Daily Hindu Editorial Vocabulary Wordlist: 26th November, 2022

Important Vocabulary from The Hindu Editorial: 26th November, 2022

Important Words from the Article

1. Word: Spectrum (विस्तृत श्रेणी)

• Pronunciation: spek-truhm/स्पेक्ट्रम
• Part of Speech: Noun
• Meaning: 
  a. (Physics)an array of entities, as light waves or particles, ordered in accordance with the magnitudes of common physical property, as wavelength or mass: often the band of colours produced when sunlight is passed through a prism, comprising red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet
  b. (Physics) this band or series of colours together with extensions at the ends that are not visible to the eye, but that can be studied by means of photography, heat effects, etc., and that are produced by the dispersion of radiant energy other than ordinary light rays. Compare band spectrum, electromagnetic spectrum, mass spectrum
  c. a broad range of varied but related ideas or objects, the individual features of which tend to overlap so as to form a continuous series or sequence
• Synonyms: range, gamut, scope
• Antonyms: monochromatic
• Usage in a sentence: He was held in great affection by people from the entire political spectrum.

2. Word: Denouement (निर्वहण)

• Pronunciation: dey-noo-mahn/ डैनूमान
• Part of Speech: Noun
• Meaning: the outcome of a situation, when something is decided or made clear.
  
• Synonyms:  outcome, upshot, consequence, result
• Antonyms: embark, constant, commence
• Use in a Sentence: By mid-evening, the play had reached its denouement.

 3. Word: Peg (स्थिर रखना)

• Pronunciation: peg/ पेग
• Part of Speech: Verb
• Meaning: fix, secure, or mark with a peg or pegs.
• Synonyms: pin, nail, fasten, secure
• Antonyms: detach, unfasten, glance
• Usage in a Sentence: I'll peg out the clothes before I go to work.

4. Word: Coffer (खजाने का संदूक)

• Pronunciation: kaw-fer/ कॉफर
• Part of Speech: Noun
• Meaning: 
  a. a strongbox or small chest for holding valuables.
  b. the funds or financial reserves of an organization.
  c. a decorative sunken panel in a ceiling.
• Synonyms: chest, casket, box, case, container
• Usage in a sentence: Let me see what's in the household coffers and I'll get back to you about making a donation.
  
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5. Word: Zeal (उत्साह)

• Pronunciation: zeel
• Part of Speech: Noun
• Meaning -a lot of energy, effort, and enthusiasm
• Synonyms - enthusiasm,eagerness ,passion
• Antonyms -Laziness, indifference, neglect
• Usage in a sentence - Ramya’s zeal made her stand above all the other candidates during the interview process.

6. Word: Propagation (प्रजनन)

• Pronunciation: prop-uh-gey-shuhn/प्रापगेशन
• Part of Speech: Noun
• Meaning:
  a. the action of widely spreading and promoting an idea, theory, etc
  b. the breeding of specimens of a plant or animal by natural processes from the parent stock
  c. reproduction by natural processes
• Synonyms: extension, multiplication, generation
• Antonyms: extermination, compress, scything
• Usage in a sentence: His life is devoted to the propagation of the Hindu faith.

7. Word: Detriment (क्षति)

• Pronunciation: de-truh-muh nt/ डेट्रमन्ट
• Part of Speech: Noun
• Meaning: 
  a. the state of being harmed or damaged
  b. a cause of harm or damage
• Synonyms: harm, damage, injury, hurt, impairment, loss
• Antonyms: benefit, advantage, profit
• Usage in a Sentence: The requirement that runners wear shoes for the race worked to his detriment since he was used to running barefoot.

8. Phrase: Opt out (बाहर निकलना)

• Part of Speech: Phrasal verb
• Meaning:
  a. to choose not to be part of an activity or to stop being involved in it
  b. a situation in which some members of a group choose not to join or be involved in an activity
• Synonyms: stand down, retreat, withdraw, disassociate
• Antonyms: insist, stay
• Usage in a sentence: Employees can choose to opt out of the pension scheme.

9. Word: Blind spot (अंधस्थल)

• Pronunciation: bluh-eend spawt/ब्लाइन्ड स्पाट
• Part of Speech: Noun
• Meaning:
  a. an area that you are not able to see, especially the part of a road you cannot see when you are driving, behind and slightly to one side of the car
  b. a subject or area in which someone's ability to understand is weak or lacking
• Synonyms: blind side, weakness, weak spot, soft spot
• Antonyms: strength
• Usage in a sentence: He was a great scientist, but he had his blind spots.

10. Word: Welfare (सलामती,कल्याणकारी सहायता)

• Pronunciation: wel-fair/वेल्फेर
• Part of Speech: Noun
• Meaning:
  a. help given, especially by the state or an organization, to people who need it, especially because they do not have enough money
  b. physical and mental health and happiness, especially of a person
• Synonyms: well being, safety, comfort, social security
• Antonyms: ill being, misery, sadness, discomfort
• Usage in a sentence: We were concerned for our parents’ welfare when we heard about the storm in Florida.

The Hindu Newspaper Vocabulary-Based Exercises: 26th 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!

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!

• Propagation
• Detriment
• Opt out
• Blind spot
• Welfare

Exercise 2: Match the columns.

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You can also check the wordlist articles for the previous days from the link below: Daily Hindu Editorial Vocabulary Wordlist: 25th November, 2022

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