Vocabulary words from The Hindu editorial " Politicising the laddu: The Hindu Editorial on the Tirupati laddu and its ‘adulteration,"

Vocabulary words from The Hindu editorial " Politicising the laddu: The Hindu Editorial on the Tirupati laddu and its ‘adulteration,"

1. Adulteration

• Synonyms: Contamination, dilution, corruption
• Antonyms: Purity, cleanliness, refinement
• Example: "The adulteration of food products with harmful chemicals has raised health concerns."

  2.Deterrent

• Synonyms: Hindrance, obstacle, preventative
• Antonyms: Incentive, encouragement, motivation
• Example: "The high fines act as a deterrent against speeding on highways."

 3. Irresponsible

• Synonyms: Reckless, careless, thoughtless
• Antonyms: Responsible, careful, cautious
• Example: "The politician's irresponsible statements caused unrest among the public."

 4. Constitutional

• Synonyms: Legal, lawful, authorized
• Antonyms: Unconstitutional, illegal, illicit
• Example: "The court ruled that the ban was constitutional and did not violate any laws."

 5. Opportunistic

• Synonyms: Self-serving, exploitative, calculating
• Antonyms: Altruistic, selfless, generous
• Example: "The politician’s opportunistic behavior during the crisis angered many citizens."

6.  Caveats

• Synonyms: Warnings, conditions, limitations
• Antonyms: Guarantees, assurances, certainties
• Example: "The deal came with several caveats that limited the benefits for the company."

7.  Metamorphose

• Synonyms: Transform, change, evolve
• Antonyms: Remain, stagnate, preserve
• Example: "The debate over food quality metamorphosed into a broader political conflict."

8.  Contaminants

• Synonyms: Pollutants, impurities, toxins
• Antonyms: Cleanliness, purity, sterility
• Example: "The water samples were tested for contaminants to ensure safety for consumption."

9.  Blacklisted

• Synonyms: Banned, excluded, shunned
• Antonyms: Accepted, included, embraced
• Example: "The company was blacklisted after repeated violations of environmental regulations."

10.  Endowments

• Synonyms: Donations, funds, bequests
• Antonyms: Debts, liabilities, losses
• Example: "The university received several endowments to support its research programs."