Daily Hindu Editorial Vocabulary Wordlist: 15th December, 2022

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

1. Word: Defection (दल-बदल)

• Pronunciation: dih-fek-shuhn/डिफेक्शन
• Part of Speech: Noun
• Meaning: the desertion of one's country or cause in favour of an opposing one.
• Synonyms: desertion, abandonment, withdrawal
• Antonyms: loyalty, commitment
• Usage in a sentence: Recent changes in policy have resulted in large-scale defection from the party.

2. Word: Imminent (आने वाला)

• Pronunciation: im-uh-nuhnt/ इमनन्ट
• Part of Speech: Adjective
• Meaning: about to happen.
• Synonyms: impending, approaching, forthcoming, at hand, immediate
• Antonyms: distant, far-off, doubtful
• Usage in a sentence: We are awaiting their imminent arrival.

 3. Word: Provision (पूर्व-कल्पना/शर्त/रसद)

• Pronunciation: pruh-vizh-uhn/प्रविश़न
• Part of Speech: Noun
• Meaning: 
  a. a clause in a legal instrument, a law, etc., providing for a particular matter.
  b. the providing or supplying of something, especially of food or other necessities.
  c. arrangement or preparation beforehand, as for the doing of something, the meeting of needs, the supplying of means, etc.
  d. something provided; a measure or other means for meeting a need.
  e. a supply or stock of something provided.
• Synonyms: supply, stipulation, condition
• Antonyms:removal, lack, disarray
• Usage in a sentence: The addition of a new regiment meant that they would run out of provisions just as quickly.

4. Word: Legislator (विधायक)

• Pronunciation: lej-is-ley-ter /लेजस्लैटर 
• Part of Speech: Noun
• Meaning: a member of a group of people who together have the power to make laws
• Synonyms: lawmaker, lawgiver, representative, senator
• Antonyms: civil society, man in the street
• Usage in a sentence: The legislators of the Opposition have been lobbying against the new bill.
  
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5. Word: Thrive (उन्नति करना)

• Pronunciation: thrahyv/थ्राइव
• Part of Speech: Verb
• Meaning:
  a. to prosper; be fortunate or successful.
  b. to grow or develop vigorously; flourish:
• Synonyms: prosper; flourish, succeed, bloom, grow
• Antonyms: decline, abort, fail, backfire, flop
• Usage in a Sentence: Succulents thrive in polluted weather.

6. 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.

7. Word: Convention (रुचि/ विशेष अवसर पर बुलाई हुई सभा/ प्रथा)

• Pronunciation: kuhn-ven-shuhn /कन्वेन्शन
• Part of Speech: Noun 
• Meaning:
  a. a large formal meeting of people who do a particular job or have a similar interest, or a large meeting for a political party
  b. a usual or accepted way of behaving, especially in social situations, often following an old way of thinking or a custom in one particular society
  c. a formal agreement between country leaders, politicians, and states on a matter that involves them all
• Synonyms: meeting, custom, assembly, conference, practice
• Antonyms: discord, unconventional, oddity
• Usage in a sentence: It was the convention to clear out the desks every Friday. 

8. Word: Propriety (शिष्टाचार)

• Pronunciation: pruh-prahy-i-tee/प्रप्राइइटी
• Part of Speech: Noun
• Meaning: the condition of being right, appropriate, or fitting.
• Synonyms: etiquette, decorum, aptness
• Antonyms: impropriety, inaptness, misconduct
• Use in a Sentence: My sister is careful always to act with propriety.

9. Word: Backdrop (पृष्ठभूमि)

• Pronunciation: bak-drop/ बैक्ड्राप 
• Part of Speech: Noun, Verb
• Meaning: 
  a. a painted cloth hung at the back of a theatre stage as part of the scenery. ( Noun)
  b. lie behind or beyond; serve as a background to. (Verb)
• Synonyms: background, setting, scenery, context
• Antonyms: foreground, forefront
• Usage in a Sentence:  The mountains provided a perfect backdrop for the wedding photos.

10. Word: Pole star (ध्रुवतारा)

• Pronunciation: pohl-stahr/पोल स्टार
• Part of Speech: Noun
• Meaning:
  a. Polaris.
  b. something that serves as a guiding principle.
  c. something that is the center of attention or attraction.
• Synonyms: north star, guide, exemplary
• Usage in a sentence: The hydroelectric project has become the pole star of the planning committee.

The Hindu Newspaper Vocabulary-Based Exercises: 15th December, 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!

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!

• defection
• imminent 
• provision
• legislator
• thrive

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: 14th December,, 2022

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