Daily Hindu Editorial Vocabulary Wordlist: 1June, 2022

Important Vocabulary from The Hindu Editorial: 1 June 2022

1. Word: Cynical (दोषदर्षी)

• Pronunciation: sin-i-kuhl/ सिनिकल
• Part of Speech: Adjective
• Meaning: believing that people are motivated purely by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity.
• Synonyms: distrustful, sceptical, negative
• Antonyms: naive, optimistic, believing
• Usage in Sentence: He was cynical about politicians' promises on taxes.

2. Word: Boisterous (उपद्रवी)

• Pronunciation: boi-ster-uhs/ बॉइस्टरस
• Part of Speech: Adjective
• Meaning: 
  a. noisy, energetic, and cheerful.
  b. (of weather or water) wild or stormy.
• Synonyms: wild, noisy, unruly, rowdy, riotous
• Antonyms: calm, peaceful, silent, quiet, tranquil
• Usage in a sentence: A large and boisterous crowd attended the concert.

3. Word: Aplomb (आत्मविश्वास)

• Pronunciation: uh-plom/ अप्लाम
• Part of Speech: Noun
• Meaning: self-confidence or assurance, especially when in a demanding situation.
• Synonyms: poise, self-confidence, composure, confidence
• Antonyms: fear, alarm, misgiving, disquiet, insecurity
• Usage in a sentence: He showed great aplomb in dealing with the reporters.

4. Word: Fidelity (ईमानदारी)

• Pronunciation: fi-del-i-tee/फिडेलिटी
• Part of Speech: Noun
• Meaning:
  a. honest or lasting support, or loyalty, especially to a partner
  b. the degree to which the detail and quality of an original, such as a picture, sound, or story, is copied exactly
• Synonyms: faithfulness, loyalty, allegiance
• Antonyms: treachery, faithlessness
• Usage in a sentence: The best ink-jet printers can reproduce photographs with amazing fidelity.

5. Word: Resentment (नाराजगी)

• Pronunciation: ri-zent-muhnt/ रिज़ेन्ट्मन्ट
• Part of Speech: Noun
• Meaning:
  a. the feeling of displeasure or indignation at some act, remark, person, etc., regarded as causing injury or insult.
• Synonyms: bitterness, animosity, pique
• Antonyms: friendliness, affection sympathy
• Usage in a sentence: The players were feeling a sense of resentment after it was announced that they had to train for more hours. 

6. Word: Maiden (प्रथम)

• Pronunciation: meyd-n/ मेडन
• Part of Speech: Noun, Adjective
• Meaning:
  a. an unmarried girl or young woman (Noun)
  b. being or involving the first attempt or act of its kind (Adjective)
• Synonyms: inaugural, first, original
• Antonyms: latest, final, concluding, last, closing
• Usage in a Sentence: The aircraft makes its maiden flight tomorrow.

7. Word: Intrinsic (अंतर्भूत)

• Pronunciation: in-trin-sik/ इन्ट्रिन्सिक
• Part of Speech: Adjective
• Meaning: belonging naturally; essential
• Synonyms: inherent, innate, essential
• Antonyms: acquired, external
• Usage in a sentence: The electoral system appeared to form an intrinsic part of a stable polity.

8. Word: Heft (महत्त्व)

• Pronunciation: heft/ हेफ्ट
• Part of Speech: Noun
• Meaning:
  a. weight; heaviness:
  b. significance or importance.
  c. Archaic. the bulk or the main part.
• Synonyms: heave, lift, ponderousness
• Antonyms: adjunct, supplement, addendum
• Usage in a sentence: It was a rather flimsy chair, without much heft to it.

9. Word: Tepid (गुनगुना,उत्साहहीन)

• Pronunciation: tey-pid/टेपिड
• Part of Speech: Adjective
• Meaning: displaying little interest or enthusiasm
• Synonyms: unenthusiastic, half-hearted 
• Antonyms: enthusiastic, ardent 
• Usage in a Sentence: The president has seen his popularity grow tepid ever since he mishandled the budget crisis.

10. Word: Brisk (तेज , फुर्तीला )

• Pronunciation: bri-esk/ब्रि-स्क
• Part of Speech: Adjective
• Meaning: 
  
  a. active and energetic.
  
  
• Synonyms: quick, rapid, fast, swift, speedy, fleet-footed
• Antonyms: sluggish, slow, quiet
• Use in a Sentence: Since I wanted to burn calories, my personal trainer had me walk the treadmill at a brisk speed.

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The Hindu Newspaper Vocabulary Based Exercises: 1 June 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!

• Fidelity
• Aplomb
• Cynical
• Boisterous
• Resentment

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: 31st May, 2022

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