Daily Hindu Editorial Vocabulary Wordlist: 10th Novemeber, 2022

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

1. Word: Stride (छलाँग, प्रगति)

• Pronunciation: strahyd/स्ट्राइड
• Part of Speech: noun, verb
• Meaning:
  a. an important positive development (Noun)
  b. to walk with long steps, as with vigor, haste, impatience, or arrogance (Verb)
• Synonyms: pace, step, tread
• Antonyms: drag, hobble
• Usage in a sentence: The group has made strides to expand internationally.

2. Word: Formidable (भयानक)

• Pronunciation: fawr-mi-duh-buh l/फॉर्मिडबल
• Part of Speech: Adjective
• Meaning: 

        a. inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable.

• Synonyms: terrific, tremendous, colossal
• Antonyms: feeble, easy, friendly
• Use in a Sentence: They had to overcome formidable obstacles.

 3. Word: Turf (घास का मैदान)

• Pronunciation: t-urf/टर्फ
• Part of Speech: Noun, Verb
• Meaning: 
  a. a layer of matted earth formed by grass and plant roots (Noun)
  b. peat, especially as material for fuel (Noun)
  c. a block or piece of peat dug for fuel (Noun)
  d. to cover with turf or sod (Verb)
• Synonyms: field, area, grass, lawn
• Antonyms: lodge, shelter, harbour
• Usage in a sentence: Lush turf lined the river’s banks.

4. Word: Cede (सौंप देना)

• Pronunciation: seed/सीड
• Part of Speech: Verb
• Meaning:
  a. give up (power or territory)
• Synonyms: yield, surrender, relinquish
• Antonyms: defend, refrain, arrogate
• Usage in a sentence: The General had decided to cede power by this month.

5. Word: Brazen (निर्लज)

• Pronunciation: brey-zuhn/ब्रेज़न
• Part of Speech: Adjective, Verb
• Meaning: 
  a. obvious, without any attempt to be hidden (Adjective)
  b. made of brass (Adjective)
  c. to make brazen or bold (Verb)
• Synonyms: bold, shameless, cheeky, insolent
• Antonyms: timid, shy, shameful
• Usage in a sentence: He told me a brazen lie.

6. Word: Convalescence (अच्छा हो जाना)

• Pronunciation: kon-vuh-les-uhns
• Parts of speech: verb
• Meaning: recover one's health and strength over a period of time after an illness or medical treatment - 
• Synonyms: recuperate, improve
• Antonyms: break, damage
• Usage in a sentence: Convalescence is generally slow, and recovery may be imperfect.

7. Word: Coalition (सम्मिलन)

• Pronunciation: koh-uh-lish-uh n/कोअलिशन
• Part of Speech: Noun
• Meaning: a temporary alliance for combined action, especially of political parties forming a government.
• Synonyms: alliance, union, partnership
• Antonyms: isolation, discord, separation
• Usage in a Sentence: The two bodies have merged to form a coalition.

8. Word: Zeal (उत्साह)

• Pronunciation: zeel
• Part of Speech: Noun
• Meaning -a lot of energy, effort, and enthusiasm
• Synonyms - enthusiasm,eagerness ,passion
• Antonyms -Laziness, indifference, neglect
• Usage in a sentence - Ramya’s zeal made her stand above all the other candidates during the interview process.

9. Word: Vulnerability (अतिसंवेदनशीलता)

• Pronunciation: vuhl-ner-uh-buh l-ity/ वल्नरबिलिटी
• Part of Speech: Noun
• Meaning: the quality or state of being exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally.
  
• Synonyms: exposure, frailty
• Antonyms: protection, safety
• Usage in a Sentence: The person's vulnerability makes him even more friendly.

10. Word: Nurture (पालन-पोषण)

• Pronunciation: nur-cher/ नर्चर
• Part of Speech: Verb, Noun
• Meaning: 
  a. care for and protect (someone or something) while they are growing. [Verb]
  b. the action or process of nurturing someone or something. [Noun]
• Synonyms: foster, nourish, cherish, nurse, raise, sustain
• Antonyms: neglect, ignore, deprive, negligence
• Usage in a Sentence: Teachers should nurture their students' creativity.

The Hindu Newspaper Vocabulary-Based Exercises: 10th November, 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!

Exercise 1. Make your own Sentences.

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!

• stride
• formidable
• turf
• cede
• brazen

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 November, 2022

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