Daily Hindu Editorial Vocabulary Wordlist: 23rd August, 2022

Important Vocabulary from The Hindu Editorial: 23rd August, 2022

1. Word: Accuse (आरोप करना)

• Pronunciation: uh-kyooz/ अक्यूज़
• Part of Speech: Verb
• Meaning:
  a. to charge with the fault, offense, or crime (usually followed by of):
  b. to find fault with; blame.
• Synonyms: charge, blame, incriminate
• Antonyms: forgive, absolve, defend
• Usage in a sentence: He accused him of murder just because he saw him at the crime scene.

2. Word: Controversial (विविदास्पाद)

• Pronunciation: kon-truh-vur-shuhl/कान्ट्रवर्शल
• Part of Speech: Adjective
• Meaning: 
  a. causing disagreement or discussion
• Synonyms: contentious, disputable, debatable
• Antonyms: agreeable, peaceful, 
• Usage in a sentence: They hold widely divergent opinions on controversial issues like abortion.

3. Word: Undue (अनुपयुक्त)

• Pronunciation: un-dew
• Part of Speech: Adjective
• Meaning:
  at a level that is extreme, not needed
• Synonyms: excessive, extreme, immoderate
• Antonyms: due, appropriate, proper
• Usage in a sentence: Because of undue stress, the doctor decided to take a break from working at the hospital. 

4. Word: Clandestine (गुप्त).

• Pronunciation: klan-des-tin/ क्लैन्डेस्टिन
• Part of Speech: Adjective
• Meaning: kept secret or done secretively, especially because illicit.
• Synonyms: secret, covert, hidden, concealed
• Antonyms: public, open, visible, blatant
• Usage in a Sentence: I took a clandestine peek at the price tag on the diamond necklace.

5. Word: Probe (जांच करना)

• Pronunciation: prohb/ प्रोब
• Part of Speech: Noun, Verb 
• Meaning: 
  a. a thorough investigation into a crime or other matter. [Noun]
  b. explore or examine (something), especially with the hands or an instrument. [Verb]
• Synonyms: scrutinize, inquiry
• Antonyms: glimpse, absurd
• Usage in a Sentence: I don't want to probe too deeply into your personal affairs.

6. Word: Exchequer (कोष)

• Pronunciation: eks-chek-er, iks-chek-er/ एक्स्चेकर
• Part of Speech: Noun
• Meaning: the former government office responsible for collecting revenue and making payments on behalf of the sovereign, auditing official accounts, and trying legal cases relating to revenue
• Synonyms: treasury, bank, coffer
• Antonyms: liabilities, debt
• Usage in a Sentence: There's nothing left in the exchequer this month.

 7. Word: Irony (विडंबना)

• Pronunciation: ahy-ruh-nee/आइरनी
• Part of Speech: Noun
• Meaning: 
  a. a situation in which something which was intended to have a particular result has the opposite or a very different result
  b. the use of words that are the opposite of what you mean, as a way of being funny
  c. a type of usually humorous expression in which you say the opposite of what you intend
• Synonyms: sarcasm, satire, mockery, ridicule
• Antonyms: honesty, frankness, sincerity
• Usage in a sentence: The irony is that his mistake will actually improve the team's situation.

8. Word: Votary (समर्थक,भक़्त)

• Pronunciation: voh-tuh-ree/वोटरी
• Part of Speech: Noun
• Meaning: a devoted follower, adherent, or advocate of someone or something
• Synonyms: devotee, disciple, follower, adherent
• Antonyms: mentor, wayfinder
• Usage in a sentence: He was a votary of John Keats.

9. Word: Replicate (दोहराया जाना)

• Pronunciation: rep-li-kit / रेप्लकिट
• Part of Speech: Verb
• Meaning: make an exact copy of; reproduce.
• Synonyms: duplicate, copy, reproduce
• Antonyms: manufacture
• Usage in a sentence: Researchers tried many times to replicate the original experiment.

10. Word: Siege (अवरोध)

• Pronunciation: seej/ सीज
• Part of Speech: Noun
• Meaning: a military operation in which enemy forces surround a town or building, cutting off essential supplies, with the aim of compelling those inside to surrender.
• Synonyms: blockade, beleaguerment
• Antonyms: relief
• Usage in a sentence: The judge said the police had mishandled the siege.

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The Hindu Newspaper Vocabulary Based Exercises: 23rd August, 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!

• Siege
• Irony
• Probe
• Clandestine
• Replicate

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: 22nd August, 2022

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