Daily Hindu Editorial Vocabulary Wordlist: 27th February, 2023

Important Vocabulary from The Hindu Editorial: 27th February, 2023

1. Word: Blaze (धधकती आग, विख्यात होना)

• Pronunciation: bleyz/ब्लैज़
• Part of Speech:  Noun, Verb
• Meaning:

        a. a very large or fiercely burning fire. [Noun]

        b. used in various expressions of anger, bewilderment, or surprise as a euphemism for ‘hell’. [Noun]

        c. fire a gun repeatedly or indiscriminately. [Verb]

• Synonyms: outburst, burst, eruption, flare-up, firestorm
• Antonyms: extinguish, gloom, shade
• Use in a Sentence: It took almost 100 firemen to bring the blaze under control.

2. 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
• Use in a Sentence: I don't want to probe too deeply into your personal affairs.

3. Word: Negligent (असावधान)

• Pronunciation: neg-li-juhnt/नेग्लिजन्ट
• Part of Speech: Adjective
• Meaning:

        a. failing to take proper care over something.

• Synonyms: careless, remiss, neglectful, irresponsible, inattentive, heedless
• Antonyms: careful, cautious, attentive, diligent
• Use in a Sentence: Mr. Verma was found guilty of negligent driving.

4. Word: Adhere (दृढ़ रहना)

• Pronunciation: ad-heer/ ऐड्हीर
• Part of Speech: Verb
• Meaning: believe in and follow the practices of/stick fast to
  
• Synonyms: cling, stick, cohere 
• Antonyms: separate, apart, alienate
• Use in a Sentence: The glue is used to make one surface adhere to another.

5. Word: Statutory (सांविधिक)

• Pronunciation: stach-oo-tawr-ee/स्टैचुटोरी
• Part of Speech: Adjective
• Meaning:

        a. required, permitted, or enacted by statute.

        b. having come to be required or expected through being done or made regularly.

• Synonyms: lawful, legal, authorized
• Antonyms: unofficial, illegal
• Use in a Sentence: The man is under a statutory duty to keep accurate records.

6. Word: Patchy (ठीक से न किया गया)

• Pronunciation: pach-ee/पैची
• Part of Speech: Adjective
• Meaning:

       a. existing or happening in small, isolated areas.

       b. not of the same quality throughout; inconsistent.

• Synonyms: uneven, irregular
• Antonyms: consistent, constant
• Use in a Sentence: Attendance at these matches has been rather patchy recently.

7. Word: Evacuate (रिक्त करना)

• Pronunciation: ih-vak-yoo-eyt/ईवैक्यऐट
• Part of Speech: Verb
• Meaning:

        a. remove (someone) from a place of danger to a safer place.
        b. remove air, water, or other contents from (a container).

• Synonyms: clear, shift, expel, evict
• Antonyms: enter, occupy, remain, achieve
• Use in a Sentence: Employees were urged to evacuate their offices immediately.

8. Word: Ironically (व्यंग्यपूर्वक)

• Pronunciation: आइरानिक्ली
• Part of Speech: Adverb
• Meaning: used in reference to a senseless, unexpected, or coincidental situation.
• Synonyms: Satirically, Illogically, Absurdly
• Antonyms: Sincerely, Genuinely, Ardently
• Use in a Sentence: Ironically, one can register for the Maths class only by filling a registration form online.  

9. Word: Incapacitated (विवश)

• Pronunciation: in-kuh-pas-i-tey-tid/इन्कपैसिटैटिड
• Part of Speech: Adjective
• Meaning:

        a. deprived of strength or power; debilitated.

• Synonyms: disabled, powerless, weak, enfeebled
• Antonyms: strong, powerful, healthy, robust
• Use in a Sentence: He was incapacitated by old age and sickness.

10. Word: Evoke (उत्पन्न करना)

• Pronunciation: ih-vohk/ईवोक
• Part of Speech: Verb
• Meaning: bring or recall (a feeling, memory, or image) to the conscious mind.
  
• Synonyms: provoke, elicit
• Antonyms: suppress, halt
• Use in a Sentence: His appearance is bound to evoke sympathy.

11. Word: Compliance (आज्ञापालन)

• Pronunciation: kuh m-plahy-uh ns/ कम्प्लाइअन्स
• Part of Speech: Noun
• Meaning: the state or fact of according with or meeting rules or standards.
• Synonyms: obedience, concurrence, consent
• Antonyms: refusal, denial, defiance
• Use in a Sentence: The workers of the factory must be monitored to ensure compliance with the terms and conditions.

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The Hindu Newspaper Vocabulary Based Exercises: 27th February, 2023 

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. T

Try to frame sentences from the given words and share them with us in the comments section!

• Blaze
• Probe
• Statutory
• Ironically
• Evacuate 
• Patchy

Exercise 2: Match the column.

Answer 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: 25th February, 2023

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