Daily Hindu Editorial Vocabulary Wordlist: 13th February, 2023

Important Vocabulary from The Hindu Editorial:13th February, 2023

1. Word: Vigour (ताक़त)

• Pronunciation: vig-ar/विगर
• Part of Speech: Noun
• Meaning: physical strength and good health, high level of activity
• Synonyms: strength, enthusiasm, robustness, healthiness 
• Antonyms:  laziness, boredom, fearfulness
• Usage in a Sentence: During her assault, the feisty woman fought back with the vigour that surprised her attacker.

2. Word: Prolong (बढ़ाना)

• Pronunciation: pruh-lawng/ प्रलॉंग
• Part of Speech: Verb
• Meaning: extend the duration of
• Synonyms: extend, lengthen, stretch, expand
• Antonyms: shorten, contract, diminish
• Usage in Sentence: Though his recovery was rapid and complete, he did not choose to prolong his stay abroad.

 3. 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.

4. Word: Bellwether (नेता)

• Pronunciation: bel-weth-er\बेल्वेदर
• Part of Speech: Noun
• Meaning: 
  a. a person or thing that assumes the leadership or forefront, as of a profession or industry
  b. a person or thing that shows the existence or direction of a trend; index.
• Synonyms: influencer, leader, guide
• Antonyms: laggard, straggler
• Usage in a Sentence: Paris remains the bellwether of the fashion industry.

5. Word: Fortuitous (आकस्मिक)

• Pronunciation: fawr-too-i-tuhs/फॉर्टूइटस
• Part of Speech: Adjective
• Meaning - happening by accident or chance
• Synonyms - accidental , unpredictable , fortunate ,chance ,unplanned
• Antonyms - intentional, planned, calculated, predictable
• Usage in a sentence - Long ago, Neil had a fortuitous meeting with a television producer in a party, which helped him become a star.

6. Word: Stagger (विचलित करना)

• Pronunciation: stag-er/स्टैगर
• Part of Speech: Verb, Noun
• Meaning:
  a. walk or move unsteadily as if about to fall. [Verb]
  b. astonish or deeply shock. [Verb]
  c. an unsteady walk or movement. [Noun]
• Synonyms: stumble, surprise, shocked
• Antonyms: comfort, relax, calm
• Usage in a Sentence: It seems they stagger from one crisis to the next.

7. Word: Pare (संक्षिप्त करना)

• Pronunciation: pair/ पेर
• Part of Speech: Verb
• Meaning:
  a. trim (something) by cutting away its outer edges.
  b. cut off (the outer skin) of something.
  c. reduce (something) in size, extent, or quantity in a number of small successive stages.
• Synonyms: trim, cut, shave, clip, reduce, prune
• Antonyms: expand, increase, lengthen, enlarge, magnify
• Usage in a sentence: To get at the fruit, you pare off the rather thick peel with a sharp knife.

8. Word: Adhere (समर्थन करना, चिपकना)

• Pronunciation: ad-heer/ ऐड्हीर
• Part of Speech: Verb
• Meaning: 
  a. stick fast to (a surface or substance).
  b. closely follow, observe, or represent.
• Synonyms: accede, observe, hold, meet
• Antonyms: abandon, abandon, vacillate
• Usage in a Sentence: Once in the bloodstream, the bacteria adhere to the surface of the red cells.

9. Word: Jeopardize (खतरे में डालना)

• Pronunciation: jep-er-dahyz/जेपर्डाइज़
• Part of Speech: Verb
• Meaning: put (someone or something) into a situation in which there is a danger of loss, harm, or failure.
  
• Synonyms: endanger, hazard, menace
• Antonyms: protect, defend
• Use in a Sentence: I don't think that he would jeopardize his future by taking illegal medications.

10. Phrase: Weigh in (वजन करना,मूल्यांकन करना)

• Pronunciation: /wey-in
• Part of Speech: Phrasal verb
• Meaning:
  a. to make a forceful contribution to a competition or argument
  b. be of a specified weight
• Usage in a sentence: The dispute turned nastier when Steve weighed in.

The Hindu Newspaper Vocabulary Based Exercises: 13th February, 2023

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!

• Vigour
• Prolong
• Disruption
• Weigh in
• Bellwether

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: 11th February, 2023

That was your Vocabulary dose for the day. 

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