Daily Hindu Editorial Vocabulary Wordlist:10th August, 2023

By Shruti Kapoor|Updated : August 10th, 2023

Daily updated The Hindu Editorial vocabulary words with their meanings dated 10th August, 2023, 2023, 2023 are important for Bank, SSC, Railway & IAS exams. At BYJU’S Exam Prep, our Series is named "Daily Hindu Editorial Vocabulary Words List: 10 August, 2023, " to shape up your vocabulary from the newspaper wordlist.

With the help of a daily wordlist from the Hindu newspaper of 10th August, 2023our aim is to help you completely understand the commonly used words with their meanings, pronunciations, synonyms, antonyms, proper use in sentences, etc. Today's the Hindu newspaper contains important vocabulary words. which can be downloaded from the monthly PDF of The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary to strengthen your preparation.

Important Vocabulary from The Hindu Editorial: 10th August, 2023

1. WordWord: Nudge (टहोका मारना)

  • Part of Speech: Verb, Noun
  • Pronunciation: nuhj/ नज
  • Meaning: 
    a. prod (someone) gently with one's elbow in order to attract attention. [Verb]
    b. a light touch or push. [Noun]
  • Synonyms: push, poke
  • Antonyms: discourage, dissuade
  • Usage in a Sentence: I gave him a nudge to wake him up.

2. Word: Flare-up(भभकना)

  • Pronunciation: flair-uhp फ्लेर-अप 
  • Part of Speech: Noun
  • Meaning: 
    a. an unexpected short increase in activity, development or effort
    b. a sudden outburst or intensification, as of anger or tensions
  • Synonyms: sprint, burst, flare, flash, flicker
  • Antonyms: calm, doldrums, slump
  • Use in a Sentence: There was another flare-up of rioting later that day.

 3Word: Expeditious (चुस्त)

  • Pronunciation: ek-spi-dish-uhs/ एक्स्पडिशस
  • Part of Speech: Adjective
  • Meaning: done with speed and efficiency.
  • Synonyms: swift, quick, speedy
  • Antonyms: slow, dilatory, sluggish
  • Usage in a sentence: This will assure expeditious processing and reduce the possibility of unnecessary delays.

4. Word: Defer (टालना)

  • Pronunciation: dih-fur/ डेफेर
  • Part of Speech: Verb
  • Meaning: put off (an action or event) to a later time; postpone.
  • Synonyms: adjourn, delay, hold over
  • Antonyms: accelerate, hasten, expedite
  • Use in Sentence: The committee wishes to defer their decision until next week.

5.  Word: Ominous (अनिष्टसूचक)

  • Pronunciation: om-uh-nuh s/आमनस
  • Part of Speech: Adjective
  • Meaning: giving the worrying impression that something bad is going to happen; threateningly inauspicious.
  • Synonyms: dangerous, menacing, inauspicious
  • Antonyms: auspicious, encouraging, good
  • Usage in Sentence: The car is making an ominous rattling sound.

6. WordPloy (चाल)

  • Pronunciation: ploi/प्लॉइ
  • Part of Speech: Noun
  • Meaning: a cunning plan or action designed to turn a situation to one's own advantage.
  • Synonyms: trick, artifice, dodge
  • Antonyms: vitiate, idle
  • Usage in a Sentence: It was all a ploy to divert attention from his real purposes.

7. Word: Spur (प्रेरित करना)

  • Pronunciation: spur/ स्पर
  • Part of Speech: Noun, Verb
  • Meaning: 
    a. a thing that prompts or encourages someone; an incentive. [Noun]
    b. give an incentive or encouragement to (someone). [Verb]
  • Synonyms: urge, encourage, motivate
  • Antonyms: discourage, hindrance, obstacle
  • Usage in a Sentence: On the spur of the moment, we all decided to hold a dance party.

8. Word: Ominous (अनिष्टसूचक)

  • Pronunciation: om-uh-nuh s/आमनस
  • Part of Speech: Adjective
  • Meaning: giving the worrying impression that something bad is going to happen; threateningly inauspicious.
  • Synonyms: dangerous, menacing, inauspicious
  • Antonyms: auspicious, encouraging, good
  • Usage in Sentence: The car is making an ominous rattling sound.

9. Word: Denounce (दोषी ठहराना)

  • Pronunciation: dih-nouns/ डिनाउन्स
  • Part of Speech: Verb
  • Meaning
    a. publicly declare to be wrong or evil.
    b. inform against.
  • Synonyms: condemn, blame, criticize, attack
  • Antonyms: praise, approve, support, celebrate
  • Usage in a sentence: The film was denounced for the way it portrayed its female characters.

10. Word: Garner (एकत्र करना)

  • Pronunciationgahr-ner/गार्नर
  • Part of Speech: Verb
  • Meaning: gather or collect (something, especially information or approval).
  • Synonyms: amass, accumulate
  • Antonyms: spread, dissipate
  • Usage in a Sentence: This product did not garner enough popularity, and had to be discontinued.

The Hindu Newspaper Vocabulary Based Exercises: 10th August, 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.

  • nudge
  • flared up
  • expeditious
  • defer
  • ominous

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.

SR No.WordSynonym
1ploycondemn
2spuramass
3ominousurge
4Denouncedangerous
5Garnertrick

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: 09th August, 2023

 

That was your Vocabulary dose for the day. 

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