Shape Up your Vocabulary from Newspaper Wordlist: 2nd November, 2018

In the English language, Vocabulary plays an important role. To increase your command over it, reading skills need to be enhanced. To improve your reading skills, just read the newspaper on daily basis and understand the meaning of different words. This will help you to understand the context of the sentences very easily.

Our series, ‘Shape up your Vocabulary from Newspaper Wordlist’ aims to help you understand the different aspects of the commonly used words, ranging from their meaning, pronunciation, synonym, antonym, proper use in sentences, etc.

So, here is an important editorial for you from ‘The Hindu Businessline’, followed by important words from the same, to help you strengthen your vocabulary.

Happy Reading!

GK Questions:

Q1. What is the full form of MUDRA?

Q2. Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act, 2003 is enacted by ____.

At loggerheads

Challenging Words from the Article

1. Word: Veil (ढकना)

Pronunciation: veyl/वैल
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning:
a. partially conceal, disguise, or obscure.
Synonyms: cover, hide
Antonyms: unveil, expose, uncover
Use in a Sentence: He made only a veiled reference to international concerns over human rights issues.

2. Word: Turmoil (खलबली)

Pronunciation: tur-moil/टर्मॉइल
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: a state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty.

Synonyms: disorder, clutter, chaos, mess
Antonyms: calm, peace, structure
Use in a Sentence: His mind was in a state of constant turmoil.

3. Word: Outburst (प्रकोप)

Pronunciation: out-burst/आउट्बर्स्ट
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning:
a. a sudden release of strong emotion.
b. a sudden occurrence of a particular activity.
Synonyms: flare-up, blow-up, blaze, attack
Antonyms: harmony, peace
Use in a Sentence: A forceful outburst blew over the garden.

4. Word: At Loggerheads (असहमत)

Pronunciation: law-ger-hed/लॉगर्हेड
Part of Speech: Phrase of loggerhead
Meaning: in violent dispute or disagreement.
Synonyms: clashing, quarreling
Antonyms: agreements, understanding
Use in a Sentence: The Prime Minister is at loggerheads with the chairman over public spending.

5. Word: Encroach (अतिक्रमण करना)

Pronunciation: en-krohch/एन्क्रोच
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning:

a. intrude on (a person's territory, rights, personal life, etc.).

b. advance gradually beyond usual or acceptable limits.

Synonyms: trespass, invade
Antonyms: banish, abstain, keep off
Use in Sentence: The new institutions do not encroach on political power.

6. Word: Imprudent (अविवेकपूर्ण)

Pronunciation: im-prood-nt/इम्प्रूडन्ट
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning:
a. not showing care for the consequences of an action; rash.
Synonyms: unwise, injudicious, incautious,
Antonyms: wise, cautious, careful
Use in a Sentence: It was imprudent of you to lend money to a stranger.

7. Word: Demarcate (निर्धारित करना)

Pronunciation: dih-mahr-keyt/डिमार्केट
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning:
a. to mark the limits or boundaries of something
b. separate or distinguish from.
Synonyms: delimit, define, restrict, divide
Antonyms: connect, join, align, amalgamate
Use in a Sentence: Transparency will demarcate the value creators and destroyers.

8. Word: Curtail (कम करना)

Pronunciation:ker-teyl /कर्टैल
Part of Speech:
Meaning:

a. reduce in extent or quantity; impose a restriction on.

b. deprive someone of (something).

Synonyms: shorten, reduce, diminish
Antonyms: extend, prolong, maximize
Use in a Sentence: We must try to curtail our spending.

9. Word: Wrath (रोष)

Pronunciation: rahth/रैथ
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: extreme anger.
Synonyms: resentment, outrage, annoyance
Antonyms: happiness, delight, peace
Use in a Sentence: The people feared the wrath of God.

10. Word: Ratchet up (बढ़ावा)

Pronunciation: rach-it -up/रैचट अप
Part of Speech: Phrasal verb with Ratchet
Meaning: to increase something over a period of time
Synonyms: surge, boost
Antonyms: decline, drop
Use in a Sentence: The debate should ratchet up awareness of the problem among members of the general public.

11. Word: Fraught (व्याकुल)

Part of Speech: Adjective
Pronunciation: frawt/फ्रॉट
Meaning: causing or affected by anxiety or stress.
Synonyms: anxious, diligent
Antonyms: devoid, calm
Use in a Sentence: Their marriage has been fraught with difficulties.

12. Word: Undermine (क्षीण करना)

Pronunciation: uhn-der-mahyn/अन्डर्माइन
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: lessen the effectiveness, power, or ability of, especially gradually or insidiously.
Synonyms: threaten, weaken, compromise, diminish
Antonyms: strengthen, bolster, boost
Use in a Sentence: High-income tax can undermine work incentives.

Practice Time

Based on the above article, we have some practice questions for you. Try to answer these questions in the comments section & our team will review them at the earliest!

Exercise 1:

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!