The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary Today: If you are appearing for competitive exams, you must have realized the importance of vocabulary. A good vocabulary not only helps you to read and understand reading comprehension passages faster, but it also helps you to answer other types of questions faster and with accuracy. When talking about terminology, the importance of The Hindu’s editorial cannot be understated.
Not only do you find new words, phrases, etc., but you will also learn their meanings. While reading the editorial you also get to know the editorial’s perspective on the latest developments and developments. To help you increase your vocabulary, we have come up with this Hindu Vocabulary article where we will list the meanings of difficult words/phrases to make it easier for you to understand the words and their respective meanings.
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The vocabulary for The Hindu Editorial 26 June 2022 is from the Editorial titled ‘Brick by brick: On the 14th BRICS Summit’.
Word/Phrase | Part of Speech/Idiom | Meaning | Synonyms | Antonyms | Example |
Reveal | Verb | Make (previously unknown or secret information) known to others.
(प्रकट करना) |
Divulge, Disclose, Tell, Let out, Release, Unveil, Unfold | Conceal, Deny, Disavow, Hide, Refuse, Reject, Keep | He revealed my secret recipe to his mother. |
Disparate | Adjective | Markedly distinct in quality or character
(विषम) |
Contrasting, Discordant, Dissimilar, Distinct, Diverse, Discrepant | Agreeing, Alike, Same, Similar, Equal | India is a culturally disparate country. |
Albeit | Conjunction | Though.
(यद्यपि) |
Although, Though, While, However, Yet | – | My fractured was recovering, albeit rather slowly. |
Modest | Adjective | Unassuming or moderate in the estimation of one’s abilities or achievements.
(मामूली) |
Self-effacing, Humble, Unpretentious, Unassuming, Diffident, Timid, Prudent | Brave, Complex, Complicated, Intricate, Arrogant | The growth in manufacturing was relatively modest. |
Convergence | Noun | The process or state of converging
(अभिसरण) |
Concurrence, Meeting, Confluence, Merging | – | There is no convergence in the interests of the two parties. |
Undeniable | Adjective | Plainly True
(निर्विवाद) |
Incontestable, Certain, Definite, Evident, Indisputable, Refutable, Obvious, Unquestionable | Disputable, Doubtful, Dubious, Indefinite, Obscure, Questionable | It is undeniable that God is omnipresent. |
Amid | Preposition | In the middle of
(बीच में) |
Through, Mid, Among, Amongst | Away from, Outside, Beyond, Far from | Amid the protests, police started lathi charge on the students. |
Deride | Verb | To laugh at or insult contemptuously
(उपहास करना) |
Jeer, Ridicule, Scout, Shoot down, Mock | – | He derided my idea of starting a new business. |
Premise | Noun | Preliminary statements in a document upon which later ones are predicated. (आधारित) | Hypothesis, Assumption, Basis, Ground | Rejection, Denial, Reality | The lawyer first mentioned the premise of the case before presenting evidence. |
Inclusive | Adjective | Including or covering all the services, facilities, or items normally expected or required.
(समावेशी) |
Broad, Comprehensive, All together, Full | Exclusive, Incomprehensive, Narrow | The price of a handbag is inclusive of the price of a wallet. |
Laudable | Adjective | Deserving praise and commendation.
(प्रशंसनीय) |
Praiseworthy, Commendable, Admirable, Meritorious, Worthy, Deserving | Blameworthy, Shameful, Culpable, Indefensible, Guilty, Criminal | Your act of bravery to protect the child from falling off the roof is laudable. |
Tangible | Adjective | That can be clearly seen to exist
(स्पष्ट और वास्तविक) |
Palpable, Touchable, Actual, Corporeal | Abstract, Conceptual, Intangible, Unreal | The tangible assets can be sold after sometime. |
Despite | Preposition | In spite of
(इसके बावजूद) |
Regardless of, Although, Even though, Notwithstanding | – | He participated in the dance competition despite his father’s denial. |
Noun | The feeling of despising someone or insulting.
(विरोध) |
Contempt, Contemptuousness, Disdain, Misprision | Respect, Regard, Favour, Estimation | I was feeling despite at the high class party. | |
Constrain | Verb | Compel or force (someone) to follow a particular course of action. (नियंत्रित करना) | Compel, Force, Oblige, Urge, Curb, Constrict | Aid, Allow, Encourage, Free, Release | Children were constrained to participate in the Olympiads. |
Acknowledge | Verb | Accept or admit the existence or truth of
Recognize the fact or importance or quality of. (स्वीकार करना) |
Admit, Accept, Grant, Confess, Appreciate | Decline, Deny, Disagree, Disapprove | He acknowledged my pain by seeing my eyes. |
Condemn | Verb | Blame
(निंदा करना) |
Castigate, Censure, Chide, Criticise | Approve, Laud, Endorse, Praise | He condemned my efforts to become an actress. |
Sanction | Noun | Authoritative permission for action.
A formal decree (प्रतिबंध) |
Allowance, Clearance, Consent, Warrant | Interdiction, Prohibition, Proscription | The government has decided to impose sanctions on the neighbouring country. |
Verb | To approve.
(आज्ञा देना) |
Accredit, Approve, Clear, Warrant | Decline, Deny, Negative, Turn | The bank sanctioned me an educational loan of Rs.5 lakh. | |
Affirm | Verb | State emphatically or publicly.
(दृढ़ता के साथ कहना) |
Declare, State, Assert, Proclaim, Certify, Asseverate | Hide, Conceal, Deny, Refuse, Refute | BRICS nations affirmed their policy of prosperous growth. |
Commitment | Noun | Assurance
(प्रतिबद्धता) |
Engagement, Obligation, Guarantee, Need, Pledge | Break, Breach, Irresponsibility, Denial | The manager doubted the commitment of his subordinates. |
Sovereignty | Verb | Freedom from external control.
The quality of a state having supreme authority. (प्रभुता/ प्रभुत्व) |
Dominance, Jurisdiction, Supremacy, Ascendancy | Submission, Dependence, Subjection, Unfreedom | Many countries enjoyed sovereignty after the British rule ended. |
Reorient | Verb | change the focus or direction of.
(नई दिशा) |
Fix, Overhaul, Modernize, Reassemble, Rebuild, Renovate | Break, Destroy, Corrupt, Damage, Hurt | The government has started reorienting its economic policy towards sustainable growth. |
The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary 25 June 2022 Available Now
The Hindu Editorial Vocab 25 June 2022 Available Now
The vocabulary for The Hindu Editorial 25 June 2022 is from the Editorial titled ‘Paradigm shift: On Colombia’s first leftist President’.
Word/Phrase | Part of Speech/Idiom | Meaning | Synonyms | Antonyms | Example |
Paradigm | Noun | An outstanding example.
Framework shared by members of any group. (मिसाल) |
Archetype, Chart, Criterion, Ideal | – | A major paradigm shift has been seen by the country after the result of the election was out. |
Decisive | Adjective | Producing a definite result.
(निर्णयक) |
Conclusive, Critical, Crucial, Determined, Fateful | Inconclusive, Indefinite Insignificant, Irresolute | Taking over the Presidency in the mid-term was a decisive move. |
Overhaul | Verb | Analyse and improve.
(विश्लेषण और सुधार करें) |
Mend, Rebuild, Re-establish, Enhance, Improve | Dwindle, Destroy, Disrupt, Diminish | He overhauled the findings of his research after being insisted. |
Capture | Verb | Take into one’s possession or control by force.
(कब्जा करना) |
Apprehend, Arrest, Catch, Conquer, Grab, Trap, Seize | Forfeit, Free, Lose, Offer, Receive | Before any action could be taken, the capital was captured by the enemy forces. |
Devastate | Verb | To Destroy
(उजाड़ना) |
Ravage, Raze, Ruin, Wreck, Desolate | Build, Construct, Help, Protect | The students devastated the trains during a protest against the new recruitment scheme. |
Psyche | Noun | The human soul, mind or spirit
(मानसिकता) |
Soul, Innermost self, True being, Personality, Subconscious, Persona | Body, Physicality | The violence in any nation causes a deep impression on the psyche of the youth. |
Mobilise | Verb | Ready for Action
(गतिमान करना) |
Assemble, Activate, Prepare, Organize | Disorganise, Discourage, Disperse, Divide | The leader mobilised the youth to support his party. |
Vowed | Noun | A solemn pledge.
(क़सम) |
Promise, Oath, Pledge | Break, Breach | He took a vow to not eat till he finds his lost wife. |
Verb | To promise as to god or a saint.
(क़सम खाना) |
Affirm, Assure, Declare, Promise | Deny, Break, Disavow | Richa vowed to marry his best friend. | |
Inimical | Adjective | Tending to obstruct or harm.
(शत्रुतापूर्ण) |
Adverse, Destructive, Harmful, Hostile, Injurious, Opposed | Aiding, Favorable, Friendly, Good, Helpful, Kind | Sasha’s actions were inimical to our winning the match. |
Despite | Preposition | In spite of
(इसके बावजूद) |
Regardless of, Although, Even though, Notwithstanding | – | Harish walked out of the room despite being told to stay there till the meeting was over. |
Noun | The feeling of despising someone or insulting.
(विरोध) |
Contempt, Contemptuousness, Disdain, Misprision | Respect, Regard, Favour, Estimation | My friend made me feel despite at his house party. | |
Pose | Verb | Present or constitute (a problem, danger, or difficulty).
(किसी समस्या, खतरे या कठिनाई को गठित करना) |
Constitute, Present, Create, Cause, Produce | Refrain, Take, Withhold, Answer, Decrease, Discourage | The political vendetta is posing threat to the democracy in the country. |
Noun | A particular way of standing or sitting, usually adopted for effect or in order to be photographed, painted, or drawn.
(मुद्रा) |
Posture, Position, Stance, Attitude, Bearing | Honesty, Truth, Reality | I tried new poses for my wedding ceremony. | |
Outsize | Adjective | Exceptionally large
(बहुत बड़ा) |
Hue, Oversized, Enormous, Gigantic, Great, Mammoth | Minor, Small, Tiny, Minute, Little, Miniscule, Short | An outsize statue of a freedom fighter was installed by the government. |
Influence | Verb | Lead to believe
(प्रवृत्त करना) |
Affect, Alter, Arouse, Change, Determine, Guide, Manipulate | Prevent, Leave alone, Neglect, Discourage, Be Fair | We are quickly influenced by bad company. |
Noun | The capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something, or the effect itself.
(प्रभाव) |
Effect, Control, Domination, Force, Impact, Leverage | Beginning, Cause, Commencement, Insignificance, Origin, Source | The influence of western culture can be seen in metro cities of India. | |
Idly | Adverb | With no particular purpose, reason, or foundation.
(आलस्य में) |
Leisurely, Lazily, Slowly, Nonchalantly | – | He just sat idly and enjoyed the view of the lake. |
Cornerstone | Noun | An important quality or feature on which a particular thing depends or is based.
(आधारशिला) |
Essential, Foundation, Keystone, Mainstay, Pillar | – | Inclusive growth has remained the cornerstone of every policy of this government. |
Brace | Verb | Prepare oneself for something difficult
(किसी मुश्किल काम के लिए खुद को तैयार करना) |
Prepare, Ready, Fasten, Support, Tighten | Release, Fail, Free, Weaken, Detach | The new government should brace itself for the ongoing economic crisis. |
Emanate | Verb | Originate from; be produced by.
(उत्पन्न होना) |
Exude, Give out, Send, Pour, Throw | Hold, Back, Keep, Restrict | The water was emanating from the fountain making a beautiful figure. |
Pulverise | Verb | Reduce to fine particles
(टुकड़े टुकड़े करना) |
Shatter, Atomize, Fragment, Granulate, Crumble | Lose, Surrender, Build, Construct | The houses in the war zone were pulverized by the bombardment. |
Conflict | Verb | To come into the disagreement.
(टकराव) |
Differ, Disagree, Vary, Disturb | Agree, Consent, Accord, Conform | Teachers’ and students’ interests sometimes conflict. |
Noun | A fight or battle
(झगड़ा) |
Disaccord, Discordance, Dissension, Division, War | Accord, Agreement, Harmony, Peace | Every day new conflict begins between the two neighbours. |
The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary 24 June 2022
Word/Phrase | Part of Speech/Idiom | Meaning | Synonyms | Antonyms | Example |
Narrative | Adjective | In the form of story; chronological
(कथात्मक) |
Fictional, Narrated, Historical, Reported | Rambling | The author’s narrative style helped him win the literary award. |
Noun | Story
(वर्णन) |
Account, Anecdote, Fiction, Chronicle | – | You need a strong narrative to cover up your misdeeds. | |
Poise | Verb | To hold steadily or in equilibrium.
(सन्तुलन करना) |
Hover, Hold, Wait, Brood | Reject, Drop, Refuse, Release | He learned to poise the earthen pots on his head. |
Noun | A stable and balanced state of equilibrium.
(सन्तुलन) |
Aplomb, Calmness, Equanimity, Grace | Agitation, Confusion, Tactlessness, Imbalance | There is a lack of poise between the political parties in Maharashtra. | |
Significance | Noun | The quality of being worthy of attention; importance.
(महत्व) |
Importance, Noteworthiness, Seriousness, Obviousness, Matter, Relevance | Insignificance, Disregard, Disrespect, Imperfection, Weakness | I understood the significance of the post after I assumed it. |
Elevation | Noun | Promotion; Altitude of a place above sea level
(पदोन्नति; ऊंचाई) |
Boost, Eminence, Raise, Advancement | Decrease, Demotion, Disdain | The elevation of the mountain increased by 2 metres within a century. |
Pronounce | Verb | Declare or announce, typically formally or solemnly.
(घोषणा करना) |
Announce, Proclaim, Rule, Decree, Ordain, Adjudicate, Affirm | Conceal, Hide, Mumble | Mr. Bhatia refrained from pronouncing his next successor. |
Remarkable | Adjective | Worthy of attention
(उत्कृष्ट) |
Exceptional, Important, Impressive, Miraculous, Momentous, Notable | Average, Bad, Common, Familiar, Normal, Ordinary | He was conferred with the prestigious award for his remarkable research in the field of medicine. |
Testimony | Noun | A formal written or spoken statement, especially one given in a court of law.
(गवाही) |
Affidavit, Demonstration, Witness, Deposition | Denial, Opposition, Veto | Professor William was not willing to give testimony against his student. |
Notwithstanding | Preposition | In spite of.
(भले ही) |
Nevertheless, Nonetheless, Withal, After all | – | Notwithstanding the new evaluation method, many students failed. |
Conjunction | In spite of the fact that.
(हालांकि) |
Although | – | Sheena could not crack the PCS exam, notwithstanding she has been a topper. | |
Subaltern | Adjective | Of lower status
(सब से नीचा) |
Subordinate, Inferior | Superior | The people belonging to subaltern areas need not come close to the King. |
Aboriginal | Adjective | Inhabiting or existing in a land from the earliest times or from before the arrival of colonists.
(आदिवासी) |
Indigenous, Native, Earliest, Original, Initial, Primordial | Modern, New, Foreign | The aboriginal leader decided to contest local elections. |
Sustain | Verb | Strengthen or support physically or mentally.Endure
(बनाए रखना) |
Assist, Bolster, Continue, Feel, Suffer, Undergo, Withstand | Surrender, Evade, Stop, Hinder, Obstruct, Discourage, Condemn | He cannot sustain the strong cold winds blowing outside. |
Incorporate | Verb | take in or contain (something) as part of a whole; include/ Constitute (a company, city, or other organization) as a legal corporation.
(शामिल करना/ निगमित करना) |
Assimilate, Consolidate, Cover, Embody, Fuse, Merge, Organise | Disconnect, Part, Disperse, Divide, Exclude | The government must frame policies to incorporate the tribal communities socially and politically. |
Relentless | Adjective | Remaining strict or determined
(दयाहीन) |
Determined, Dogged, Ferocious, Harsh | Compassionate, Easy, Gentle, Flexible | His relentless efforts led him to launch his own music album. |
Critic | Noun | A person who expresses an unfavorable opinion of something.
(समालोचक) |
Faultfinder, Detractor, Expert, Reviewer, Judge | Amateur, Complimenter | He has been a strong critic of romantic novels. |
Ideological | Adjective | Relating to ideology.
(विचारधारा) |
Doctrinaire, Ideation, Quixotic, Visionary, Abstract, Cerebral, Imaginative, Analytical | Latitudinarian, Practical, Unsentimental, Broadminded | The ideological struggle between the two groups led to the formation of the Hinayana and Mahayana sects. |
Radical | Noun | A person who holds or follows strong convictions or extreme principles
(कट्टरपंथी) |
Agitator, Anarchist, Extremist, Fanatic, Insurgent | Conservative, Moderate | The radical leaders were arrested before they could plan a raging protest. |
Starkly | Adverb | In a way that is harsh and blunt.
(परस्पर विरोधी) |
Blunt, Simple, Abrupt, Arrant | Clothed, Hidden, Complex, Covered | His bidding contrasted with my interest starkly. |
Adrift | Adverb | So as to float without being either moored or steered.
(भटकते हुए) |
Afloat, Loose, Drifting, Unanchored | Anchored, Determined, Stable, Purposeful | The boat went adrift and was found at the other end of the lake. |
Ensconce | Verb | Conceal
(स्थापित करना/ छिपाना) |
Shelter, Establish, Settle, Stash, Cover, Bury | Depart, Destroy, Disorganise, Forget, Leave, Move | Some people do not want to ensconce from their cocoon. |
Inclusive | Adjective | Including or covering all the services, facilities, or items normally expected or required.
(समावेशी) |
Broad, Comprehensive, All together, Full | Exclusive, Incomprehensive, Narrow | The price of the book is inclusive of GST. |
Pursuit | Noun | The action of pursuing someone or something.
(लक्ष्य) |
Chasing, Pursuing, Stalking, Tracking, Trailing | Ignoring, Avoiding, Letting go, Denying | The pursuit of becoming the Prime Minister has led him to betray his own party. |
Exclusivist | Noun | The practice of excluding
(अलगाववादी) |
One should not promote exclusivist views. |
The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary– Jun 21, 2022
Difficult Word/ Phrase | Contextual Sense |
Relentless | not stopping |
Persecution | cruel and unfair treatment of a person or group, especially because of their political beliefs |
Fillip | Anything that makes one feel encouraged |
Go-ahead | A signal to proceed |
Extradite | Hand over to the authorities of another country |
Collaborate | Work together on a common enterprise of project |
Tenure | The term during which some position is held |
Predecessor | One who precedes you in time (as in holding a position or office) |
Grave | Causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm |
Severe | Intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality |
Autocracy | A political system governed by a single individual |
Redaction | an edited work |
Bulwark | something giving strong support or encouragement in time of need, danger, or doubt |
Repertoire | A list or supply of something |
Perpetrator | a person who carries out a harmful, illegal, or immoral act |
Dog | Go after with the intent to catch |
Forefront | the leading position in any movement or field |
Enshrine | preserve (a right, tradition, or idea) in a form that ensures it will be protected and respected |
Pivotal | Being of crucial importance |
Onus | something that is one’s duty or responsibility |
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The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary– Jun 20, 2022
Difficult Word/ Phrase | Contextual Sense |
Fora | A public meeting or assembly for open discussion |
Déjà vu | The experience of thinking that a new situation had occurred before |
Pile | a lot of something |
Prosecute | Conduct a prosecution (conduct of legal proceedings against a defendant for criminal behaviour) in a court of law |
Overturn | Cancel officially |
Convict | declare guilty |
Overwhelming | Very strong |
Acrimony | A rough and bitter manner |
Bilateral | Affecting two parties |
Grey list | Grey listing means FATF has placed a country under increased monitoring to check its progress on measures against money laundering and terrorism financing |
Loophole | an ambiguity that makes it possible to evade a difficulty or obligation |
Charge | a statement that says that somebody has done something illegal or bad |
Pursuance | the action of trying to achieve something |
Derail | to cause to fail or become deflected from a purpose; reduce or delay the chances for success or development of |
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The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary– Nov 25, 2021
Difficult Word/ Phrase | Contextual Sense |
Aggravated | Made more severe or intense especially in law |
Penetrative | having the power of entering or piercing |
Per incuriam | through lack of care |
Demur | (law) a formal objection to an opponent’s pleadings |
Member | An external body part that projects from the body |
Palpably | Clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment |
Grievous | Causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm |
Incapacitation | to make legally incapable or ineligible |
Obviate | Do away with |
Deleterious | causing harm or damage |
The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary Today – Nov 24, 2021
Difficult Word/ Phrase | Contextual Sense |
Dissent | Disagree (मतभेद) |
Exempt | Relieve (मुक्त करें) |
Underscore | emphasizing the importance of something |
Leeway | Room to move (स्वतंत्रता) |
Viable | Reasonable (व्यवहार्य) |
Proclaim | State or announce |
Append | Add (something) as an attachment or supplement. (जोड़ना) |
The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary Today – Nov 23, 2021
Difficult Word/ Phrase | Contextual Sense |
Aggregate | Combine into a collection
(सकल) |
Predictable | Easy to foretell
(उम्मीद के मुताबिक) |
Agglomeration | Collection
(ढेर) |
Totem | Pole
(स्तंभ) |
Intend | Have in Mind
(इरादा करना) |
Allocate | Assign
(आवंटित) |
Blunt | Make dull
(सुस्त बनाना) |
Sift | Take out residue
(छानना) |
Play with fire | take foolish risks |
Fragile | Easily damaged |
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The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary– Nov 19, 2021
Difficult Word/ Phrase | Contextual Sense |
Even-handed | fair and impartial in treatment or judgement |
Dissonance | A conflict of people’s opinions, actions or characters |
Underscore | emphasizing the importance of something |
Contentious | Inclined or showing an inclination to dispute or disagree, even to engage in law suits |
Breakthrough | A productive insight |
Proclaim | State or announce |
Bruising | Brutally forceful and compelling |
Readout | The information displayed or recorded on an electronic device |
Play with fire | take foolish risks |
Fragile | Easily damaged |
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The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary Today – Nov 18, 2021
Difficult Word/ Phrase | Contextual Sense |
Collegium | a group in which each member has approximately equal power and authority |
Bare | Make public |
Opaqueness | difficult to understand or explain |
Puisne | Inferior in rank |
Incumbent | Currently holding an office |
Obscure | not discovered or known about |
Stern | Severe and unremitting in making demands |
Stinging | (of speech) harsh in tone or character |
Arbitrary | Based on or subject to individual discretion or preference or sometimes impulse or caprice |
Dispel | Cause to separate and go in different directions |
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The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary Today– Nov 17, 2021
Difficult Word/ Phrase | Contextual Sense |
Amber | an amber light used as a warning between red and green |
Spur | stimulate |
Rear | to rise high |
Slump | decline markedly |
Silver lining | a sign of hope or a positive aspect in an otherwise negative situation |
Stock up | to get a large quantity of something for later use |
Crimp | have a limiting or adverse effect on (something) |
Abide | Put up with something or somebody unpleasant |
Tenuous | Lacking substance or significance |
Drop your guard | If you drop your guard, you relax when you should be careful and alert, often with unpleasant consequences |
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The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary– Nov 16, 2021
Difficult Word/ Phrase | Contextual Sense |
Autonomy | political independence |
Tenure | The term during which some position is held |
Dictum | An authoritative declaration |
Ordinance | an order or rule made by a government or somebody in a position of authority |
At the helm | in charge of an organization, group of people, etc. |
Personage | A person whose actions and opinions strongly influence the course of events |
Superannuation | The act of discharging someone |
Beholden | Under a moral obligation to someone |
Abide by | Act in accordance with someone’s rules, commands, or wishes |
Render | Pass down |
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The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary– Nov 15, 2021
Difficult Word/ Phrase | Contextual Sense |
Ostensibly | From appearances alone |
Inflection point | a time of significant change in a situation |
Communiqué | An official report |
Plenum | A meeting of a legislative body at which all members are present |
Heap | Bestow in large quantities |
bequeath | Leave or give by will after one’s death |
Heresy | an opinion or belief that is the opposite of or against what is the official or popular opinion, or an action that shows that you have no respect for the official opinion |
Cult | Followers of an exclusive system of beliefs and practices |
Reverence | A feeling of profound respect for someone or something |
Contours | A feature (or the order or arrangement of features) of anything having a complex structure |
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The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary– Nov 12, 2021
Difficult Word/ Phrase | Contextual Sense |
Consensus | agreement in the judgment or opinion reached by a group as a whole |
Humanitarian | Marked by humanistic values and devotion to human welfare |
Spur | Incite or stimulate |
Standoff | an argument, contest, etc., in which there is no winner |
Churlishness | Rudeness of manners or temper; lack of kindness or courtesy |
Radicalisation | the action or process of making somebody more extreme or radical in their opinions on political or social issues |
Reconciliation | The reestablishing of cordial relations |
Creditable | good enough to be praised |
Feat | A notable achievement |
Paper over | Hide from view or knowledge |
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The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary– Nov 11, 2021
Difficult Word/ Phrase | Contextual Sense |
Betrayal | violation of a person’s trust or confidence |
Haven | A shelter serving as a place of safety |
Vulnerable | Capable of being hurt |
Apathy | An absence of emotion |
Scarcely | Only a very short time before |
Marshal | Make ready for action or use |
Herculean | Extremely difficult |
Overdrive | The state of high or excessive activity |
Flammable | Easily ignited |
Draw up | to prepare something in writing, esp. plans or a formal document |
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The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary– Nov 10, 2021
Difficult Word/ Phrase | Contextual Sense |
Make heavy weather of | to treat (something) in a way that makes it seem more important or difficult than it really is |
Tardy | delayed |
Ostensibly | as appears or is stated to be true, though not necessarily so |
Exculpatory | Clearing of guilt or blame |
Retaliatory | (of an action) characterized by a desire for revenge |
Salutary | producing a beneficial effect |
Derail | to obstruct the progress of |
Redound | Contribute |
Marshal | to bring together or organize things in order to achieve a particular aim |
Exonerate | Pronounce not guilty of criminal charges |
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The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary– Nov 9, 2021
Difficult Word/ Phrase | Contextual Sense |
Caseload | The number of cases handled in a given period of time |
Double-edged sword | something that has or can have both favourable and unfavourable consequences |
Lethal | that can cause death or great damage |
Plateau | reach a stable state of little change |
Serology | The branch of medical science that deals with serums |
Waning | decreasing in strength, intensity, etc. |
Pail | a feeling of gloom |
Rejuvenation | Restoration to a former state |
Let up | (of something undesirable) become less intense |
Shore up | to support (something) or keep (something) from falling by placing something under or against it |
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The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary– Nov 8, 2021
Difficult Word/ Phrase | Contextual Sense |
Optics | the public’s opinion and understanding of a situation after seeing it as the media shows it, and the possible political effects of this |
Offset | Compensate for |
Relent | Give in, as to pressure |
Fillip | The act of giving hope or support to someone |
Commensurate | Corresponding in size, degree or extent |
Clutch | A collection of things or persons to be handled together |
Salutary | Tending to promote physical well-being; beneficial to health |
Softening | Make less severe or harsh |
Cushion | something that makes the effects of a bad situation less severe |
Tenuous | Lacking significance |
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The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary– Nov 3, 2021
Difficult Word/ Phrase | Contextual Sense |
Expediency | providing an easy and quick way to do something |
Fraught | causing or having extreme worry or anxiety |
Invalidation | a formal termination |
Strike down | abolish a law or regulation |
Earmark | to designate (something, such as funds) for a specific use or owner |
Denude | to deprive of something important |
Hindrance | Any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome |
Impending | Close in time; about to occur |
Restive | Being in a tense state |
Ally | someone who helps and supports someone else |
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The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary– Nov 2, 2021
Difficult Word/ Phrase | Contextual Sense |
Shy away | to try to avoid (something) because of nervousness, fear, dislike, etc. |
Mitigate | Make less severe or harsh |
Implicit | understood though not clearly or directly stated |
Sphere | a range or area of activity |
Divergence | The act of moving away in a different direction from a common point |
Communiqué | An official report |
Fragile | Easily damaged |
Spike | Manifest a sharp increase |
Bottleneck | a problem that delays progress |
Walk the tightrope | to be in a difficult situation in which a very small mistake could have very bad results |
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The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary Today– Nov 1, 2021
Difficult Word/ Phrase | Contextual Sense |
Crunch | A critical situation that arises because of a shortage of money/ resources |
Outlay | Money paid out |
Better-off | In a more fortunate or prosperous condition |
Arduous | Characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort |
Menial | (used about work) not skilled or important |
Borne out | to give evidence or testimony to the truth or factualness of |
Paucity | An insufficient quantity or number |
Alleviate | Make easier |
Agrarian | Relating to farming or agriculture |
Salve | Anything that remedies, heals or soothes |
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The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary– Oct 29, 2021
Difficult Word/ Phrase | Contextual Sense |
Transition | A change from one state to another |
Uncalled for | not called for or needed |
Incongruous | Lacking in harmony, compatibility or appropriateness |
Repercussion | A remote or indirect consequence of some action |
Vulnerable | Susceptible to attack |
Convergence | The act of coming closer |
Avert | Prevent the occurrence of |
Earmark | Give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause |
Mitigate | Make less severe or harsh |
Seize the moment | To take full advantage of life’s opportunities whenever and wherever they present themselves |
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The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary Today– Oct 28, 2021
Difficult Word/ Phrase | Contextual Sense |
Surveillance | Close observation of a person or group (usually by the police) |
Stern | Severe and unremitting in making demands |
Rebuff | A deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval) |
Bogey | something that causes fear, often without reason |
Brazen out | to continue in a confident way without showing shame or embarrassment |
Blanket | affecting everyone or everything |
Enunciation | the act of saying or pronouncing words clearly |
Omnibus | of, relating to, or providing for many things at once |
Spectre | the idea of something unpleasant that might happen in the future |
Chilling effect | a discouraging or deterring effect, esp. one resulting from a restrictive law or regulation |
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The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary– Oct 27, 2021
Difficult Word/ Phrase | Contextual Sense |
Apprehension | Fearful expectation or anticipation |
Reservoir | Lake used to store water for community use |
Spell | A period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition |
Draw | Remove (a commodity) from (a supply source) |
Ordinarily | Most of the time; in most cases |
Catchment | A structure in which water is collected (especially a natural drainage area) |
Camaraderie | a feeling of good friendship among the people in a group |
Chauvinism | Fanatical patriotism |
Recurrent | happening or appearing again and again |
Prejudicial | Tending to favour preconceived ideas |
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The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary– Oct 26, 2021
Difficult Word/ Phrase | Contextual Sense |
Impasse | A situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible |
Prolong | Lengthen or extend in duration |
Curtail | Place restrictions on |
Lay down | formulate and enforce or insist on a rule or principle |
Interminable | Tiresomely long |
Implicit | Being without doubt or reserve |
Unsavoury | Morally offensive |
Deadlock | A situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible |
Repeal | an official or legal cancellation |
Decriminalise | Make legal |
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The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary– Oct 25, 2021
Difficult Word/ Phrase | Contextual Sense |
Convene | to come together or to bring people together for a meeting, etc. |
Greenhouse gas | any gas that has the property of absorbing infrared radiation (net heat energy) emitted from Earth’s surface and reradiating it back to Earth’s surface, thus contributing to the greenhouse effect |
In line with | in alignment or accordance with |
Concerted | Involving the joint activity of two or more |
Commemorate | Celebrate by some ceremony or observation |
Emissary | Someone sent on a mission to represent the interests of someone else |
Coax | Influence or urge by gentle urging |
Net zero | ‘Net zero emissions’ refers to achieving an overall balance between greenhouse gas emissions produced and greenhouse gas emissions taken out of the atmosphere |
Abate | Become less in amount or intensity |
Emitter | something that emits (= sends out) gas carbon dioxide |
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The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary Today– Oct 22, 2021
Difficult Word/ Phrase | Contextual Sense |
Script | To write |
Lose sight of | fail to consider |
Rollout | officially launch or introduce a new product or service |
Foresight | Seeing ahead |
Indigenous | Produced in a particular region |
Leap | A sudden and decisive increase |
Bask in glory | to enjoy the attention one is getting (because of one’s success at something) |
Imperative | Requiring attention or action |
Ramp up | increase the level or amount of something sharply |
Obligation | promise |
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The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary– Oct 21, 2021
Difficult Word/ Phrase | Contextual Sense |
Assuage | gain the goodwill of |
Uproar | an angry discussion about something |
Genetically modified | (used about food, plants, etc.) that has been grown from cells whose genes have been changed artificially |
Contamination | the act of making something impure or unsuitable by contact with something unclean, bad, etc. |
Recall | A request by the manufacturer of a defective product to return the product (as for replacement or repair) |
Allege | Make an accusation or assertion without any proof |
Commission | Place an order for |
Cultivar | A variety of a plant developed from a natural species and maintained under cultivation |
Fractious | likely to be troublesome |
Casualty | something that suffers as a result of something else |
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The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary– Oct 20, 2021
Difficult Word/ Phrase | Contextual Sense |
Bloc | A group of countries in special alliance |
Manifestation | A clear appearance |
Counterpart | A person or thing having the same function or characteristics as another |
Free trade agreement | a pact between two or more nations to reduce barriers to imports and exports among them |
Transcend | Be greater in scope or size than some standard |
Bilateralism | The property of being symmetrical about a vertical plane |
Under the tutelage of | used to say who a person is taught something by |
Footprint | range of operation (as of a service) |
Pivot | the central or most important person or thing |
Emanate | to come out from a source |
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The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary– Oct 19, 2021
Difficult Word/ Phrase | Contextual Sense |
Rebound | A reaction to a crisis, setback or frustration |
Ebb | Fall away or decline |
Spur | Incite or stimulate |
Insipid | Lacking significance or impact |
Uptick | A small increase |
Outlay | The act of spending or disbursing money |
Nudge | to push someone gently |
Spell out | to write or print in letters and in full |
Lest | For fear that |
Ring in | to celebrate the beginning of (something) |
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The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary– Oct 18, 202
Difficult Word/ Phrase | Contextual Sense |
Foul | Highly offensive |
Sectarian | relating to religious or political sects and the differences between them |
Spotlight | A focus of public attention |
Apprehend | Fully understood or grasped |
Blatant | completely obvious |
Nonchalance | a casual lack of concern |
Bring to justice | to cause to come before a court for trial or to receive punishment for one’s misdeeds |
Perpetrator | a person who commits a crime or does something that is wrong or evil |
Bring somebody to book | to punish someone and make that person explain their behaviour |
Agglomeration | A jumbled collection or mass |
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The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary Today– Oct 14, 2021
Difficult Word/ Phrase | Contextual Sense |
Looming | Appear very large or occupy a commanding position |
Unhindered | Not slowed, blocked or interfered with |
Dire | Causing fear, dread or terror |
Way off | a long distance away |
Stark | Very plain, appearing grim and minimally functional |
Starvation | A state of extreme hunger resulting from lack of essential nutrients over a prolonged period |
Liberalise | to make (something) less strict |
Fortified | enriched (as with vitamins or minerals) so that nutritional value is improved |
Imperative | Some duty that is essential and urgent |
Stave off | avert or delay something bad or dangerous |
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