Learn Vocabulary from 'The Hindu' Newspaper Wordlist: 19th 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: 19th Sep 2023

1. Word: Accommodative (समझौतापरक)

• Pronunciation: uh-kom-uh-dey-tiv/अकामडेटिव
• Part of Speech: Adjective
• Meaning: 
  a. used to describe a person or someone who is eager or willing to help other people, for example by changing his or her plans
• Synonyms: cooperative, helpful, adaptive
• Antonyms: unobliging
• Usage in a sentence: She was understanding, patient, accommodative, and always had a solution to all problems.

2. Word: Expediency (मुनाफ़ा)

• Pronunciation: ik-spee-dee-yan-see/इक्स्पीडीअन्सी
• Part of Speech: Noun
• Meaning:
  a. doing what is convenient or profitable rather than what is morally right.
• Synonyms: suitable, benefit, convenience
• Antonyms: altruism, inexpediency, unsuitable
• Use in a Sentence: -It seems political expediency, rather than absolute economic need, will determine who gains from the conflict.

 3. Word: Intrinsic (अंतर्भूत)

• Pronunciation: in-trin-sik/ इन्ट्रिन्सिक
• Part of Speech: Adjective
• Meaning: belonging naturally; essential
• Synonyms: inherent, innate, essential
• Antonyms: acquired, external
• Usage in a sentence: The electoral system appeared to form an intrinsic part of a stable polity.

4. 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.
  
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5. Word: Robust (मजबूत)

• Pronunciation: roh-buhst/रोबस्ट
• Part of Speech: Adjective
• Meaning: 
  a. strong and healthy; vigorous.
• Synonyms: powerful, persistent
• Antonyms: weak, feeble
• Usage in a sentence: The organization is taking a more robust approach to management.

6. Word: Inclusive (सम्मिलित)

• Pronunciation: इन्क्लूसिव/ in-kloo-siv
• Part of Speech: Noun
• Meaning -   covering every person and every aspect of a situation, with everything included
• Synonyms - all-in, all-inclusive, comprehensive
• Antonyms - exclusive, limited, restricted
• Usage in a sentence - The all-inclusive tour packages include airfare, accommodations, meals, and activities.

7. Word: Decisive (निर्णायक)

• Pronunciation: dih-sahy-siv/डिसाइसिव
• Part of Speech: Adjective
• Meaning:
   settling an issue; producing a definite result.
  b. having or showing the ability to make decisions quickly and effectively.
• Synonyms: conclusive, resolute, final
• Antonyms: uncertain, indefinite, conditional
• Usage in a Sentence: They have declared a quick and decisive response.

8. Word: Stake (दाँव)

• Pronunciation: steyk/ स्टेक
• Part of Speech: Noun, Verb
• Meaning: 
  a. a strong wooden or metal post with a point at one end, driven into the ground to support a plant, form part of a fence, mark a boundary, etc. [Noun]
  b. a sum of money or something else of value gambled on the outcome of a risky game or venture. [Noun]
  c. gamble (money or something else of value) on the outcome of a game or race. [Verb]
• Synonyms: risk, hazard, gamble, wager
• Antonyms: certainty, guard
• Usage in a Sentence: She has a stake in the future success of the business.

9. Word: Amplify (बढ़ाना)

• Pronunciation: am-pluh-fahy/ऐम्प्लफाइ
• Part of Speech: Verb
• Meaning: enlarge upon or add detail to (a story or statement)
• Synonyms: expand, magnify, augment
• Antonyms: reduce, shorten, abridge
• Usage in a Sentence: You must amplify your effort by working a lot harder.

10. Word: Polity (सरकार/राज्य व्यवस्था)

• Pronunciation: pol-i-tee/पालिटी
• Part of Speech: Noun
• Meaning:
  a. a particular form or system of government
  b. the condition of being constituted as a state or other organized community or body
  c. government or administrative regulation
  d. a state or other organized community or body
• Synonyms: nation, state, policy, country
• Usage in a sentence: Could the polity sustain pockets of autonomy in key border regions without risking the destabilization of its interior?

The Hindu Newspaper Vocabulary Based Exercises: 19th 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!

• Expediency
• Intrinsic
• Deride
• Robust
• Inclusive

Exercise 2: Match the columns.

Share your answers in the comment section. 

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