Daily Hindu Editorial Vocabulary Wordlist: 15th April, 2022

Important Vocabulary from The Hindu Editorial: 15th April, 2022

1. Word: Pit (छोटा मोरचा, गड्ढों से चिह्न करना)

• Pronunciation: pit/ पिट
• Part of Speech: Noun, Verb
• Meaning: a. a large hole in the ground. [Noun]
  b. set someone or something in conflict or competition with. [Verb]
• Synonyms: abyss, hollow, cavity
• Antonyms: agree, mountain, bulge
• Usage in a Sentence: You'll get the chance to pit your wits against the world champions.

2. Word:  Substantial (मजबूत)

• Pronunciation: सब्स्टैन्शल/Subs-tan-cial
• Meaning - referring to something that is greater or larger than normal
• Synonyms - considerable, real, material, weighty,
• Antonyms -  insubstantial, worthless
• Usage in a sentence - Known for his substantial efforts in winning, the competitive boy rarely could find someone to play against because the opponent knew he would lose.

 3. Word: Litigation (मुकदमे बाजी)

• Pronunciation:lit-i-gey-shuh n/लिटगैशन
• Part of Speech: Noun
• Meaning: 
  a. the process of taking legal action.
• Synonyms: proceeding, dispute, contention
• Antonyms: compromise, accord, truce
• Use in a Sentence: The payment was made early to avoid litigation.

4. Word: Embrace (ग्रहण करना)

• Pronunciation: em-breys/ इम्ब्रैस
• Part of Speech: Verb, Noun
• Meaning: accept (a belief, theory, or change) willingly and enthusiastically.
• Synonyms: hold, embody, accept, take in 
• Antonyms: discard, reject, eliminate
• Use in a Sentence: Some people are not willing to embrace new technologies.
  
  

5. Word: Vibrant (गुंजायमान)

• Pronunciation: vahy-bruhnt/वाइब्रन्ट
• Part of Speech: Adjective 
• Meaning:
  a. energetic, exciting, and full of enthusiasm
• Synonyms: lively, energetic, spirited, vivid
• Antonyms: dull, lifeless, dead, pale
• Usage in a sentence: The hope is that this area will develop into a vibrant commercial centre.

6. Word: Swathe (पट्टा)

• Pronunciation: sweyth / स्वैद
• Part of Speech: Noun
• Meaning: a broad strip or area of something.
• Synonyms: bandage, strip
• Usage in a sentence: Building the tunnel would involve cutting a great swathe through the forest.

7. Word: Entwine (घनिष्ठता से जुड़ा होना)

• Pronunciation: en-twahyn/एन्ट्वाइन
• Part of Speech: Verb
• Meaning: 
  a. wind or twist together; interweave.
• Synonyms: wreathe, entangle, encircle
• Antonyms: straighten, disentangle
• Usage in a Sentence: The plant will entwine round the stick as it grows.

8. Word: Extremist (चरमपंथी)

• Pronunciation: ik-stree-mist/ इक्स्ट्रीमिस्ट
• Part of Speech: Noun
• Meaning: a person who holds extreme political or religious views, especially one who advocates illegal, violent, or other extreme action.
• Synonyms: radical, fanatic, immoderate, militant
• Antonyms: moderate, conventional, conservative
• Usage in Sentence: The extremist group was banned from the event because their radical and racist views do not line up with the agenda.

9. Word: Accord (सहमाति)

• Pronunciation: uh-kawrd/अकॉर्ड
• Part of Speech: Verb, Noun
• Meaning: 
  a. give or grant someone (power, status, or recognition). [Verb] 
  b. (of a concept or fact) be harmonious or consistent with. [Verb]
  c. an official agreement or treaty. [Noun]
• Synonyms: agreement, harmony, concord
• Antonyms: discord, squabble
• Use in a Sentence: Such an order would not be in accord with our system.

10. Phrase: Strike down (ज़ोर से मारना)

• Pronunciation: strahyk doun/स्ट्राइक डाउन
• Meaning:
  a. to make someone die or become so ill that they can no longer live a normal life
  b. to hit someone with enough force to make them fall down
  c. if a judge or court strikes down a law, they officially end it
• Usage in a sentence: The court struck down the law on the grounds that it was unconstitutional.

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The Hindu Newspaper Vocabulary Based Exercises: 14th April, 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!

• Pit
• Strike down
• Substantial
• Litigation
• Embrace

Exercise 2: Match the columns.

Share your answers in the comment section. 

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