Important Vocabulary from The Hindu Editorial: 11 June 2022
1. 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.
2. Word: Tug of war (रस्साकशी, शक्ति पर विवाद)
- Pronunciation: tug-of-war
- Part of Speech: Noun
- Meaning: a situation in which two evenly matched people or factions are striving to keep or obtain the same thing.
- Synonyms: battle, combat, competition, conflict, confrontation
- Antonyms: concord, harmony, peace
- Use in a Sentence: There was a constant tug-of-war between the military and the President in Pakistan.
3. 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.
4. Word: Meddle (दखल देना)
- Pronunciation: med-l/मेडल
- Part of Speech: Verb
- Meaning: interfere in something that is not one's concern.
- Synonyms: obtrude, hinder, interrupt
- Antonyms: ignore, avoid, neglect
- Usage in a Sentence: She had no right to meddle in somebody's affairs.
5. Word: At Loggerheads (असहमत)
- Pronunciation: law-ger-hed/लॉगर्हेड
- Part of Speech: Phrase of loggerhead
- Meaning: in violent dispute or disagreement.
- Synonyms: clashing, quarreling
- Antonyms: agreements, understanding
- Use in a Sentence: The Prime Minister is at loggerheads with the chairman over public spending.
6. Word: Brass ( अधिकारी या उच्च रैंक के लोग)
- Pronunciation: brass
- Part of Speech: Noun
- Meaning: people in authority or of high military rank.
- Synonyms: board,cabinet,presidency
- Antonyms: lower ranked
- Usage in a Sentence: The top brass are coming to the city to see how we do things here.
7. Word: Sanctity (पवित्रता)
- Pronunciation: sangk-ti-tee/सैंगक्टिटी
- Part of Speech: Noun
- Meaning:
a. the state or quality of being holy, sacred, or saintly.
b. ultimate importance and inviolability.
- Synonyms: sacredness, divinity
- Antonyms: vileness, impureness
- Use in a Sentence: Numerous miracles were proof of his sanctity.
8. Word: Imply ( मतलब)
- Pronunciation: Im-ply
- Part of Speech: Verb
- Meaning: to hint at something without directly stating or presenting
- Synonyms: suggest, hint, say indirectly.
- Antonyms: describe, state, express
- Use in a Sentence: When I said I would never wear a blue dress, I was not trying to imply blue was not a good color choice for you.
9. Word: Tussle (हाथापाई करना)
- Pronunciation: tuhs-uhl/टसल
- Part of Speech: Verb, Noun
- Meaning:
a. to struggle or fight roughly or vigorously; to wrestle (verb)
b. a rough physical contest or struggle; scuffle (noun)
c. any vigorous or determined struggle, conflict, etc. (noun) - Synonyms: struggle, fight, scuffle, brawl
- Antonyms: agreement, consensus
- Usage in a sentence: The residents are still tussling over the ever-scarcer street parking.
10. Word: Persistent (अनवरत)
- Pronunciation: per-sis-tuhnt/ पर्सिस्टन्ट
- Part of Speech: Adjective
- Meaning: continuing firmly or obstinately in an opinion or course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition.
- Synonyms: firm, persevering, resolute, tenacious, determined, constant
- Antonyms: inconstant, irresolute
- Usage in a sentence: Albert had a persistent headache that lasted for three days.
Practice here Daily Wordlist Quiz
The Hindu Newspaper Vocabulary Based Exercises: 11 June 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!
- Turf
- Tug of war
- At Loggerheads
- Meddle
- Disruptive
Exercise 2: Match the columns.
SR No. | Word | Synonym |
1 | Persistent | Fight |
2 | Brass | Suggest |
3 | Imply | Divinity |
4 | Tussle | Firm |
5 | Sanctity | Presidency |
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: 10June2022
That was your Vocabulary dose for the day.
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