Daily Hindu Editorial Vocabulary Wordlist: 15th November, 2022

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

1. Word: Rupture (कलह)

• Pronunciation: ruhp-cher/ रप्चर
• Part of Speech: Verb, Noun
• Meaning: 
  a. break or burst suddenly. [Verb]
  b. breach or disturb (a harmonious feeling or situation). [Verb]
  c. an instance of breaking or bursting suddenly and completely. [Noun]
• Synonyms: split, break, rift, fracture, tear, crack
• Antonyms: collaborate, mend, join, fix, harmony
• Usage in a Sentence: The incidents have not yet caused a major rupture in the political ties between the two countries.

2. Word: Mitigate (घटाना)

• Pronunciation: mit-i-geyt/ मिटिगेट
• Part of Speech: Verb
• Meaning: 
  a. make (something bad) less severe, serious, or painful.
  b. lessen the gravity of (an offence or mistake).
• Synonyms: alleviate, ease, relieve, diminish
• Antonyms: aggravate, incite, intensify
• Usage in a Sentence: Governments should endeavour to mitigate anxiety.

 3. Word: Antagonistic (प्रतिरोधी)

• Pronunciation: an-tag-uh-nis-tik / ऐन्टैगनिस्टिक
• Part of Speech: Adjective
• Meaning: showing or feeling active opposition or hostility towards someone or something.
• Synonyms: hostile, unfriendly, contrary
• Antonyms: friendly, peaceful, kind
• Usage in a sentence: He is always antagonistic towards new ideas.

4. Word: Dispense (प्रदान करना)

• Pronunciation: डिस्पेन्स/dih-spens 
• Part of Speech: Verb
• Meaning:
  a. to give out things, especially products, services, or amounts of money
  b. to provide something such as a service, money, or information
• Synonyms: distribute, allot, dole out
• Antonyms: receive, abduct, beg
• Usage in a sentence: There is a vending machine on the platform that dispenses snacks.

5.  Word: Wield (उपयोग करना)

• Pronunciation: weeld/ वील्ड
• Part of Speech: Verb
• Meaning: have and be able to use (power or influence).
• Synonyms: handle, exert, utilize
• Antonyms: conceal, flip
• Usage in a sentence: Though the central banks wield enormous power, we should not overstate their ability to shape the economy in the long run.

6. Word: Reinstate (बहाल करना)

• Pronunciation: ree-in-steyt/ रीइन्स्टेट
• Part of Speech: Verb
• Meaning: restore (someone or something) to their former position or state.
• Synonyms: restore, return, replace
• Antonyms: fire, repeal, annul
• Usage in a Sentence: The governor is said to have agreed to reinstate five senior workers who were dismissed.

7. Word: Steer (हानि पहुंचाना)

• Pronunciation: steer/स्टीर
• Part of Speech: Noun
• Meaning: a piece of advice or information concerning the development of a situation.
  
• Synonyms: guide, direct
• Antonyms: obey, abandon
• Use in a Sentence: The government chose to steer a middle course between the two strategies.

8. Word: Assurance (प्रतीति)

• Pronunciation: Assh-ur-ance
• Part of Speech: Noun
• Meaning  - a positive declaration intended to give confidence; a promise
• Synonyms -  promise, pledge
• Antonyms -  break, denial
• Usage in a sentence - It gives me the assurance to go out and play well.

9. Word: Vulnerability (अतिसंवेदनशीलता)

• Pronunciation: vuhl-ner-uh-buh l-ity/ वल्नरबिलिटी
• Part of Speech: Noun
• Meaning: the quality or state of being exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally.
  
• Synonyms: exposure, frailty
• Antonyms: protection, safety
• Usage in a Sentence: The person's vulnerability makes him even more friendly.

10. Word: Invasion (आक्रमण)

• Pronunciation: in-vey-zhuh n/ इन्वेश़न
• Part of Speech: Noun
• Meaning: 
  a. an instance of invading a country or region with an armed force.
  b. an unwelcome intrusion into another's domain.
  c. an incursion by a large number of people or things into a place or sphere of activity.
• Synonyms: raid, intrusion, attack, assault, infringement
• Antonyms: retreat, surrender, exodus, withdrawal
• Usage in a sentence: The town is gearing up for the annual tourist invasion.

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

• rupture
• mitigate
• antagonistic
• dispense
• wield

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:15th November, 2022

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