Daily English vocabulary from The Hindu Editorial dated 22 & 23 June, 2017

Daily English vocabulary from The Hindu Editorial dated 22 & 23 June, 2017

1.     Callous (adjective): not caring about other people’s feelings or sufferings; Synonym: cruel, unfeeling ·        A callous killer/attitude/act. ·        A callous disregard for the feeling of others. ·        He was convicted of the particularly callous murder or two teenage boys.

2.     Encumbrance (noun): a person or thing that prevents somebody from moving easily or from doing what they want; Synonym: burden ·        I felt I was being an encumbrance to them.

3.     Poignant (adjective): having a strong effect on your feelings, especially in a way that makes you feel sad; Synonym: Moving ·        A poignant image/memory/moment etc. ·        Her face was a poignant reminder of the passing of time.

4.     Vehement (adjective): showing very strong feelings, especially anger; Synonym : forceful Noun: vehemence   Adverb: vehemently ·        A vehement denial/protest/attack, etc. ·        He had been vehement in his opposition to the idea.

5.     Savour (verb): to enjoy full taste or flavour of something, especially by eating or drinking it slowly; to enjoy a feeling or an experience thoroughly; Synonym: relish ·        She took a sip of wine, savouring the fine vintage. ·        He sat for a few moments, savouring the memory to the full.

6.     Consternation (noun): a worried sad feeling after you have received an unpleasant surprise; Synonym: Dismay; ·        The announcement of her retirement caused consternation among tennis fans. ·        Her mouth fell open in consternation.

7.     Octogenarian (noun): a person between 80 and 89 years old.

8.     Quiescent (adjective): quiet; not active; (of a disease etc.) not developing, especially when this is probably a temporary state; Synonym: Dormant ·        The quiescence of trade union acting during the 1930s.

9.     Consortium (noun): a group of people, countries, companies, etc. who are working together on a particular project; ·        The Anglo-French consortium that built the Channel Tunnel. ·        Our company forms part of a consortium of local businesses working for environmental change.