Daily Hindu Editorial Vocabulary Wordlist: 18th February, 2022

Important Vocabulary from The Hindu Editorial: 18th February 2021

1. Word: Tenuous (तुच्छ)

• Pronunciation: ten-yoo-uhs/ टेन्यूअस
• Part of Speech: Adjective
• Meaning: 
  a. very weak or slight
  b. very slender or fine; insubstantial
• Synonyms: insubstantial, flimsy, weak, fragile, dubious, thin, slender, delicate
• Antonyms: substantial, thick, stable, healthy, significant
• Usage in a Sentence: He could demonstrate only a tenuous claim to ownership.

2. Word: Breach (उल्लंघन)

• Pronunciation: breech/ब्रीच
• Part of Speech: Noun/Verb
• Meaning:  
  a. an act of breaking or failing to observe a law, agreement, or code of conduct. [Noun]
  b. make a gap in and breakthrough (a wall, barrier, or defence). [Verb]
• Synonyms: break, violation, separation
• Antonyms: comply, fulfil
• Use in a Sentence: We do not have any breach of discipline.

3. Word: Sprint (कम दूरी की तेज दौड़ लगाना)

• Pronunciation: s-print/स्प्रिन्ट
• Part of Speech: Verb, Noun
• Meaning: 
  a. to race or move at full speed, especially for a short distance, as in running, rowing, etc. (Verb)
  b. to traverse in sprinting(Verb)
  c. a short race at full speed. (Noun)
  d. a burst of speed at any point during a long race, as near the finish line. (Noun)
  e. a brief spell of great activity(Noun)
• Synonyms: race, rush, run, dash, hurry
• Antonyms: walk, dawdle, linger, stroll
• Usage in a sentence: We had to sprint to catch the bus.

4. Word: Stance (उद्देश्य)

• Pronunciation: stans/ स्टैन्स
• Part of Speech: Noun
• Meaning: the attitude of a person or organization towards something; a standpoint.
• Synonyms: position, posture, attitude, opinion
• Usage in a sentence: The doctor's stance on the issue of abortion is well known.

5. Word: Spur (प्रेरित करना)

• Pronunciation: spur/ स्पर
• Part of Speech: Noun, Verb
• Meaning: 
  a. a thing that prompts or encourages someone; an incentive. [Noun]
  b. give an incentive or encouragement to (someone). [Verb]
• Synonyms: urge, encourage, motivate
• Antonyms: discourage, hindrance, obstacle
• Usage in a Sentence: On the spur of the moment, we all decided to hold a dance party.

6. Word: Frenzied (उन्मुक्त)

• Pronunciation: fren-zeed
• Part of Speech: Adjective
• Meaning: wildly excited or uncontrolled.
  
• Synonyms: furious, violent, insane
• Antonyms: calm, peaceful, tranquil
• Usage in a Sentence: The man was beat to death in a frenzied attack.

7. Word: Combat (भिड़न्त/संग्राम करना)

• Pronunciation: kuhm-bat/ कम्बैट 
• Part of Speech: Noun, Verb
• Meaning:
  a. fighting between armed forces. [Noun]
  b. take action to reduce or prevent (something bad or undesirable). [Verb]
• Synonyms: fight, battle, struggle
• Antonyms: peace, accord, compromise
• Usage in a sentence: The police are planning sterner measures to combat the rising number of crime.

8. Word: Strife (संघर्ष)

• Pronunciation: strahyf/ स्ट्राइफ
• Part of Speech: Noun
• Meaning: angry or bitter disagreement over fundamental issues; conflict.
• Synonyms: conflict, struggle, contention
• Antonyms: peace, harmony, agreement
• Usage in a sentence: They blamed the republic's nationalistic coalition government for the slide into civil strife.

9.  Word: Cohort (संगी)

• Pronunciation: koh-hawrt/कोहॉर्ट
• Part of Speech: Noun
• Meaning:
  a. a companion or associate
  b. one of the ten divisions in an ancient Roman legion, numbering from 300 to 600 soldiers
  c. any group of soldiers or warriors
  d. an accomplice; abettor
  e. a group or company
• Synonyms: companion, colleague, company, group
• Antonyms: antagonist, rival, opponent, adversary
• Usage in a sentence: All her cohorts admire her greatly.

10. Word: Angst (चिंता)

• Pronunciation: ahngkst
• Part of Speech: Noun
• Meaning: a feeling of deep anxiety or dread, typically an unfocused one about the human condition or the state of the world in general
• Synonyms: anxiety, anguish, fear, distress, dread
• Antonyms: comfort, calmness, assurance, serenity
• Usage in a Sentence: This story lacks the typical angst and desperation characteristic of the genre.

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The Hindu Newspaper Vocabulary Based Exercises: 26th December 2021

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!

• Tenuous
• Breach
• Sprinting
• Stance
• Spur

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: 17th February, 2022

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