Newspaper ಪದಕೋಶ :: 06 :: ಅಕ್ಟೋಬರ್ 11, 2010

Vitiate =

1. To reduce the value or impair the quality of.
2. To corrupt morally; debase.
3. To make ineffective; invalidate.

{ ... results obtained by vitiated proceedings will not be acceptable, says governor ... }

Tantamount = Equivalent in effect or value

{ ... the governor's letter was tantamount to serious interference with the discharge of the functions of the speaker ... }

Chaste =

1. Morally pure in thought or conduct; decent and modest.
2. 1. Not having experienced sexual intercourse; virginal.
   2. Abstaining from unlawful sexual intercourse.
   3. Abstaining from all sexual intercourse; celibate.
3. Pure or simple in design or style; austere.

{ ... gulzar goes for chaste urdu ... }

Kayo =

1. Sports. To knock out.
2. Slang. To put out of commission.

{ ... vijender kayoes elias ... }

Avert =

1. To turn away
2. To ward off (something about to happen); prevent

{ ... averting  currency crisis by consensus ... }

 

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