Nowadays, English section of Banking exams is filled with full of surprises. In most of the topics, Vocabulary plays an important role and a good hold over it will help you score good marks. Also, It will help in understanding the context of sentences as well as improves the area of communication like, speaking, listening, reading and even writing.
Nobody can cram all the meanings of the words in one go. To help you out in this, we are providing you with the series, ‘Shape up your Vocabulary from Newspaper Wordlist’ which solely aims to enhance your vocabulary. This will present the words used in newspaper editorial articles with the appropriate meanings, synonyms, antonyms, pronunciation, usage in sentences, etc.
The today's article will be from "The Hindu" newspaper. Understand the gist of the article using the meaning of below-given words and practice questions at the end of this article.
Negative signals: on falling inflation rates
Important Words from the Article
1. Word: Wherewithal (साधन)
- Pronunciation: hwair-with-awl/वेर्विदॉल
- Part of Speech: Noun
- Meaning: the money or other means needed for a particular purpose.
- Synonyms: resources, assets, cash
- Antonyms: inability, ineptitude, incompetence
- Use in a Sentence: She didn't have the wherewithal to repay the loan
2. Word: Topple (गिर पड़ना)
- Pronunciation: taw-pal/टापल
- Part of Speech: Adjective
- Meaning: overbalance or cause to overbalance and fall/remove (a government or person in authority) from power; overthrow.
- Synonyms: overthrow, oust, depose, unseat, overturn
- Antonyms: establish, hold, increase, rise, support
- Use in a Sentence: It is the high time to take some serious and effective steps to topple the orthodoxy of society.
3. 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
- Use in a Sentence: His resignation from the competition was a tactical manoeuvre.
4. Word: Plague (कष्ट देना)
- Part of Speech: Verb
- Meaning:
a) cause continual trouble or distress to.
- Pronunciation:
- Synonyms: harass, pester, annoy
- Antonyms: aid, advantage, benefit
- Use in a Sentence: Fears about job security plague nearly half the workforce.
5. Word: Distress (दुःख होना)
- Pronunciation: dih-stres/डिस्ट्रेस
- Part of Speech: Noun
- Meaning:
a. extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain. [Noun]
b. cause (someone) anxiety, sorrow, or pain. [Verb]
- Synonyms: anguish, suffering
- Antonyms: comfort, pleasure
- Use in a Sentence: Jealousy causes distress and painful emotions.
6. Word: Verdict (विचार-फल)
- Pronunciation: vur-dikt/वर्डिक्ट
- Part of Speech: Noun
- Meaning:
a. a decision on an issue of fact in a civil or criminal case or an inquest.
b. an opinion or judgement.
- Synonyms: decision, resolution, pronouncement, conclusion
- Antonyms: accusation, inception, prelude
- Use in a Sentence: The board returned a unanimous guilty verdict.
7. Word: Lofty (उच्च)
- Pronunciation: lawf-tee/लॉफ्टी
- Part of Speech: Adjective
- Meaning:
a. of imposing height.
b. (of wool and other textiles) thick and resilient.
c. eminent - Synonyms: elevated, haughty
- Antonyms: modest, humble
- Use in a Sentence: The man has a lofty position in the firm.
8. Word: Dovish (शांतिवादी)
- Pronunciation: duhv-sh/डविश
- Part of Speech: Adjective
- Meaning:
a. supporting discussion or other peaceful solutions in political relationships rather than the use of force: - Synonyms: pacifist, warmhearted
- Antonyms: unfriendly, hostile
- Use in Sentence: She is a dovish legislator who was one of the underwriters of a model peace treaty.
9. Word: At the heart of (के केंद्र में)
- Pronunciation: एट द हार्ट ऑफ़
- Part of Speech: Phrase
- Meaning: at the centre of
- Synonyms: at the base of, underlying, focus
- Antonyms: apparently, lastly
- Use in a Sentence: A disagreement about boundaries is at the heart of the dispute.
10. Word: Step in (में हस्तक्षेप करना)
- Pronunciation: स्टेप इन
- Part of Speech: Phrasal verb of step
- Meaning:
a. become involved in a difficult situation, especially in order to help.
b. act as a substitute for someone. - Synonyms: intervene, intercede, mediate
- Antonyms: abandon, leave
- Use in a Sentence: The military may step in if the crisis continues.
Practice Time
Based on the words description, we have some practice questions for you. Answer these questions in the comments section. Our team will review them at the earliest!
Exercise 1:
| S No. | Write 1 synonym & Antonym of the given word |
| 1 | Distress |
| 2 | Plague |
| 3 | Wherewithal |
| 4 | Topple |
| 5 | Manoeuvre |
Exercise 2:
Try to frame sentences from the given words and share them with us in the comments section!
- At the heart of
- Step in
- Dovish
- Lofty
- Verdict
Answer in the comment section.
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