Daily Hindu Editorial Vocabulary Wordlist: 28th July, 2023

Important Vocabulary from The Hindu Editorial: 28th July, 2023

1. Word: Crucible (संकट की घड़ी)

• Pronunciation: kroo-suh-buhl/ क्रूसबल
• Part of speech: Adjective
• Meaning:
  a. a tough trial or test
  b. a container of metal or refractory material employed for heating substances to high temperatures.
• Synonyms: ordeal, cauldron, melting pot, tribulation
• Usage in a sentence: Creating a new product that fits a need is a crucible for many inventors.

2. Word: Unleash (उन्मुक्त करना)

• Pronunciation: uhn-leesh/अन्लीश
• Part of Speech: Verb
• Meaning: cause (a strong or violent force) to be released or become unrestrained.
  
• Synonyms: release, liberate, extricate
• Antonyms: restrain, control, inhibit
• Usage in a Sentence: The result will unleash the raging demands for her resignation.

 3. 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.

4. Word: Bastion (गढ़/समर्थक)

• Pronunciation: bas-chuhn/बैस्चन
• Part of Speech: Noun
• Meaning:
  a. something that keeps or defends a belief or a way of life that is disappearing or threatened.
  b.  a projecting portion of a rampart or fortification that forms an irregular pentagon attached at the base to the main work.
• Synonyms: bulwark, citadel, stronghold
• Antonyms: weak part
• Usage in a sentence: He has been a bastion of truth, even in the most corrupt environments.
  
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5. Word: Culminate (समाप्त होना)

• Pronunciation: kuhl-muh-neyt/ कल्मिनैट
• Part of Speech: Verb
• Meaning: reach a climax or point of highest development.
• Synonyms: peak, climax, conclude, end
• Antonyms: start, commence, begin, initiate, embark
• Usage in a sentence: A bitter feud culminated into months of tension.

6. Word: Empower (अधिकार देना)

• Pronunciation: em-pou-er/एम्पाउअर
• Part of Speech: Verb
• Meaning: give (someone) the authority or power to do something.
  
• Synonyms: authorize, license, enable
• Antonyms: deny, reject
• Usage in a Sentence: The role of the chief manager is to empower the team.

7. Word: Articulate (सुस्पष्ट)

• Pronunciation: ahr-tik-yuh-lit/ आर्टिक्यलट
• Part of Speech: Adjective, Verb
• Meaning:
  a. having or showing the ability to speak fluently and coherently. [Adjective]
  b. pronounce (something) clearly and distinctly. [Verb]
• Synonyms: enunciate, pronounce, express, eloquent, fluent
• Antonyms: mute, incoherent, silent, inarticulate, hesitant
• Usage in a sentence: He is polished, charming, articulate and an excellent negotiator.

8. Word: Subsidy (अनुदान)

• Pronunciation: sub-seed-e/सब्सिडी
• Part of Speech: Noun 
• Meaning: money given as part of the cost of something, to help or encourage it to happen, a grant or contribution of money
• Synonyms: grant, allowance, contribution, donation, benefaction, subvention
• Antonyms: forfeit, hindrance, impediment
• Usage in a sentence: The union minister for minority affairs confirmed that the Haj subsidy has been withdrawn.

9. Word: Revitalise (नए प्राण भर देना)

• Pronunciation: ree-vahyt-l-ahyz/रीवाइटलाइज़
• Part of Speech: Verb
• Meaning:
  a. to give new life, energy, activity, or success to something
  b. to make something grow, develop, or become successful again
• Synonyms: revive, reinvigorate, boost
• Antonyms: discourage, cause death
• Usage in a sentence: Japanese investment has revitalized this part of Britain. 

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, invoke
• Antonyms: suppress, halt
• Usage in a Sentence: His appearance is bound to evoke sympathy.

The Hindu Newspaper Vocabulary Based Exercises:28th July, 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. Try to frame sentences from them in your own words and share them with us in the comments section!

• crucible
• unleash
• siege
• bastion
• culminate

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: 27th July, 2023

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