Vocabulary from the THE HINDU Editorial Focus on trial: On central agencies and cases”.

Vocabulary from the THE HINDU Editorial Focus on trial: On central agencies and cases”.

1) Hound

• Synonyms: Persecute, harass, pursue

• Antonyms: Protect, defend, shelter

• Example: "The press continued to hound the celebrity, even after she asked for privacy."

 2) Favourable

• Synonyms: Advantageous, beneficial, positive

• Antonyms: Unfavorable, disadvantageous, harmful

• Example: "The company received a favorable review, boosting its reputation in the market."

 3) Prosecution

• Synonyms: Legal action, indictment, trial

• Antonyms: Defense, exoneration, acquittal

• Example: "The prosecution presented a strong case against the accused, leading to a conviction."

4)  Reticent

• Synonyms: Reserved, hesitant, silent

• Antonyms: Outspoken, communicative, expressive

• Example: "She was reticent about sharing details of her personal life with her colleagues."

5)  Vehement

• Synonyms: Passionate, forceful, intense

• Antonyms: Mild, indifferent, apathetic

• Example: "The lawyer made a vehement argument in defense of his client."

6)  Adversaries

• Synonyms: Opponents, rivals, enemies

• Antonyms: Allies, supporters, friends

• Example: "The two political adversaries debated fiercely over the proposed legislation."

7)  Implicated

• Synonyms: Involved, entangled, associated

• Antonyms: Exonerated, absolved, cleared

• Example: "The investigation implicated several employees in the financial scandal."

8)  Proviso

• Synonyms: Condition, stipulation, clause

• Antonyms: Unconditional, absolute

• Example: "The contract was signed with the proviso that certain conditions be met by both parties."

9)  Vulnerable

• Synonyms: Susceptible, exposed, defenseless

• Antonyms: Protected, secure, safe

• Example: "The elderly are often more vulnerable to health complications during the winter months."

10)  Spate

• Synonyms: Series, wave, surge

• Antonyms: Drought, scarcity, trickle

• Example: "The city experienced a spate of robberies during the holiday season."