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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 23 June 2022
| 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 |
The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary 22 June 2022
| Difficult Word/ Phrase | Contextual Sense |
| clear the decks | prepare for an event or course of action by dealing with anything that might hinder progress |
| Cater | Give what is desired or needed |
| Vanguard | the leading position in any movement or field |
| Underscore | Give extra weight to (a communication) |
| Laudable | Worthy of high praise |
| Perceptible | Easily seen or detected |
| Staggered | arranged so that they do not all happen at the same time |
| Shrink | Reduce in size |
| Duopoly | State of market dominance by two companies |
| Viability | Capable of being done in a practical and useful way |
| Bank | Have faith or confidence in |
| Roll out | officially launch or introduce a new product or service |
| Confines | Limits |
| Roil | to move or proceed turbulently |
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