Vocabulary from the article "From hope to despair: On Bangladesh after Sheikh Hasina"

Vocabulary from the article "From hope to despair: On Bangladesh after Sheikh Hasina"

1.       Arson

o    Synonyms: Fire-raising, incendiarism, pyromania

o    Antonyms: Fire prevention

o    Example: "The police are investigating the cause of the arson that destroyed the warehouse."

2.      Vandalism

o    Synonyms: Destruction, defacement, sabotage

o    Antonyms: Preservation, protection, conservation

o    Example: "The park suffered from vandalism, with several benches and statues damaged."

3.      Ousted

o    Synonyms: Expelled, removed, deposed

o    Antonyms: Installed, appointed, retained

o    Example: "The corrupt official was ousted from his position following the investigation."

4.      Adversary

o    Synonyms: Opponent, rival, enemy

o    Antonyms: Ally, friend, supporter

o    Example: "The chess player faced his strongest adversary in the final match."

5.      Crackdown

o    Synonyms: Repression, suppression, clampdown

o    Antonyms: Leniency, tolerance, indulgence

o    Example: "The government launched a crackdown on illegal activities in the city."

6.     Radicalisation

o    Synonyms: Extremism, fanaticism, militancy

o    Antonyms: Moderation, temperance, restraint

o    Example: "Efforts are being made to prevent the radicalisation of young people in the community."

7.      Reviled

o    Synonyms: Despised, loathed, hated

o    Antonyms: Praised, admired, revered

o    Example: "The dictator was reviled by his people for his oppressive regime."

8.     Strong-arm

o    Synonyms: Coercive, forceful, heavy-handed

o    Antonyms: Gentle, lenient, permissive

o    Example: "The manager's strong-arm tactics created a hostile work environment."

9.     Tarnished

o    Synonyms: Stained, sullied, tainted

o    Antonyms: Honored, esteemed, celebrated

o    Example: "The scandal tarnished the athlete's reputation."

10.  Legacy

o    Synonyms: Heritage, inheritance, bequest

o    Antonyms: Innovation, novelty, invention

o    Example: "The philanthropist left a lasting legacy of charitable work."

11.    Rubble

o    Synonyms: Debris, wreckage, ruins

o    Antonyms: Structure, building, construction

o    Example: "The earthquake reduced the city to rubble."

12.   Introspection

o    Synonyms: Self-examination, reflection, contemplation

o    Antonyms: Extroversion, outwardness, external focus

o    Example: "After the failure of his project, he spent some time in introspection to understand what went wrong."

13.   Complicit

o    Synonyms: Involved, implicated, engaged

o    Antonyms: Innocent, uninvolved, blameless

o    Example: "The officials were found complicit in the embezzlement scheme."

14.  Repercussions

o    Synonyms: Consequences, effects, ramifications

o    Antonyms: Causes, origins, sources

o    Example: "The new policy had serious repercussions for the small business owners."

15.  Unalloyed

o    Synonyms: Pure, unqualified, absolute

o    Antonyms: Mixed, qualified, partial

o    Example: "His unalloyed enthusiasm for the project was evident."

16.  Uncritical

o    Synonyms: Unquestioning, accepting, undiscriminating

o    Antonyms: Critical, questioning, discerning

o    Example: "Her uncritical support of the leader's decisions was surprising."

17.   Engaging

o    Synonyms: Involving, interacting, participating

o    Antonyms: Ignoring, neglecting, shunning

o    Example: "The speaker was adept at engaging the audience during his presentation."