Daily Hindu Editorial Vocabulary Wordlist: 31st January, 2022

Important Vocabulary from The Hindu Editorial: 31st January, 2022

1. Word: Nimble (कुशल)

• Pronunciation: nim-buhl
• Part of Speech: Adjective
• Meaning: 
  a. quick and light in movement or action; agile.
  b. (of the mind) able to think and understand quickly.
• Synonyms: agile, quick, swift, clever
• Antonyms: clumsy, slow, awkward, sluggish
• Usage in a sentence: A nimble mind backed by a degree in economics gave him a firm grasp over financial matters.

2. Word: Fray ( झगड़ा)

• Pronunciation: freɪ/फ्रै
• Part of Speech: Noun
• Meaning: a situation of intense competitive activity, a battle or fight.
• Synonyms: brawl, scuffle, quarrel
• Antonyms: agreement, harmony, tranquility
• Usage in a Sentence: Why should we get involved in others fray?

3. Word: Innocuous (क्षति न पहुंचानेवाला)

• Pronunciation: ih-nok-yoo-uh s/ इनाक्यूअस
• Part of Speech: Adjective
• Meaning: not harmful or offensive.
• Synonyms:  harmless, safe, non-dangerous, non-poisonous, non-toxic, innocent
• Antonyms:  harmful, obnoxious, injurious, pernicious
• Usage in a sentence: Even innocuous substances can sometimes register a positive result in a drug test.

4. Word: Contingent (आकस्मिक)

• Pronunciation: kuh n-tin-juh nt/कन्टिन्जन्ट
• Part of Speech: Adjective
• Meaning: 
  a. subject to chance.
  b. occurring or existing only if (certain circumstances) are the case; dependent on.
  
• Synonyms: fortuitous, conditional
• Antonyms: certain, necessary
• Use in a Sentence: Our success is contingent upon your support.

5. Word: Contention (कन्टेन्शनप्रतिस्पर्धा/वाग्युद्ध)

• Pronunciation: kuhn-ten-shuhn/
• Part of Speech: Noun
• Meaning:
  a. a struggling together in opposition; strife
  b. a striving in rivalry; competition; contest
  c. strife in debate; dispute; controversy
  d. a point contended for or affirmed in controversy
• Synonyms: argument, dispute, disagreement, conflict, controversy
• Antonyms: peace, affection, agreement, serenity
• Usage in a sentence: The issue has been settled - it's no longer in contention.

6.  Word: Repertoire (रंगपटल/खज़ाना)

• Pronunciation: rep-er-twahr/रेपर्ट्वार
• Part of Speech: Noun
• Meaning:
  a. all the music or plays, etc. that you can do or perform or that you know
  b. the entire stock of skills, techniques, or devices used in a particular field or occupation
• Synonyms: stock, collection, repository
• Antonyms: arrears, lack
• Usage in a sentence: There is an extensive repertoire of music written for the flute. 

7. Word: Alliance (गठबंधन)

• Pronunciation: uh-lahy-uhns/ अलाइअन्स
• Part of Speech: Noun
• Meaning:
  a. a formal agreement or treaty between two or more nations to cooperate for specific purposes.
  b. a merging of efforts or interests by persons, families, states, or organizations:
• Synonyms: union, association, coalition
• Antonyms: isolation, separation, enmity
• Usage in a sentence: An alliance between church and state was a much needed respite after protests.

8. Word: Veteran (अनुभवी)

• Pronunciation: vet-er-uh n/वेट्रन
• Part of Speech: Noun, Adjective
• Meaning: 
  a. a person who has had long service or experience in an occupation, office, or the like (Noun)
  b. a person who has served in a military force, especially one who has fought in a war (Noun)
  c. (of soldiers) having had service or experience in warfare (Adjective)
  d. experienced through long service or practice; having served for a long period (Adjective)
• Synonyms: experienced, seasoned, expert, old hand
• Antonyms: rookie, inexperienced, unskilled
• Usage in a sentence: She is a veteran of many election campaigns.

9.  Word: Ethos (प्रकृति)

• Pronunciation: ee-thos/ईथास
• Part of Speech: Noun
• Meaning: 
  a. the set of beliefs, ideas, etc. about the social behavior and relationships of a person or group
• Synonyms: ethics, principles, philosophy, culture, mindset
• Usage in a sentence: Most companies have a corporate ethos.

10. Word: Zealous (उत्साही)

• Pronunciation: zel-uh s/ज़ेलस
• Part of Speech: Noun
• Meaning: having or showing zeal (great energy or enthusiasm)
• Synonyms: enthusiastic, passionate
• Antonyms: uninterested, Stoic
• Usage in a Sentence: He was a zealous worker, which earned him many an accolade.

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The Hindu Newspaper Vocabulary Based Exercises: 31st January, 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!

• Ethos
• zealous
• Veteran
• Alliance
• Repertoire

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: 29th January, 2022

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