Daily Hindu Editorial Vocabulary Wordlist: 7th February, 2023

Important Vocabulary from The Hindu Editorial:7th February, 2023

1. Word: Impeachment (अभियोग)

• Pronunciation: im-peech-muh nt/ इम्पीच्मन्ट
• Part of Speech: Noun
• Meaning: 
  a. the action of calling into question the integrity or validity of something.
  b. (US) a charge of misconduct made against the holder of a public office.
• Synonyms: indictment, arraignment, accusation, charge, complaint
• Antonyms: rise, accession, advancement
• Usage in a sentence: The defense lawyers tried to impeach the witness's testimony by forcing him to admit that he had changed his story.

2. Word: Meddle (दखल देना)

• Pronunciation: med-l/मेडल
• Part of Speech: Verb
• Meaning:  interfere in something that is not one's concern.
  
• Synonyms: obtrude, hinder, interrupt
• Antonyms: ignore, avoid, neglect
• Usage in a Sentence: She had no right to meddle in somebody's affairs.

3. Phrase: Shrug off (हटाना)

• Pronunciation: shruhg off/ श्रग ऑफ
• Meaning: ignore or treat something as if it is not really important or serious.
• Synonyms: disregard, ignore, overlook, dismiss
• Antonyms: put first, taken into account
• Use in Sentence: It is an administration that was willing to shrug off the problem.

4. Word: Whistleblower (मुखबिर)

• Pronunciation: hwis-uh l-bloh-er/ ह्विसल्ब्लोअर
• Part of Speech: Noun
• Meaning: a person who informs on a person or organization regarded as engaging in an unlawful or immoral activity.
• Synonyms: informer, informant, denouncer
• Usage in a sentence: The whistleblower reported his employer to the state after the latter violated several overtime laws.

5. Word: Solicit (प्रार्थना करना)

• Pronunciation: suh-lis-it/ सलिसिट
• Part of Speech: Verb
• Meaning: ask for or try to obtain (something) from someone.
• Synonyms: request, seek, beg
• Antonyms: coerce, reply, compel, reply, reject
• Usage in a sentence: They were planning to solicit funds from a number of organizations.

6. Word: Transcript (प्रतिलिपि)

• Pronunciation: tran-skript/ ट्रैन्स्क्रिप्ट
• Part of Speech: Noun
• Meaning: a written or printed version of material originally presented in another medium.
• Synonyms: copy, duplicate, replica, print
• Antonym: original
• Usage in a sentence: You must submit your college transcript with your job application.

7. Word: Exacerbate (बढ़ा देना)

• Pronunciation: ig-zas-er-beyt/ इग्ज़ैसर्बेट
• Part of Speech: Verb
• Meaning: make (a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling) worse.
• Synonyms: aggravate, increase, worsen
• Antonyms: improve, alleviate
• Usage in a sentence: The current cuts in public expenditure will inevitably exacerbate this situation.

8. Word: Unanimous (एक-मत)

• Pronunciation: yoo-nan-uh-muh s/ यूनैनमस
• Part of Speech: Adjective
• Meaning: (of two or more people) fully in agreement.
• Synonyms: united, solid, agreed, like-minded
• Antonyms: divided, split, conflicting, opposing
• Usage in a Sentence: The jury returned a unanimous verdict of guilty after a short deliberation.

9. Word: Credible (विश्वास करने योग्य)

• Pronunciation: kred-uh-buhl/ क्रेडबल
• Part of Speech: Adjective
• Meaning:
  a. able to be believed; convincing.
  b. capable of persuading people that something will happen or be successful. 
• Synonyms: believable, plausible, trustworthy, reliable
• Antonyms: unbelievable, incredible, unreliable
• Usage in a Sentence: The plot is credible but the characters lack individuality.

10. Word: Backdrop (पृष्ठभूमि)

• Pronunciation: bak-drop/ बैक्ड्राप 
• Part of Speech: Noun, Verb
• Meaning: 
  a. a painted cloth hung at the back of a theatre stage as part of the scenery. ( Noun)
  b. lie behind or beyond; serve as a background to. (Verb)
• Synonyms: background, setting, scenery, context
• Antonyms: foreground, forefront
• Usage in a Sentence:  The mountains provided a perfect backdrop for the wedding photos.

11. Word: Exculpate (रिहाई करवाना)

• Pronunciation: ik-skuhl-puh-tawr-ee/ एक्स्कल्पटॉरी
• Part of Speech: Verb
• Meaning: show or declare that (someone) is not guilty of wrongdoing.
• Synonyms: exonerating, excuse, exempt
• Antonyms: condemning, accusing
• Usage in a Sentence: Spacey’s attorneys claim the phone contains exculpatory evidence.

12. Word: Prospect (अपेक्षा, पूर्वक्षण)

• Pronunciation: pros-pekt/ प्रास्पेक्ट
• Part of Speech: Noun
• Meaning: 
  a. the possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring. (Noun)
  b. a mental picture of a future or anticipated event. (Noun)
  c. a person regarded as likely to succeed or as a potential customer, client, etc. (Noun)
  d. chances or opportunities for success or wealth. (Noun)
  e. search for mineral deposits, especially by drilling and excavation. (Verb)
• Synonyms: expectation, perspective, outlook, view, possibility
• Antonyms: doubtfulness, retrospect
• Usage in a Sentence: She is excited by the prospect of returning to school.

13. Word: Ignominious (अपकीर्तिकर)

• Pronunciation: ig-nuh-min-ee-uhs/ इग्नमिनीअस
• Part of Speech: Adjective
• Meaning: deserving or causing public disgrace or shame.
• Synonyms: shameful, disgraceful, despicable, disreputable
• Antonyms: honourable, noble, admirable, commendable 
• Usage in a Sentence: The prison guards degraded themselves with their inhumane, ignominious treatment of the prisoners.

The Hindu Newspaper Vocabulary Based Exercises: 7th 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. Try to frame sentences from them in your own words and share them with us in the comments section!

• Ignominious
• Whistleblower
• Impeachment
• Credible
• Exacerbate
• Backdrop

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: 6th February, 2023

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