Important Vocabulary from The Hindu Editorial: 8th October, 2022
1. Word: Bureaucracy (अधिकारी-तन्त्र)
- Pronunciation: byoo-rok-ruh-see/ब्युराक्रसी
- Part of Speech: Noun
- Meaning:
a. government by many bureaus, administrators, and petty officials
b. the body of officials and administrators, especially of a government or government department
c. excessive multiplication of, and concentration of power in, administrative bureaus or administrators
d. administration characterized by excessive red tape and routine - Synonyms: red tape, paper work, government, administration
- Usage in a sentence: The city’s bureaucracy is almost unmanageable.
2. Phrase: Pack up (बोरिया बिस्तर बांधना)
- Part of Speech: phrasal verb
- Meaning:
a. place something in a container for transport, storage, or sale - Synonyms: pack, wrap
- Antonyms: set out, remain
- Usage in a sentence: I packed up my stuff and drove to Detroit.
3. Word: Aeon (अनंत काल)
- Pronunciation: ee-uhn/ईअन
- Part of Speech: Noun
- Meaning:
a. Long periods of time - Synonyms: age, period, eternity, eon
- Antonyms: moment
- Usage in a sentence: It is older than life itself, it predates human existence and it flowed over the land aeons before man learned to speak.
4. Word: Tantrum (गुस्से का आवेश)
- Pronunciation: टैन्ट्रम/tan-tram
- Part of Speech: Noun
- Meaning - an uncontrolled outburst of anger and frustration that is often deemed childish
- Synonyms-: rage, fit, temper
- Antonyms - peace, calm, contentment
- Usage in a sentence - He always flies into a tantrum when he is contradicted.
5. Word: Cling (चिपका रहना)
- Pronunciation: kling/ क्लिंग
- Part of Speech: Verb
- Meaning: hold on tightly to.
- Synonyms: stick, adhere, hang
- Antonyms: detach, let go, unfasten
- Usage in a Sentence: You can't cling to the past, because no matter how tightly you hold on, it's already gone.
6. Word: Monopoly (एकाधिकार)
- Pronunciation: muh-nop-uh-lee/मनापली
- Part of Speech: Noun
- Meaning: the exclusive possession or control of the supply of or trade in a commodity or service.
- Synonyms: dominance, control
- Antonyms: sharing
- Usage in a Sentence: The company has a virtual monopoly in this area of trade.
7. Word: Manoeuvre (पैंतरेबाज़ी करना)
- Pronunciation: muh-noo-ver/मनूवर
- Part of Speech: Noun, Verb
- Meaning:
a. move skilfully or carefully.
b. carefully guide or manipulate (someone or something) in order to achieve an end. - Synonyms: artifice, manipulate
- Antonyms: innocence, sincerity
- Usage in a Sentence: His resignation from the competition was a tactical manoeuvre.
8. Word: Ergo (अतएव)
- Pronunciation: ur-goh/अर्गो
- Part of Speech: Adverb
- Meaning:
a. therefore
b. a Latin word meaning "therefore" - Synonyms: consequently, hence, accordingly
- Usage in a sentence: It will tend to be the more prestigious universities that benefit; ergo, the existing hierarchy of universities will be reinforced.
9. Word: Deride (उपहास करना)
- Pronunciation: dih-rahyd/डिराइड
- Part of Speech: Verb
- Meaning:
a. to laugh at someone or something in a way that shows you think they are stupid or of no value - Synonyms: ridicule, mock, scorn, taunt
- Antonyms: respect, commend, compliment
- Usage in a sentence: This building, once derided by critics, is now a major tourist attraction.
10. Word: Lurk (छुपा रहना)
- Pronunciation: lurk/लर्क
- Part of Speech: Verb
- Meaning:
a. to lie or wait in concealment, as a person in ambush; remain in or around a place secretly or furtively
b. to go furtively; slink; steal
c. to exist unperceived or unsuspected - Synonyms: hide, sneak, lie in wait, creep
- Antonyms: expose, come out, reveal, visible
- Usage in a sentence: Someone was lurking in the shadows.
The Hindu Newspaper Vocabulary Based Exercises: 8th October, 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!
- Pack up
- Aeon
- Bureaucracy
- Tantrum
- Cling
Exercise 2: Match the columns.
SR No. | Word | Synonym |
1 | hide | manipulate |
2 | ridicule | ergo |
3 | innocence | mock |
4 | consequently | sincerity |
5 | artifice | sneak |
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: 7th October, 2022
That was your Vocabulary dose for the day.
from BYJU'S Exam Prep
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