Shape Up your Vocabulary from Newspaper Wordlist: 9 March, 2019

Nowadays, English section of Banking exams is 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 areas 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.

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.

Happy Reading!

Now attempt the GK questions related to this article to boost your general knowledge.

G.K. Questions:

Q1. What was announced on the last day of filing nominations?

Q2. Since when Mr. Bouteflika had held the post of President?

Q3. For what was status quo allowed?

Algeria for change

Important Words from the Article

1. Word: Veteran (अनुभवी)

Pronunciation:vet-er-uh n /वेट्रन
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: a person who has had long experience in a particular field.
Synonyms: experienced, skilled
Antonyms: amateur, jejune
Usage in a Sentence: She is a veteran campaigner for human rights.

2. Word: Assurance (आश्वासन)

Pronunciation: uh-shoor-uhns/ अशुरन्स
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: certainty about something.
Synonyms: confidence, conviction, guarantee
Antonyms: fear, timidity, distrust
Usage in a Sentence: He gave me his personal assurance that the vehicle was safe.

3. Word: Insurgent (द्रोही)

Pronunciation: in-sur-juh nt/इन्सर्जन्ट
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: a person fighting against a government or invading force; a rebel or revolutionary.
Synonyms: maverick, rebel, revolutionary
Antonyms: loyal, compliant, obedient
Usage in a Sentence: Insurgent forces were reported advancing in the region.

4. Word: Thump (घूंसा, ठोंकना)

Pronunciation: thuhmp/ थम्प
Part of Speech: Verb, Noun
Meaning: a. hit or strike heavily, especially with the fist or a blunt implement. [Verb]
b. a dull, heavy blow with a person's fist or a blunt implement. [Noun]
Synonyms: hit, whack, knock
Antonyms: dab, accomplish, fingertip
Usage in a Sentence: The bass guitar began to thump so loudly that it resonated in my head.

5. Phrase: Modus Vivendi ( झगड़े का निपटारा होने तक की गई व्यवस्था)

Pronunciation: moh-duh s vi-ven-dee/ मोडुस वीवेन्डी
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: an arrangement or agreement allowing conflicting parties to coexist peacefully, either indefinitely or until a final settlement is reached.
Synonyms: lifestyle, way, manner
Antonyms: friction
Usage in a Sentence: We hope President Ma's modus vivendi will demonstrate more dynamism and substance.

6. Phrase: Clamp Down (कठोर नीति)

Pronunciation: klamp doun/क्लैम्प्डाउन
Part of Speech: Phrasal Verb of Clamp
Meaning: a. suppress or prevent something in an oppressive or harsh manner.
Synonyms: suppress, prevent
Antonyms: bring up, extract
Usage in a Sentence: The situation could worsen this year as the government continues to clamp down on credit.

7. Word: Dissent (एतराज़ करना)

Pronunciation: dih-sent/ डिसेन्ट
Part of Speech: Verb, Noun
Meaning:
a. the holding or expression of opinions at variance with those commonly or officially held. [Noun]
b. hold or express opinions that are at variance with those commonly or officially held. [Verb]
Synonyms: conflict, disagree
Antonyms: ascent, approve
Usage in a Sentence: There were murmurs of both assent and dissent from the crowd.

8. Word: Turbulence (अशांति)

Pronunciation: tur-byuh-luh ns/ टर्ब्युलन्स
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: a state of conflict or confusion.
Synonyms: disturbance, agitation, turmoil
Antonyms: calmness, serenity, tranquility
Usage in a Sentence: Yesterday, I had a very smooth journey with no turbulence at all.

9. Word: Fray ( झगड़ा)

Pronunciation: freɪ/फ्रै
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: a situation of intense competitive activity, a battle or fight.
Synonyms: brawl, scuffle, quarrel
Antonyms: agreement, harmony, tranquility
Usage in a Sentence: Why should we get involved in others fray?

10. Word: Evade (बचना)

Pronunciation: ih-veyd/ इवेड
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: escape or avoid (someone or something), especially by guile or trickery.
Synonyms: avoid, escape, circumvent
Antonyms: accept, confront, take on
Usage in a Sentence: If you try to evade paying your taxes you risk going to prison.

'Practice Corner'

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. 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!

Turbulence
Evade
Thump
Modus Vivendi
Clamp down

Exercise 2: Match the columns!

S No.	Words	Synonyms
1	Veteran	Conviction
2	Fray	Conflict
3	Dissent	Skilled
4	Assurance	Maverick
5	Thump	Scuffle
6	Insurgent	Knock

Exercise 3: Identify the words from the graphics!

Pictures are one of the best ways to enhance your memory. Four sets of words, each followed by an image, is given below. The images represent one word from the given words. Identify the correct answer and post them in the comment section.

A. Assurance
B. Fray
C. Evade
D. Thump