Learn Vocabulary from 'The Hindu' Newspaper Wordlist: 16th Sep 2023

Reading articles from newspapers helps you in two ways: Memorizing Static Facts from the Article & Enhancing your Vocabulary.

In conjunction with the above idea, we bring to you our series ‘Newspaper Wordlist’. This series aims to help you understand the different aspects of the commonly (and not so commonly) used words, ranging from their meaning and pronunciations to proper usage in sentences.

Important Vocabulary from The Hindu Editorial: 16th Sep 2023

Word: Intriguing (लुभावना)

• Pronunciation: in-treeg-ing/इन्ट्रीगिंग
• Part of Speech: Adjective
• Meaning: arousing one's curiosity or interest; fascinating.
• Synonyms: fascinating, alluring, engaging
• Antonyms: tedious, boring, dull
• Usage in a Sentence: The deal was an intriguing matter of 1.7 million dollars.

2. Word: Imperial (बादशाही/साम्राज्य-संबंधी)

• Pronunciation: im-peer-ee-uhl/इम्पीरीअल
• Part of Speech: Adjective
• Meaning:
  a. belonging or relating to an empire or the person or country that rules it (Adjective)
  b. the imperial system of measurement uses units such as inches, miles, and pints (Adjective)
• Synonyms: royal, majestic, regal, kingly
• Antonyms: minor, lowborn, humble
• Usage in a sentence: The play is set in imperial Rome.

 3. Word: Emblem (प्रतीक)

• Pronunciation: em-bluhm/ एम्ब्लम
• Part of Speech: Noun
• Meaning: a thing serving as a symbol of a particular quality or concept.
• Synonyms: symbol, sign, badge, mark
• Antonyms: antitype
• Usage in a Sentence: The emblem of Mark’s company is displayed on all of the cars in his fleet.

4. Word: Convene (एकत्र करना)

• Pronunciation: kuhn-veen/ कन्वीन
• Part of Speech: Verb
• Meaning: come or bring together for a meeting or activity; assemble. 
  
• Synonyms: assemble, gather, collect, muster
• Antonyms: adjourn, cancel, disperse, dismiss
• Usage in a Sentence: The supervisors may propose to convene temporary meetings of the board.

5. Word: Stalled (अवरुद्ध)

• Pronunciation: stawl-d/ स्टॉल्ड
• Part of Speech: Verb
• Meaning: stopped or caused to stop making progress.
• Synonyms: Delayed, Halted, Stopped
• Antonyms: Ongoing, Advanced
• Use in a Sentence: The discussions between them have been stalled over the issue for months.

6. Word: Semblance (अनुरूपता)

• Pronunciation: sem-bluh ns/सेम्ब्लन्स
• Part of Speech: Noun
• Meaning: the outward appearance or apparent form of something, especially when the reality is different.
  
• Synonyms: likeness, similarity, guise
• Antonyms: contrast, opposite, unlikeness
• Use in a Sentence: The film lacks any semblance of realism.

7. Word: Inevitable (अनिवार्य)

• Pronunciation: in-ev-i-tuh-buh l/ इनेविटबल
• Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun
• Meaning:
  a. certain to happen; unavoidable. [Adjective]
  b. a situation that is unavoidable. [Noun]
• Synonyms: unavoidable, necessary, ineluctable
• Antonyms: avoidable, preventable, evitable
• Usage in a sentence: Accidents are the inevitable result of driving too fast.

8. Word: Malady (व्याधि)

• Pronunciation: mal-uh-dee/ मैलडी
• Part of Speech: Noun
• Meaning: a disease or an ailment
• Synonyms: disease, infirmity, ailment, affliction
• Antonyms: wellness, remedy, strength
• Usage in a Sentence: All the rose bushes seem to be suffering from the same mysterious malady.

9. Word: Manifestly (स्पष्टतः)

• Pronunciation: man-uh-fest/मैनफेस्ट्ली
• Part of Speech: Adverb
• Meaning: in a way that is clear or obvious to the eye or mind.
• Synonyms: Evidently, Obviously, Certainly
• Antonyms: clandestinely, vaguely, furtively
• Use in a Sentence: This is like manifestly absent from some computer systems which we have been developed till date.

10. Word: Dodge (झांसा देना)

• Pronunciation: doj /डाज
• Part of Speech: Verb, Noun
• Meaning: 

       a. avoid (someone or something) by a sudden quick movement. [Verb]

       b. a sudden quick movement to avoid someone or something. [Noun]

• Synonyms: Trick, Evade, Avoid
• Antonyms: Confront, Tackle, Sustain
• Use in a Sentence: Meera managed to dodge all the complicated situations by relaxing her mind.

The Hindu Newspaper Vocabulary Based Exercises: 16th 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. 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!

• intriguing
• imperial
• emblem
• convene
• stalled

• Share your answers in the comment section. 

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