The Hindu Editorial Analysis of 22 April 2025

Author : Rashu Nain | Published On : 22 Apr 2025

I found the vocabulary article from The Hindu Vocauulary of 22 April 2025. Here are some of the key words and their meanings from the editorial titled "A welcome move: On Wikipedia and Supreme Court order" 

1. Arbitrary (Adjective): Based on personal wishes or discretion, rather than logic or reason.
2. • Synonyms: Capricious, Whimsical, Despotic
   • Antonyms: Logical, Rational, Reasoned
   • Example: The manager took an arbitrary decision without consulting anyone.
3. Quash (Verb): To reject, suppress, or annul forcefully.
4. • Synonyms: Overturn, Revoke, Repeal
   • Antonyms: Approve, Confirm, Validate
   • Example: The court quashed the previous ruling.
5. Defamatory (Adjective): Intended to damage someone's reputation.
6. • Synonyms: Libelous, Slanderous, Insulting
   • Antonyms: Praiseful, Flattering, Complimentary
   • Example: He filed a case for the defamatory article.
7. Verbatim (Adverb): Word for word; in exactly the same words.
8. • Synonyms: Exactly, Literally, Word-for-word
   • Antonyms: Paraphrased, Summarized, Abstract
   • Example: She quoted his statement verbatim.
9. Misleading (Adjective): Giving the wrong idea or impression.
10. • Synonyms: Deceptive, False, Dishonest
    • Antonyms: Clear, Accurate, Honest
    • Example: The advertisement was misleading and drew complaints.
11. Plea (Noun): A request made in an urgent and emotional manner; legal request.
12. • Synonyms: Appeal, Request, Petition
    • Antonyms: Refusal, Denial, Rejection
    • Example: The lawyer entered a plea of not guilty.
13. Harbour (Verb): To shelter or hide; a place for ships to dock.
14. • Synonyms: Shelter, Hide, Protect
    • Antonyms: Evict, Reject, Expel
    • Example: He harboured a criminal without knowing.
15. Moderation (Noun): The avoidance of excess or extremes.
16. • Synonyms: Balance, Restraint, Temperance
    • Antonyms: Excess, Extremes, Overindulgence
    • Example: Moderation in diet is key to a healthy life.
17. Reliability (Noun): The quality of being dependable or trustworthy.
18. • Synonyms: Dependability, Trustworthiness, Consistency
    • Antonyms: Unreliability, Inconsistency, Untrustworthiness
    • Example: Reliability is crucial for building trust in relationships.

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