Daily Hindu Editorial Vocabulary Wordlist: 11th October, 2022

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

1. Word: Induce (उकसाना)

• Pronunciation: in-dyoos/इन्डूस
• Part of Speech: Verb
• Meaning: 
  a. to lead or move by persuasion or influence, as to some action or state of mind
  b. to bring about, produce, or cause something
  c. Logic. to assert or establish a proposition on the basis of observations on a number of particular facts
  d. Genetics. to increase expression of (a gene) by inactivating a negative control system or activating a positive control system; depress
• Synonyms: urge, persuade, prompt, influence, provoke
• Antonyms: discourage, prevent, deter, prohibit
• Usage in a sentence: Pills for seasickness often induce drowsiness.

2. Word: Scrupulous (अतिसतर्क)

• Pronunciation: स्क्रूप्यलस/skroo-pyuh-luhs
• Part of Speech: Adjective
• Meaning:
  a. doing everything correctly and exactly as it should be done
• Synonyms: meticulous, conscientious, careful
• Antonyms: careless, negligent, unscrupulous
• Usage in a sentence: The nurse told him to be scrupulous about keeping the wound clean.

 3. Word: Caveat (चेतावनी)

• Pronunciation: kav-ee-aht/केवीऐट
• Part of Speech: Noun
• Meaning: 
  a. a warning to consider something before taking any more action, or a statement that limits a more general statement
  b. a statement that limits a more general statement
  c. a warning, for example about the use or effectiveness of something
• Synonyms: caution, warning, notice
• Antonyms: carelessness, consonance, delinquency
• Usage in a sentence: He agreed to the interview, with the caveat that he could approve the final article.

4. Word: Mutation (परिवर्तन)

• Pronunciation: myoo-tey-shun/म्यूटेशन
• Part of Speech: Noun
• Meaning - a significant genetic change
• Synonyms - modification, variation, alteration
• Antonyms - uniformity, sameness, regularity
• Usage in a sentence -A mutation in the virus was the cause of several new cases of Measles.
  
  

5. Word: Suffice (संतुष्ट करना)

• Pronunciation: suh-fahys/सफाइस
• Part of Speech: Verb
• Meaning: be enough or adequate.
  
• Synonyms: fulfill, satisfy, be enough
• Antonyms: disgruntle, displease, besiege
• Usage in a Sentence: One example will suffice to explain the scenario. 

6. Word: Susceptible (ग्रहणशील)

• Pronunciation: suh-sep-tuh-buh l/ससेप्टबल
• Part of Speech: Adjective
• Meaning: 
  a. likely or liable to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing.
  b. capable or admitting of.
• Synonyms: flexible, receptive, vulnerable
• Antonyms: resistant, immune, adamant
• Usage in a Sentence: Young people are the most susceptible to advertisements.

7. Word: Rigour (कठिनाई)

• Pronunciation: rig-er/ रीगर
• Part of Speech: Noun
• Meaning: 
  a. the quality of being extremely thorough and careful
  b. severity or strictness
  c. harsh and demanding conditions
• Synonyms: stringency, severity, harshness
• Antonyms: agility, adaptability, leniency, benevolence
• Usage in a sentence: They underwent the rigours of military training.

8. Word: Reiterate (दोहराना)

• Pronunciation: ree-it-uh-reyt/ रीइटरैट
• Part of Speech: Verb
• Meaning: say something again or a number of times, typically for emphasis or clarity.
• Synonyms: repeat, restate, renew
• Antonyms: conceal, repudiate, contradict
• Usage in a sentence: We would like to reiterate that confirmation copy will be coming by mail soon.

9. Word: Quotidian (प्रतिदिन होनेवाला)

• Pronunciation: kwoh-tid-ee-uhn/क्वोटिडीअन
• Part of Speech: Adjective
• Meaning:
  a. of or occurring every day
• Synonyms: everyday, mundane, daily, routine
• Antonyms: unusual, extraordinary, amazing
• Usage in a sentence: Television has become part of our quotidian existence.

10. Word: Durable (टिकाऊ)

• Pronunciation: /डुरबल
• Part of Speech: Adjective
• Meaning:
  a. able to last and be used for a long time without becoming damaged
• Synonyms: strong, stable, lasting, enduring, firm
• Antonyms: fragile, weak, delicate, perishable
• Usage in a sentence: The machines have to be made of durable materials.

The Hindu Newspaper Vocabulary Based Exercises: 11th October, 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!

• Suffice
• Quotidian
• Susceptible
• Rigour
• Reiterate

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 October, 2022

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