Daily Hindu Editorial Vocabulary Wordlist: 6th September, 2023

Important Vocabulary from The Hindu Editorial: 6th September, 2023

1. Word: Aberration (सामान्य से विचलन)

• Pronunciation: ab-uh-rey-shuh n/ऐबरैशन
• Part of Speech: Noun
• Meaning: a departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, typically an unwelcome one.
  
• Synonyms: deviation, abnormality, distortion
• Antonyms: regularity, normality, conformity
• Use in a Sentence: Owing to a strange mental aberration she forgot her own name.

2. Word: Hierarchy (अनुक्रम)

• Pronunciation: hahy-uh-rahr-kee
• Part of Speech: Noun
• Meaning: a system in which members of an organization or society are ranked according to relative status or authority.
• Synonyms: rank, order
• Antonyms: declassification, jumble
• Usage in a sentence: A new management hierarchy was created within the company.

 3. Word: Ossify (अस्थि की तरह सख्त हो जाना, सख्त बनाना)

• Pronunciation: os-uh-fahy/आसफाइ
• Part of Speech: Verb
• Meaning: 
  a. If habits or ideas ossify, or if something ossifies them, they become fixed and unable to change.
  b. to convert into or cause to harden like bone.
• Synonyms: petrify, harden, calcify, solidify
• Antonyms: melt, relax, soften, 
• Usage in a sentence: Years of easy success had ossified the company's thinking and it never faced up to the challenge of the new technology.

4. Word: Antagonism (वैर-भाव)

• Pronunciation: an-tag-uh-niz-uhm
• Part of Speech: Noun
• Meaning:
  a. an active hostility or opposition, as between unfriendly or conflicting groups
  b. an opposing force, principle, or tendency
• Synonyms: hostility, enmity, antipathy, hostility
• Antonyms: benevolence, affection, fraternity, harmony
• Usage in a sentence: The antagonism grew between the two brothers, before they finally decided to part ways forever.
  
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5. Word: Subvert (विनाश करना/भ्रष्ट करना)

• Pronunciation: suhb-vurt/सब्वर्ट
• Part of Speech: Verb
• Meaning:
  a. to overthrow (something established or existing)
  b. to cause the downfall, ruin, or destruction of
  c. to undermine the principles of; corrupt
• Synonyms: undermine, corrupt, debase
• Antonyms: bolster, purify, uphold
• Usage in a sentence: The rebel army is attempting to subvert the government.

6. Word: Anomaly (अनियमितता)

• Pronunciation: uh-nom-uh-lee/ अनामली
• Part of Speech: Noun
• Meaning:
  a. a deviation from the common rule, type, arrangement, or form.
  b. an anomalous person or thing; one that is abnormal or does not fit in:
  c. an odd, peculiar, or strange condition, situation, quality, etc.
  d. an incongruity or inconsistency.
• Synonyms: abnormality, irregularity, oddity
• Antonyms: standard, normal, ewgularity
• Usage in a sentence: With his quiet nature, he was an anomaly in his exuberant family.

7. Word: Syndrome (परिलक्षण)

• Pronunciation: sin-drohm/ सिन्ड्रोम
• Part of Speech: Noun
• Meaning: 
  a. a group of symptoms that consistently occur together, or a condition characterized by a set of associated symptoms.
  b. a characteristic combination of opinions, emotions, or behaviour.
• Synonyms: disorder, disease, illness, symptom, condition, infirmity
• Usage in a Sentence: Mendez was born with the rare disorder tetra-amelia syndrome and was unable to play football growing up despite his passion for the sport

8. Word: Formidable (भयानक)

• Pronunciation: fawr-mi-duh-buh l/ फॉर्मिडबल
• Part of Speech: Adjective
• Meaning: inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable.
• Synonyms: terrific, tremendous, colossal
• Antonyms: feeble, easy, friendly
• Usage in a Sentence: They had to overcome formidable obstacles.

9. Word: Chagrin (कष्ट देना,तंग करना)

• Pronunciation: shuh-grin/शग्रिन
• Part of Speech: Noun, Verb
• Meaning:
  a. annoyance or distress at having failed or been humiliated. [Noun]
  b. feel distressed or humiliated. [Verb]
• Synonyms: disappointment, embarrass
• Antonyms: delight, pleasure
• Use in Sentence:  The area was declared a wildlife reserve, much to the chagrin of developers.

10. Word: Inept (अनुपयुक्त)

• Pronunciation: in-ept/इनेप्ट
• Part of Speech: Adjective
• Meaning: 
  a. Without skill or aptitude for a particular task or assignment
  b. generally awkward or clumsy
  c. inappropriate; unsuitable; out of place
  d. absurd or foolish
• Synonyms: incompetent, awkward, clumsy, unfit
• Antonyms: competent, able, clever, adept
• Usage in a sentence: He was criticized for his inept handling of the situation. 

The Hindu Newspaper Vocabulary Based Exercises: 6th September, 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:

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.

• Inept
• Anomaly
• Subvert
• Syndrome
• Chagrin

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!

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: 5th September, 2023

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