Daily Hindu Editorial Vocabulary Wordlist: 11th January, 2022

Important Vocabulary from The Hindu Editorial: 11th January, 2022

1. Word: Derail (अवपथन)

• Pronunciation: dee-reyl/डीरेल
• Part of Speech: Verb
• Meaning: obstruct (a process) by diverting it from its intended course.
  
• Synonyms: dissuade, divert
• Antonyms: assist, encourage, improve
• Usage in a Sentence: That incident could derail the entire process.

2. Word: Eminence (उच्चस्थल)

• Pronunciation: em-uh-nuhns/एमनन्स
• Part of Speech: Noun
• Meaning:
  a. the state of being famous, respected, or important
  b. part of an organ in the body, especially a bone, that sticks out
  c. high station, rank, or repute
• Synonyms: prominence, distinction, excellence, prestige
• Antonyms: inferiority, valley, flat
• Usage in a sentence: His eminence as a movie director is commendable.

3. Word: Fragile (कमज़ोर)

• Pronunciation: fraj-uh l/फ्रैजल
• Part of Speech: Adjective
• Meaning:
  a. easily broken, shattered, or damaged; delicate; brittle; frail
  b. vulnerably delicate, as in appearance
  c. lacking in substance or force; flimsy
• Synonyms: delicate, weak, frail, feeble
• Antonyms: unbreakable, firm, strong
• Usage in a sentence: One's ego should not be so fragile that it is hurt at the drop of a hat.

4. Word: Falter (डगमगाना)

• Pronunciation: fawl-ter/ फॉल्टर
• Part of Speech: Verb
• Meaning: 
  a. to hesitate or waver in action, purpose, intent, etc.; give way:
  to speak hesitatingly or brokenly.
  to move unsteadily; stumble.
• Synonyms: stumble, hesitate, waiver
• Antonyms: maintain, persist, continue
• Usage in a sentence: Her courage did not falter at the prospect of hardship.

5. Word: Factored(खंडित)

• Pronunciation: fac-terd/फैक्टर्ड
• Part of Speech: Verb
• Meaning:
  a. (with reference to a number) resolve or be resolvable into factors
  b. organize (the source code of a piece of software) into different components that are easier to maintain and work with
• Synonyms: brokered, parted
• Usage in a sentence: How many of their operations are factored?

6. Word: Upbeat (आशावादी)

• Pronunciation: uhp-beet/अप्बीट
• Part of Speech: Noun, Adjective
• Meaning:
  a. an unaccented beat, especially immediately preceding a downbeat (Noun)
  b. the upward stroke with which a conductor indicates such a beat. (noun)
  c. optimistic; happy; cheerful. (Adjective)
• Synonyms: cheerful, optimistic, cheery
• Antonyms: blue, sad, down
• Usage in a sentence: Live music and a parade set an upbeat mood for the official opening.
  
  

7. Word: Fury (फ्युरीप्रकोप)

• Pronunciation: fyoor-ee/
• Part of Speech: Noun
• Meaning:
   a. unrestrained or violent anger, rage, passion, or the like:
• Synonyms: violence, rage, ferocity
• Antonyms: calm, peace, serenity
• Usage in a sentence: She flew into a fury at the suggestion.

8. Word:  Surge (प्रवाह के कारण आगे बढ़ना)

• Pronunciation: सर्ज
• Part of Speech: Noun, Verb
• Meaning: 
  a. a sudden powerful forward or upward movement. [Noun]
  b. move suddenly and powerfully forward or upward. [Verb]
• Synonyms: Rise, Gush, Overflow
• Antonyms: Decline, Diminish, Deteriorate
• Usage in a Sentence: After listening to the song, she felt a surge of excitement.

9. Word: Robust (मजबूत)

• Pronunciation: roh-buhst/रोबस्ट
• Part of Speech: Adjective
• Meaning: 
  a. strong and healthy; vigorous.
• Synonyms: powerful, persistent
• Antonyms: weak, feeble
• Usage in a Sentence: The organization is taking a more robust approach to management.

10. Word: Flag (मुद्रण चेतावनी)

• Pronunciation: flag/फ्लैग
• Part of Speech: Noun, Verb
• Meaning:
  a. to place a flag or flags over or on; decorate with flags (Verb)
  b. to signal or warn (a person, automobile, etc.) with or as if with a flag (sometimes followed by down) (Verb)
  c. the tuft of long feathers on the legs of falcons and most hawks; the lengthened feathers on the crus or tibia (Noun)
  d.the name of a newspaper as printed on the editorial page (Noun)
  e. the name of a newspaper as printed on the editorial page (Noun)
  f. to become tired, weaker, or less effective (Verb)
• Synonyms: banner, droop, pennant, decline
• Antonyms: strengthen, work hard, go to the limit
• Usage in a sentence: Despite being flagged as hazardous, the authorities refused to relocate the factory till it was too late.

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The Hindu Newspaper Vocabulary Based Exercises: 26th December 2021

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!

• derail
• eminence
• fragile
• faltering
• factored
  
  

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: 10th January, 2022

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