Daily Hindu Editorial Vocabulary Wordlist: 10th December, 2022

Important Vocabulary from The Hindu Editorial: 10th December, 2022

1. Word: Stubborn (ज़िद्दी) 

• Part of Speech: Adjective
• Meaning: 

        a. having or showing dogged determination not to change one's attitude or position on something, especially in spite of good reasons to do so.

        b. difficult to move, remove, or cure.

• Pronunciation: stuhb-ern/स्टबर्न
• Synonyms: obstinate, persistent, tenacious, fast, resistant
• Antonyms: flexible, compliant, obedient
• Use in a Sentence: The man was too stubborn to admit that he was wrong.

2. Word: Disruptive (अशांतिकारक)

• Pronunciation: dis-ruhp-tiv/डिस्रप्टिव
• Part of Speech: Adjective
• Meaning: causing or tending to cause disruption.
• Synonyms: Disturbing, Distressful
• Antonyms: Calming, Peaceful, Soothing  
• Use in a Sentence: Ramesh's disruptive behaviour put intense pressure on his family.

3. Word: Gallows (प्राणदण्ड)

• Pronunciation: gal-ohz/ गैलोज़
• Part of Speech: Noun
• Meaning: 
  a. a structure, typically of two uprights and a crosspiece, for the hanging of criminals.
  b. execution by hanging.
• Synonyms: hanging, noose, scaffold
• Antonyms: redemption
• Usage in a Sentence: Save a thief from gallows and he will help hang you.

4. Word: Logjam (अड़चन)

• Pronunciation: lawg-jam/ लॉग्जैम
• Part of Speech: Noun
• Meaning: 
  a. a crowded mass of logs blocking a river.
  b. a situation that seems irresolvable.
• Synonyms: deadlock, gridlock, standoff, impasse
• Antonym: advantage
• Usage in a Sentence: The logjam on the railways is now playing havoc with the national economy.

5. Word: Tactics (युक्तियाँ)

• Pronunciation: tak-tiks/टैक्टिक्स
• Part of Speech: Noun
• Meaning: an action or strategy carefully planned to achieve a specific end.
  
• Synonyms: plan, scheme
• Antonyms: accident, chance
• Use in a Sentence: They planned the tactics for the next day's battle.

6. Word: Disruption (विघ्न )

• Pronunciation: dis-ruhp-shuh n/डिस्रप्शन
• Part of Speech: Noun
• Meaning: disturbance or problems which interrupt an event, activity, or process.
• Synonyms: interruption, turmoil, disorder
• Antonyms: structure, array, order
• Use in a Sentence: The strike is expected to cause delays and disruption to flights.

7. Word: Persuade (समझाना)

• Part of Speech: Verb
• Pronunciation: per-sweyd/पर्स्वैड
• Meaning: induce (someone) to do something through reasoning or argument.
  
• Synonyms: convince, influence
• Antonyms: dissuade, discourage
• Sentence: They couldn't persuade him into accepting their terms.

8. Word: Stature (उच्चता)

• Pronunciation: stach-er/स्टैचूर
• Part of Speech: Noun
• Meaning: importance or reputation gained by ability or achievement.
  
• Synonyms: quality, prestige, eminence
• Antonyms: unimportance, insignificance, deflate
• Use in a Sentence: Mary was surprised to spot her husband, recognizable by his small stature and familiar shirt, walking across the river. 

9. Word: Combative (जंगी)

• Pronunciation: kuh m-bat-iv/ कम्बैटिव
• Part of Speech: Adjective
• Meaning: ready or eager to fight or argue.
• Synonyms: bellicose, belligerent, aggressive
• Antonyms: peaceful, pacifist, agreeable
• Usage in a sentence: He conducted the meeting in his usual combative style, refusing to admit any mistakes.

10. Word: Partisan (कट्टर)

• Pronunciation: pahr-tuh-zuhn/पार्टिज़न
• Part of Speech: Noun, Adjective
• Meaning:

       a. a strong supporter of a party, cause, or person. [Noun]

       b. prejudiced in favour of a particular cause. [Adjective]

• Synonyms: supporter, biased
• Antonyms: opponent, unbiased
• Use in a Sentence: You must listen to both points of view and try not to be partisan.

The Hindu Newspaper Vocabulary-Based Exercises: 10th December, 2022

Based on the description of the words, we have some practice questions for you. Answer these questions in the comments section. Our team will review them at the earliest!

Here are some of the words from the above article. Try to frame sentences from them in your own words and share them with us in the comments section!

• stubborn
• disruptive
• gallows
• logjam
• disruption

Exercise 2: Match the columns.

Share your answers in the comment section. 

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You can also check the wordlist articles for the previous days from the link below: Daily Hindu Editorial Vocabulary Wordlist: 9th December,, 2022

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