, outstanding

o    Antonyms: Ordinary, common, usual

o    Example: "The athlete's extraordinary performance earned her a gold medal."

8.     Culminated

o    Synonyms: Concluded, ended, resulted

o    Antonyms: Began, started, commenced

o    Example: "The negotiations culminated in a historic peace agreement."

9.     Metaphor

o    Synonyms: Symbol, analogy, comparison

o    Antonyms: Literal expression

o    Example: "The marathon was a metaphor for the challenges he faced in life."

10.  Angst

o    Synonyms: Anxiety, worry, apprehension

o    Antonyms: Calm, peace, serenity

o    Example: "The angst over the future of the economy was palpable in the meeting."

11.    Sacrosanct

o    Synonyms: Sacred, inviolable, untouchable

o    Antonyms: Profane, irreverent, defiled

o    Example: "In this culture, the rituals are considered sacrosanct and must be followed exactly."

12.   Belated

o    Synonyms: Delayed, late, overdue

o    Antonyms: Timely, punctual, prompt

o    Example: "The company issued a belated apology after the public outcry."

13.   Rebuffed

o    Synonyms: Rejected, spurned, dismissed

o    Antonyms: Accepted, embraced, welcomed

o    Example: "The proposal was rebuffed by the board members."

14.  Prism

o    Synonyms: Perspective, lens, viewpoint

o    Antonyms: (No direct antonyms; opposite could be a literal or narrow view)

o    Example: "The issue can be seen through the prism of social justice."