2022 March 14 Vocabulary-Hindu

1. It is a case of vendetta

        Vendetta=a blood feud in which the family of a murdered person seeks vengeance on the murderer or the murderer's family.

2. No amelioration for the deserving poor

        Amelioration: the act of making something better; improvement.

3. The 37 ­year-­old lost her right eye when the e-rickshaw she was travelling in turned turtle.

        Turn Turtle=to turn on one's side or upside down

4. We will show him what world-class facilities are and expose the reality of the facilities in Delhi, which he brags about all over the country.

        Brags=say something in a boastful manner.

5. According to police sources, the plan to kidnap the infant was hatched by one of the women after suffering a few miscarriages.

        Hatched=conspire to devise (a plot or plan).

6. The ruling coalition, however, denied any vindictive action.

        coalition=the joining together of different political parties or groups for a particular purpose, usually for a limited time

        vindictive=revengeful

7. Amid the euphoria of the victory of the Hindutva forces in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly poll, many have missed how the Jats and Muslims of the sugarcane belt have almost buried the ghost of Muzaffarnagar riots.

        Euphoria=a feeling or state of intense excitement and happiness.

8. His artwork is both a lament and a clarion call.

        Lament=a passionate expression of grief or sorrow

        Clarion Call=a strongly expressed demand or request for action.

9. Due to this, despite the strong resentment among people against the BJP on issues like poverty, inflation, unemployment and its arrogant and autocratic attitude, the BJP benefited again,” the BSP said in a statement.

        Resentment=a feeling of anger because you have been forced to accept something that you do not like

10. It gave power to turncoats, opportunists who were alien to party, says ex-Minister.

        Turncoat=a person who deserts one party or cause in order to join an opposing one

11. No ovation for India’s stand on the Ukraine war.

        Ovation=a sustained and enthusiastic show of appreciation from an audience, especially by means of applause.

12. It has, instead, put out a homily that speaks of resolving differences through dialogue.

        Homily=A homily is a speech or piece of writing in which someone complains about the state of something or tells people how they ought to behave.

13. It has moved with alacrity to save its citizens without expressing compassion for the people of Ukraine who face an onslaught from a much larger military power than them.

        Alacrity=speed and eagerness