The end of a protest

The Hindu (National)

The end of a protest
26,Jan,2017

The end of a protest

Everybody loves a good protest

Vocabulary from this editorial

Resort (verb)

Turn to and adopt (a course of action, especially an extreme or undesirable one) so as to resolve a difficult situation. का सहारा लेना/अपनाना

Synonyms: Use, Utilize, Avail, Employ, Adopt To

Example: The father resort to scold his son, when he did not pay attention to his advice.

Ritual (noun)

A solemn ceremony consisting of a series of actions performed according to a prescribed order/ a standard procedure for a rite or ceremony. (रीति /पद्धति).

Synonyms: Custom, Habit, Practice, Rite

Example: he team's pregame ritual consists of a short prayer and a group hug.

Rational (adjective)

A set of reasons or a logical basis for a course of action or belief. तार्किक/औचित्य

Synonyms: Reasoning, (Logical) Basis, justification, Principle

Example: The scientist's theory was based on rational evidence that had been proven in laboratory experiments.

Persuade (verb)

To convince an individual or group to do something/ induce (someone) to do something through reasoning or argument.. समझाना-बुझाना/ यकीन दिलाना

Synonyms: Cajole, Coax, Convince, Induce

Example: he lawyer tried to persuade his client to accept the generous settlement offer.

Amorphous (adjective)

Without a clearly defined shape or form/ lacking a clear structure or focus. अव्यवस्थित

Synonyms: Shapeless, Formless, Unstructured, Indeterminate, Indefinite, Vague, Nebulous

Example: The political candidate hoped voters would not realize his budget proposal had no substance and was merely amorphous.

Allegiance (noun)

Loyalty or commitment to a superior or to a group or cause. निष्ठा/वफादारी

Synonyms: Loyalty, Faithfulness, Fidelity, Obedience, Adherence, Devotion

Example: Standing opposite the flag, I placed my right hand on my heart to recite the pledge of allegiance.

Upsurge (noun)

n upward surge in the strength or quantity of something; an increase. उन्नति/चढ़ाव

Synonyms: Boom, Improvement, Upswing, Upturn, Advance, Rise

Example: After the separation of the terror group, there was an upsurge in the criminal activities in the area.

Rebuff (verb)

Reject (someone or something) in an abrupt or ungracious manner/ to turn down or refuse. अस्वीकार/इनकार

Synonyms: Reject, Turn Down, Spurn, Refuse, Decline, Repudiate

Example: The pretty woman's rebuff was so kind that Jared did not feel bad when she turned down his offer to dance.

Inept (adjective)

Having or showing no skill अकुशल/अयोग्य

Synonyms: Incompetent, Unskilled, Inexpert, Inadept, Inefficient

Example: Although Janet had gone to cooking school for two years, she was still an inept cook.

Anguish (noun)

Extreme suffering or grief / severe mental or physical pain or suffering. व्यथा/पीड़ा/दुःख

Synonyms: Agony, Pain, Torment, Suffering, Distress, Grief, Wretchedness, Unhappiness

Example: Although I wanted to help Jenny, I could not relieve her anguish when her daughter went missing.

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