Daily Hindu Editorial Vocabulary Wordlist: 23rd February, 2022

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

1. Word: Vengeance (प्रतिहिंसा)

• Pronunciation: ven-juhns/वेन्जन्स
• Part of Speech: Noun
• Meaning:
  a. infliction of injury, harm, humiliation, or the like, on a person by another who has been harmed by that person; violent revenge:
  b. an act or opportunity of inflicting such trouble:
  c. the desire for revenge
  d. a man full of vengeance
• Synonyms: revenge, payback, retaliation, retribution
• Antonyms: mercy, forgiveness, pardon
• Usage in a sentence: On the day after the terrorist attack, the overall mood in the town was one of vengeance.

2.  Word: Incumbent (अवलंबी)

• Pronunciation: in-kuhm-buh nt/ इन्कम्बन्ट
• Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun
• Meaning:
  a. necessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility. [Adjective]
  b. the holder of an office or post. [Noun]
• Synonyms: necessary, tenured, compulsory, officeholder
• Antonyms: optional, unnecessary
• Usage in a sentence: It is incumbent upon all users of this equipment to familiarize themselves with the safety procedure.

3. Word: Bode (शकुन होना)

• Pronunciation: bohd/बोड
• Part of Speech: Verb
• Meaning: 
  a. to portend
  b. to be a sign of something that will happen in the future, usually something very good or bad
• Synonyms: portend, foreshadow, augur, predict, foretell, forecast, presage
• Usage in a sentence: This does not bode well for the future of the peace process.

4. Word: Patronage (प्रतिपालन,वृत्ति देने का अधिकार)

• Pronunciation: pey-truh-nij/ पैट्रनज
• Part of Speech: Noun
• Meaning: 
  a. the support given by a patron.
  b. the power to control appointments to office or the right to privileges.
  c. the regular custom attracted by a shop, restaurant, etc.
• Synonyms: support, aegis, backing, protection
• Antonyms: opposition, competition, antagonism, nonalignment
• Usage in a Sentence: The college relied on the patronage of its wealthy graduates to expand its funds.

5. Word: Discourse (तर्क)

• Pronunciation: dis-kohrs/ डिस्कोर्स
• Part of Speech: Noun, Verb
• Meaning:
  a. written or spoken communication or debate. [Noun]
  b. speak or write authoritatively about a topic. [Verb]
• Synonyms: talk, lecture, speech, discussion
• Antonyms: silence, quiet
• Usage in a sentence: He was able to discourse at great length on the problems of education.

6. Word: Cognisant (अवगत)

• Pronunciation: kog-nuh-zuh nt/ काग्निज़न्ट
• Part of Speech: Adjective
• Meaning: having knowledge or awareness
• Synonyms: aware, conscious, apprised, abreast, mindful
• Antonyms: unaware, incognizant, dumbfounded, unconscious
• Usage in a sentence: The solution architect must be cognisant of the overarching business and IT architecture responsibilities.

7. Word: Facile (अनुकूल)

• Pronunciation: fas-il/ फैसिल
• Part of Speech: Adjective
• Meaning:
  a. ignoring the true complexities of an issue; superficial.
  b. (especially of success in sport) easily achieved; effortless.

• Synonyms: simplistic, oversimplified, schematic, smooth
• Antonyms: complicated, difficult, harsh, ardous
• Usage in a Sentence: The man's writing lacks depth for being facile.

8. Word: Wary (एहतियाती)

• Pronunciation: wair-ee / वेरी
• Part of Speech: Adjective
• Meaning: feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems.
• Synonyms: cautious, careful, vigilant
• Antonyms: naive, reckless
• Usage in a sentence: All authors need to be wary of inadvertent copying of other people's ideas.

9.  Word: Blueprint (मूल योजना)

• Pronunciation: bloo-print/ब्लूप्रिन्ट
• Part of Speech: Noun 
• Meaning: a design plan or other technical drawing.
  
• Synonyms: scheme, chart
• Antonyms: chance, Providence
• Use in a Sentence: The government does not have a blueprint for reform.

10.  Word: Helm (नियंत्रण)

• Pronunciation: helm/हेल्म
• Part of Speech: 
• Meaning:
  a. a wheel or tiller by which a ship is steered (Noun)
  b. the entire steering apparatus of a ship (Noun)
  c. the place or post of control (Noun)
  d. to steer; direct (Verb)
• Synonyms: control, tiller, rudder
• Antonyms: uncontrolled, muddle, rebellion
• Usage in a sentence: In January, a new president will take the helm of the institute.

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

• vengeance
• incumbent
• bode
• patronage
• discourse

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 February, 2022

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