Important Vocabulary from The Hindu Editorial: 29th November, 2022
1. Word: Scepticism (संदेहवाद)
- Pronunciation: skep-tuh-siz-um
- Parts of speech: Noun
- Meaning: doubt as to the truth of something.
- Synonyms: doubt, doubtfulness, lack of conviction.
- Antonyms: trust, definiteness, certitude
- Usage in a sentence: The forecast of a booming economy by the Agency was initially received with great scepticism by the government.
2. Word: Ensure (पक्का करना)
- Pronunciation: en-shoor, -shur
- Part of Speech: Verb
- Meaning: to make something certain to happen
- Synonyms: guarantee, assure, ascertain
- Antonyms: gamble, baffle, bewilder
- Usage in a sentence: The teacher carried the attendance sheet with her to ensure that everyone was present.
3. Word: Mandate (आदेश देना)
- Pronunciation: man-deyt/मैन्डेट
- Part of Speech: Noun, Verb
- Meaning:
a. an official order or commission to do something. [Noun]
b. give (someone) authority to act in a certain way. [Verb]
- Synonyms: order, command, instruction
- Antonyms: prohibit, abolish, denial
- Usage in a Sentence: The organization was chosen with a mandate to reduce the size of government.
4. Word: Cite (प्रमाण देना)
- Pronunciation: sahyt/ साइट
- Part of Speech: Verb
- Meaning:
a. refer to (a passage, book, or author) as evidence for or justification of an argument or statement, especially in a scholarly work.
b. praise (someone, typically a member of the armed forces) in an official report for a courageous act.
- Synonyms: quote, commend
- Antonyms: hide, enclose
- Use in a Sentence: Please cite my gratitude to him.
5. Word: Plenary (परिपूर्ण)
- Pronunciation: ple-na-ry
- Parts of speech: adjective
- Meaning: attended by all members of a group
- Synonyms: unconditional, unlimited, unrestricted
- Antonyms: incomplete, restricted, partial
- Usage in a sentence: At the plenary meeting, all shareholders can vote on the proposal.
6. Word: Stringent (सख्त)
- Pronunciation: strin-juh nt/ स्ट्रिन्जन्ट
- Part of Speech: Adjective
- Meaning: (of regulations, requirements, or conditions) strict, precise, and exacting
- Synonyms: harsh, rigorous, severe
- Antonyms: tolerant, flexible, lenient
- Usage in a Sentence: He failed to convene the stringent selection criteria.
7. Word: Reprieve (दण्डविराम)
- Pronunciation: ri-preev/ रिप्रीव
- Part of Speech: Verb, Noun
- Meaning:
a. cancel or postpone the punishment of (someone, especially someone condemned to death). [Verb]
b. a cancellation or postponement of a punishment. [Noun] - Synonyms: pardon, release, respite
- Antonyms: punish, charge, blame
- Usage in a sentence: The family has won a temporary reprieve from eviction.
8. Word: Prosecute (मुकदमा चलाना)
- Pronunciation: pros-i-kyoot/प्रासक्यूट
- Part of Speech: Verb
- Meaning:
a. to institute legal proceedings against (a person)
b. to seek to enforce or obtain by legal process
c. to conduct criminal proceedings in court against
d. to follow up or carry forward something undertaken or begun, usually to its completion
e. to carry on or practice - Synonyms: pursue, continue, trial, accuse
- Antonyms: liberate, pardon, halt
- Usage in a sentence: Shoplifters will be prosecuted.
9. Word: Avert (टालना)
- Pronunciation: uh-vurt
- Parts of speech: Verb
- Meaning: turn away (one's eyes or thoughts)
- Synonyms: avoid, turn aside
- Antonyms: allow, assist
- Usage in a sentence: The government is going to decrease taxes to avert an economic depression.
10. Word: Concurrent (समवर्ती)
- Pronunciation: Cun-current
- Part of speech: Adjective
- Meaning: existing, happening, or done at the same time
- Synonyms: simultaneous, coincident
- Antonyms: disagreeing, divergent
- Usage in a sentence: Two video games were developed and released concurrent with the film.
The Hindu Newspaper Vocabulary-Based Exercises: 29th 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!
- Reprieve
- Cite
- Mandate
- Ensure
- Scepticism
Exercise 2: Match the columns.
SR No. | Word | Synonym |
1 | Prosecute | harsh |
2 | Plenary | pursue |
3 | Concurrent | avoid |
4 | Stringent | simultaneous |
5 | Avert | unlimited |
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: 26th November, 2022
That was your Vocabulary dose for the day.
from BYJU'S Exam Prep
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