Sign Up on PracticeMock for Free Tests, General Awareness, Current Affairs, Exam Notifications and Updates If you have been appearing for competitive exams , you must have realized the importance of vocabulary. A good vocabulary not only helps you to read and understand a Reading Comprehension passage fast, but it also helps you in answering other types of questions fast and with accuracy. When talking about vocabulary, the importance of The Hindu’s Editorial can’t be understated. Not only do you come across new words, phrases etc. but you will also know their meanings. While going through, the editorial you also get to know the editorial’s point of view on the latest events & happenings. To help you increase your vocab, we have come up with this Hindu Vocabulary article where we will be listing the meaning of difficult words/ phrases so that it will be easy for you to understand words & their respective meanings.
List of Daily Hindu Vocab- May, June & July 2022
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Difficult Word/ Phrase Contextual Sense Offence The team that is trying to score Pulsating Exciting Climax A decisive moment Gallop run somewhere very quickly Centurion an officer in the army of ancient Rome who was responsible for 100 soldiers Draw Finish a game with an equal number of points, goals, etc. Comeback Even the score, in sports Scare Sudden mass fear and anxiety over anticipated events Intervening Occurring or falling between events or points in time Linger Remain present although waning or gradually dying Bow out Retire gracefully Hold the reins to be in control Indifferent Marked by a lack of interest Marauding raiding Aggression A feeling of hostility that arouses thoughts of attack Shed Get rid of Improbable Not likely to be true or to occur or to have occurred Bludgeoning to hit them several times with a heavy object Deflating take away somebody’s confidence or make somebody seem less important
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The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary– Jul 1, 2022
Difficult Word/ Phrase Contextual Sense Fallout Any adverse and unwanted secondary effect Humanely characterized by kindness, mercy, sympathy, etc Lethal Of an instrument of certain death Grim Shockingly repellent Peril A source of danger Asylum A shelter from danger or hardship Lacunae A blank gap or missing part Searing Severely critical Stubbornly difficult to handle Lock horn argue about something Multitude A large indefinite number Bipartisan Supported by both sides Collaborative Accomplished by working jointly Glimmer a faint indication dig in one’s heels resist stubbornly; refuse to give in Hammer out Discuss vehemently in order to reach a solution or an agreement Cede Give over Melting pot a place where a lot of different cultures, ideas, etc. come together Coterminous Being of equal extent, scope or duration
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The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary– Jun 30, 2022
Difficult Word/ Phrase Contextual Sense Absurd Inconsistent with reason, logic or common sense Vile extremely unpleasant or bad Embarrassment feeling ashamed or shy Incite Provoke or stir up Enmity A state of deep-seated ill-will Pseudonymous using a name that is not their real name Vengeance The act of taking revenge Resentment A feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will Antipathy A feeling of intense dislike Bigotry the state of feeling, or the act of expressing, strong, unreasonable beliefs or opinions Conjure up Summon into action or bring into existence Flagrant that shocks you because it is done in a very obvious way and shows no respect for people, laws, etc. Rant Pompous or pretentious talk or writing Slur A disparaging remark Breath-taking Very surprising or shocking Insinuation An indirect (and usually malicious) implication Deity a god or goddess Unwittingly Without knowledge or intention Odium Hate coupled with disgust Hounding Pursue or chase relentlessly Travesty A comedy characterized by broad satire and improbable situations Spiteful Showing malicious ill will and a desire to hurt
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The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary– Jun 29, 2022
Difficult Word/ Phrase Contextual Sense Essence importance Manoeuvre A plan for attaining a particular goal Dissident Disagreeing, especially with a majority Vote out to defeat (an incumbent) in an election Defection the desertion of one’s political party in favor of an opposing one Unhindered Not slowed, blocked or interfered with Actualise Make real Adjudication The final judgment in a legal proceeding Albeit Even though Occasion cause Compliance Acting according to certain accepted standards Ploy A tactic or manoeuvre intended to gain an advantage Countenance give permission Render announce Nugatory Of no real value Menace Something that is a source of danger
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The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary– Jun 27, 2022
Difficult Word/ Phrase Contextual Sense Keep up Maintain a required pace or level Extradition The surrender of an accused or convicted person by one state or country to another (usually under the provisions of a statute or treaty) Mastermind a very clever person who has planned or organized something Give up Stop trying or participating Wanted One who is tried to be located Reconnaissance The act of scouting or exploring Deposition a pretrial interrogation of a witness; usually conducted in a lawyer’s office Conspiracy A secret agreement between two or more people to perform an unlawful act Blasphemous showing a lack of respect for God or religion Mandated Assign authority to Pursue Go in search of Convict find or declare guilty Rectify Correct Concerted Involving the joint activity of two or more Turn the spotlight on something to attract attention to something, usually to give information about something bad: Predilection a strong liking or preference Reprieve a temporary relief or escape, as from trouble
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The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary– Jun 24, 2022
Difficult Word/ Phrase Contextual Sense Paradigm shift a complete and important change in the usual or accepted way of doing or thinking about somebody/something Guerrilla A member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage and harassment Sweep across to spread or pass rapidly across, through, or along (a region, area, etc.) Overhaul to look at something carefully and change or repair it if necessary Break into manage to have some success Script Write Devastating damaging Psyche human mind or soul Lay down stop fighting a battle or war and make peace Vow Make a solemn pledge or promise Inimical Not friendly Strike a chord Create an emotional response Cartel an association of similar businesses that have grouped together in order to prevent competition and to control prices Outsize Larger than normal for its kind Bloc A group of voters or politicians who have common objectives Idly Not in action or at work Brace Prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult Emanate to come out from a source Pulverize Destroy completely
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The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary– Jun 23, 2022
Difficult Word/ Phrase Contextual Sense Steal a march Gain an advantage over unexpectedly Poised about to do something Elevation the highest stage of development Testimony Something that serves as evidence Mobilisation Organized for a purpose Subaltern Inferior in status Incorporate Include Relentless Not stopping Tilt to direct something so as to favor a particular opinion or side Counter in a way that opposes something Radical Markedly new or introducing fundamental change Starkly In sharp outline or contrast Adrift Without a clear purpose or direction Ensconce Fix firmly Cocoon Protective cover Consensus Full agreement between a number of people
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The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary– Jun 22, 2022
Difficult Word/ Phrase Contextual Sense clear the decks prepare for an event or course of action by dealing with anything that might hinder progress Cater Give what is desired or needed Vanguard the leading position in any movement or field Underscore Give extra weight to (a communication) Laudable Worthy of high praise Perceptible Easily seen or detected Staggered arranged so that they do not all happen at the same time Shrink Reduce in size Duopoly State of market dominance by two companies Viability Capable of being done in a practical and useful way Bank Have faith or confidence in Roll out officially launch or introduce a new product or service Confines Limits Roil to move or proceed turbulently
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The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary– Jun 21, 2022
Difficult Word/ Phrase Contextual Sense Relentless not stopping Persecution cruel and unfair treatment of a person or group, especially because of their political beliefs Fillip Anything that makes one feel encouraged Go-ahead A signal to proceed Extradite Hand over to the authorities of another country Collaborate Work together on a common enterprise of project Tenure The term during which some position is held Predecessor One who precedes you in time (as in holding a position or office) Grave Causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm Severe Intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality Autocracy A political system governed by a single individual Redaction an edited work Bulwark something giving strong support or encouragement in time of need, danger, or doubt Repertoire A list or supply of something Perpetrator a person who carries out a harmful, illegal, or immoral act Dog Go after with the intent to catch Forefront the leading position in any movement or field Enshrine preserve (a right, tradition, or idea) in a form that ensures it will be protected and respected Pivotal Being of crucial importance Onus something that is one’s duty or responsibility
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The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary– Jun 20, 2022
Difficult Word/ Phrase Contextual Sense Fora A public meeting or assembly for open discussion Déjà vu The experience of thinking that a new situation had occurred before Pile a lot of something Prosecute Conduct a prosecution (conduct of legal proceedings against a defendant for criminal behaviour) in a court of law Overturn Cancel officially Convict declare guilty Overwhelming Very strong Acrimony A rough and bitter manner Bilateral Affecting two parties Grey list Grey listing means FATF has placed a country under increased monitoring to check its progress on measures against money laundering and terrorism financing Loophole an ambiguity that makes it possible to evade a difficulty or obligation Charge a statement that says that somebody has done something illegal or bad Pursuance the action of trying to achieve something Derail to cause to fail or become deflected from a purpose; reduce or delay the chances for success or development of
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The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary– Jun 17, 2022
Difficult Word/ Phrase Contextual Sense Nod A sign of assent, salutation or command Festering to become or cause to become bitter, irritated, etc, esp over a long period of time; rankle Imperative Some duty that is essential and urgent Drastic Forceful and extreme and rigorous Coincide Happen simultaneously Pandemic An epidemic that is geographically widespread Tackle Accept as a challenge Concomitant Occurring with or following as a consequence War footing the condition of being prepared to undertake or maintain war Chunk A considerable portion Ameliorative Tending to make something better Squander Spend thoughtlessly Reap Get or derive Belated Delayed
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The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary– Jun 16, 2022
Difficult Word/ Phrase Contextual Sense Demolition Complete destruction of a building Retribution The act of taking revenge Conspirator a member of a group of people who are planning to do something bad or illegal Amply Sufficiently; more than adequately Fig-leaf a thing intended to conceal a difficulty or embarrassment Brush aside Bar from attention or consideration Rehabilitation The restoration of someone to a useful place in society In the wake of following (someone or something), especially as a consequence. Brook to bear; tolerate Stringent Demanding strict attention to rules and procedures Convoluted extremely involved; intricate; complicated Purported Have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming Suo motu on its own motion; the term is usually applied to actions by a judge taken without a prior motion or request from the parties Proportionality The principle of proportionality is the idea that an action should not be more severe than is necessary, especially in a war or when punishing someone for a crime
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The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary– Jun 15, 2022
Difficult Word/ Phrase Contextual Sense Conflict An open clash between two opposing groups Troop soldiers or armed forces Blast their way somewhere If someone blasts their way somewhere, they get there by shooting at people or causing an explosion Artillery an army unit that uses big guns Shell Ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun Ammunition Projectiles to be fired from a gun Ramp up Bolster or strengthen Bleak Offering little or no hope Retreat Move away or backward Slap An act or expression of criticism and censure Biting Very harsh Sanctions Something someone is made to do to compensate for a wrongdoing Reap Get or derive Soaring Ascending to a level markedly higher than the usual Maximalist Somebody who holds extreme views and is not prepared to compromise Imperative Requiring attention or action Batter seriously damaged or affected Brink The limit beyond which something happens or changes Devastating Wreaking or capable of wreaking complete destruction
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The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary– Jun 14, 2022
Difficult Word/ Phrase Contextual Sense Intensifying Increasing in strength or intensity Rivalry The act of competing Geopolitical Relating to the study of the effects of economic geography on the powers of the state Eye-opening Something surprising and revealing Weaponry Weapons considered collectively Coercive relating to or using force or threats Bilateral Having two sides Prospect The possibility of future success Imminent Close in time; about to occur Fortify Make strong or stronger De-escalation reduction of the intensity of a conflict or potentially violent situation Band Form a group or unite Restrain To close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement Destabilising Become unstable Nascent Being born or beginning Tussle Disorderly fighting
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The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary– Jun 13, 2022
Difficult Word/ Phrase Contextual Sense Omnibus Providing for many things at once Prosecute to officially charge somebody with a crime and try to show that he/she is guilty, in a court of law Allegedly According to what has been declared but not proved Vilify Spread negative information about Outrage Strike with disgust or revulsion Ill-will unfriendly feeling; hate; dislike Defy to elude, esp in a baffling way Animosity a strong feeling of dislike and anger Inflammatory Arousing to action or rebellion Club Unite with a common purpose Emanate Proceed or issue forth, as from a source Tit-for-tat An equivalent given in return Transgression the violation of a law or a duty or moral principle Tactic A plan for attaining a particular goal Spin A distinctive interpretation Transmorgify Change completely the nature or appearance of Purport Have as a plan or objective Foment Try to stir up public opinion Insurrection Organized opposition to authority Dissent A difference of opinion Ambit An area in which something acts or operates or has power or control
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The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary– Jun 10, 2022
Difficult Word/ Phrase Contextual Sense Tug of war Any hard struggle between equally matched groups Turf Range of jurisdiction or influence Disruptive Characterized by unrest, disorder or insubordination Meddle to touch something that does not belong to you Set the cat among the pigeons say or do something that is likely to cause trouble or controversy At loggerheads In a dispute or confrontation Undermine hinder normal operations Bypass to ignore, fail to consult, etc. Consuming Very strong; urgently felt Latter Referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned Curtail Place restrictions on Thorn in your side someone or something that continually causes problems for you Tussle Disorderly fighting Rein in to limit or control (someone or something) Propagate Cause to spread Propellant Something causing you to move forward Grievance A resentment strong enough to justify retaliation Stand-off a situation in which neither of two opposing groups or forces will make a move until the other one does something In tandem Together Nosedive To get much worse
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The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary– Jun 9, 2022
Difficult Word/ Phrase Contextual Sense Manpower The force of workers available Enforcement ensuring observance of or obedience to Lax Lacking in rigour or strictness Creditable Worthy of often limited commendation Compliance Acting according to certain accepted standards Surveillance Close observation of a person or group Incremental Increasing gradually by regular degrees or additions Scrutinise To look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail Barring The act of excluding someone Penultimate Second last Liberal Showing or characterized by broad-mindedness Hesitant unable to act or decide quickly or firmly
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The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary– Jun 8, 2022
Difficult Word/ Phrase Contextual Sense Conundrum A difficult problem Strained Showing signs of mental and emotional tension Allege Make an accusation or assertion without any proof Friction A state of conflict between persons Assent Agreement with a statement or proposal to do something Underscore emphasizing the importance of something Conferment the act of giving something (such as a degree, award, title, or right) to someone Regime a form of government or rule; political system Intent Purpose Vest Place (authority, property, or rights) in the control of a person or group of persons Insulate Separate in order to protect or prevent interaction Discretion Freedom to act or judge on one’s own Forthcoming Frank, direct Cease Put an end to a state or an activity Presciently With foresight Perpetuate continue Autonomy The capacity of a system to make its own decisions about its actions Undue Beyond normal limits
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The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary– Jun 7, 2022
Difficult Word/ Phrase Contextual Sense Stern Very serious Assert State categorically Inflection point a time of significant change in a situation Communalisation act or process of making related to a small community Alacrity great willingness, eagerness or enthusiasm Sensitivity a tendency to have a strong emotional reaction, esp to be offended or upset Slam Strongly criticize Offending Responsible for causing difficulty, displeasure, disgust, etc. Accord to grant; bestow Introspection The contemplation of your own thoughts and desires and conduct Draw the line to put a limit on what you will do or allow to happen, esp. because you feel something is wrong Adhere Be compatible or in accordance with Prime time The hours between 7 and 11 p.m. when the largest tv audience is available Radical (used of opinions and actions) far beyond the norm Spar Fight verbally Blatantly very obvious and intentional, when this is a bad thing Snowball Increase or accumulate at a rapidly accelerating rate
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The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary– Jun 6, 2022
Difficult Word/ Phrase Contextual Sense Bypoll an election held in a single political constituency to fill a vacancy arising during a government’s term of office Do-or-die Desperately determined High-stake involving serious risks if there is no success Slumber Dormant state Chaos A state of extreme confusion and disorder Stronghold an area in which there is a lot of support for a particular belief or group of people especially a political party Demise death Align Adjust Referendum A popular vote by the electorate whether to approve a specific legislative act Championing to support or fight for a particular group or idea Reinforce Make stronger Humility a lack of false pride Recalibrate Make fine adjustments Necessitate to make something necessary Revamp to change or arrange something again, in order to improve it Nurture Help grow Eat humble pie speak or behave in a way which tells people that you admit you were wrong about something Churn frequent replacement of employees with new employees
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The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary– Jun 3, 2022
Difficult Word/ Phrase Contextual Sense Grim Shockingly offensive Trigger Put in motion, initiate On the verge of at the point when (something) is about to happen or is very likely to happen Contemplate Consider as a possibility Exodus A journey by a large group to escape from a hostile environment Abominable Exceptionally bad or displeasing Predicament A situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one Reconciliation The reestablishing of cordial relations Subtle Difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyse Surge A sudden or abrupt strong increase Outreach the extent or length of reaching out Spectrum A broad range of related objects, values, qualities, ideas or activities Conducive helpful Dole out Give or provide in small portions Alter Make different Termination The act of ending something Disadvantageous Involving or creating circumstances detrimental to success or effectiveness Alienation Separation resulting from hostility Exploit Use or manipulate to one’s advantage Afresh Again but in a new or different way Dilution Weakening Triumphalism Gloating or excessive celebration over the defeat of an opponent
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The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary– Jun 2, 2022
Difficult Word/ Phrase Contextual Sense Choppy Jerky Spur Incite or stimulate Reckon Expect to be true; believe Woe Great sorrow Assertion A declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary) Meagre Deficient in amount, quality or extent Evoke Make appear Flashback An unexpected but vivid recurrence of a past experience Trajectory the way in which a process or event develops over a period of time Reluctant Offering resistance Uptick A small increase Silver lining a comforting or hopeful aspect of an otherwise desperate or unhappy situation Lingering to persist or continue, esp in the mind Aloof apart Flare up Erupt or intensify suddenly Squeeze to oppress with exacting demands Dampen Suppress or constrain so as to lessen in intensity Rising tide an increase in the amount or strength of something Strand Drive (a vessel) ashore Detritus The remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up
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The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary– Jun 1, 2022
Difficult Word/ Phrase Contextual Sense Advisory giving advice only Downplay Represent as less significant or important Bizarre very strange or unusual Sensible Showing reason or sound judgment Exponentially (with reference to an increase) more and more rapidly Fraudster A person who cheats someone Scam A fraudulent business scheme Biometrics The use of physical characteristics (face shape, finger prints, etc.) of an individual for personal identification Rife Excessively abundant Ambivalent Uncertain or unable to decide about what course to follow Indiscriminate random Flip-flop A decision to reverse an earlier decision Discretion Freedom to act or judge on one’s own Universalise Make common to all Missionary zeal great enthusiasm Scrutiny The act of examining something closely (as for mistakes) Crack down on take severe measures against someone or something.
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The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary– May 31, 2022
Difficult Word/ Phrases Contextual Sense Top-notch very good or impressive Debutant a person who is making a first appearance in a particular capacity High Happy and excited and energetic Clinch win conclusively Clinical extremely objective and realistic Delirious Marked by uncontrolled excitement or emotion Tepid Feeling or showing little interest or enthusiasm Hype intensive or exaggerated publicity Dish out Give or provide in small portions Tussle Struggle Anchor Fixed Stretch Extension Redemption Recovery Weigh down burden Turn the corner Get past the worst point of a process Finesse A highly developed state of perfection Brisk Quick and energetic Prising to obtain with difficulty Chipping in contribute Cut across to precede or go beyond considerations of Etch to depict or impress sharply and distinctly Wrest to get by effort
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The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary– May 30, 2022
Difficult Word/ Phrase Contextual Sensse Pay price to experience the bad result of something you have done Endemic (Of or relating to a disease) constantly present to greater or lesser extent in a particular locality Surveillance Close observation Under the radar Not getting attention Genome sequencing A laboratory method that is used to determine the entire genetic makeup of a specific organism or cell type Outbreak the sudden start of something unpleasant (especially a disease) Rave party a big event at which young people dance to electronic music in a large building or in the open air Exportation something causing to spread in another part of the world Scant Limited than what is required Mortality rate The ratio of deaths in an area to the population of that area Clade a group of living organisms that includes all the descendants sharing specific genetic traits of a common ancestor Mutation an alteration in the genetic material (the genome) of a cell of a living organism or of a virus that is more or less permanent and that can be transmitted to the cell’s or the virus’s descendants Spur stimulate
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The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary– May 27, 2022
Difficult Word/ Phrase Contextual Sense Assault weapon Semi-automatic firearm capable of accepting a detachable magazine Grim inspiring horror Tackle Accept as a challenge Outrage Strike with disgust or revulsion Perish Cease to live Scarcely Only a very short time before Plea A humble request for help from someone in authority Bear Have rightfully Stamp out End or extinguish by forceful means Shadowy Lacking clarity or distinctness Lobbying Attempt to influence (a public official or decision-maker) in favour of a specific opinion or cause Clamp down Repress or suppress (something regarded as undesirable) Rip into Criticize or abuse strongly and violently Proliferation A rapid increase in number (especially a rapid increase in the number of deadly weapons)
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The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary– May 26, 2022
Difficult Word/ Phrase Contextual Sense Mobilise Organize for a purpose Hue aspect Chilling Provoking fear or terror Indoctrinate to force somebody to accept particular beliefs without considering others Portend Be a sign of something to come, esp. something important or bad Landfall the land neared Disown to deny any connection with Cut no ice to not cause someone to change their opinion or decision Posturing false behaviour in order to impress or deceive people Upsurge A sudden or abrupt strong increase Nihilistic Related to complete denial of all established authority and institutions Brutal Punishingly harsh Angst An acute but unspecific feeling of anxiety Extremist (used of opinions and actions) far beyond the norm Futile Producing no result or effect Toxic Unpleasant and damaging or offensive Devious Characterized by insincerity or deceit Ambiguity An expression whose meaning cannot be determined from its context Provocative Serving or tending to provoke, excite, or stimulate Expediency doing what is convenient rather than what is morally right Shore up Support, help or boost something that would otherwise be weak or fail
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The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary– May 25, 2022
Difficult Word/ Phrase Contextual Sense Remuneration Money that is paid regularly for doing work Pecking order the way that the positions people have are arranged according to their status or power within the group Trickle down gradually benefit the poorest as a result of the increasing wealth of the richest Doff your hat to somebody to show respect to someone or something Rung level in a hierarchy Convergence The occurrence of two or more things coming together Pandemic a disease that spreads over a whole country or the whole world Harassment behaviour which is intended to trouble or annoy someone Mere Being nothing more than specified Hostile Impossible to bring into friendly accord Privations A state of extreme poverty Fraught with full of (something bad or unwanted) Peril A state of danger involving risk Cheerlead enthusiastic and vocal support Crescendo a gradual increase in intensity Last mile the last stage in a process Settle down Become quiet or calm
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The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary– May 24, 2022
Difficult Word/ Phrase Contextual Sense All hands on deck said to mean that a particular situation requires everyone to work hard in order to achieve an aim Belated Delayed Spur Stimulate Burgeoning Grow and flourish Surge A sudden or abrupt strong increase Consumer price index A Consumer Price Index (CPI) is designed to measure the changes over time in general level of retail prices of selected goods and services that households purchase for the purpose of consumption Soar Rise rapidly Flag to draw attention to (something) Dampener Something having a restraining or subduing effect Inaction The state of being inactive Buoyant Characterized by liveliness and lightheartedness Emanate Proceed or issue forth, as from a source Onus something that is one’s duty or responsibility Sink to become lower in level Pare Decrease gradually or bit by bit Fallout Any adverse and unwanted secondary effect Volatile Liable to lead to sudden change Undergird Lend support to Hue Aspect In concert Doing something together
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The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary– May 23, 2022
Difficult Word/ Phrase Contextual Sense Apprehension Fearful anticipation Bar To prohibit Defensive rejecting criticisms of oneself or covering up one’s failings Articulate state clearly Stand Be in some specified state or condition Mismatch Not equal Evident Clearly revealed Pool any communal combination of resources, funds, etc Curb keep within limits Opportune Suitable or at a time that is suitable or advantageous especially for a particular purpose Delegation A group of representatives or delegates U-turn A decision to reverse an earlier decision Persist last a long time Glean Gather Sooner rather than later before much time has gone by
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The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary– May 20, 2022
Difficult Word/ Phrase Contextual Sense Quarry A surface excavation for extracting stone or slate Hazardous Involving risk or danger Fraught Marked by distress Collusion secret or illegal cooperation or conspiracy, especially in order to cheat or deceive others Culpability A state of guilt Bear Bring forth Testimony Something that serves as evidence Boulder A large smooth mass of rock detached from its place of origin Debris The remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up Fateful having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences Interregnum The time between two reigns, governments, etc. Breach an act that breaks an agreement, a law, etc. Plunge Fall abruptly Aggravate Make worse Nexus A connected group Plundering Given to taking by force what is desired Exchequer The funds of a government, institution or individual Mushroom Grow and spread fast Irretrievable Impossible to recover Shark a person who preys on or victimizes others, esp by swindling or extortion Have an axe to grind have a private reason for doing or being involved in something Spurt a sudden, brief period of intense activity
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The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary– May 19, 2022
Difficult Word/ Phrase Contextual Sense Endorsement Formal and explicit approval Invoke resort to Campaign Exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person Revulsion a strong feeling of repugnance, distaste, or dislike Abate Make less active or intense Draw Get or derive Embroil Force into some kind of situation, condition, or course of action Confessional Relating to a written document acknowledging an offence and signed by the guilty party Indictment An accusation of wrongdoing Deliberate Carefully thought out in advance Discern understand Jurisdiction (law) the territory within which power can be exercised Remission a reduction of the term of a sentence of imprisonment Inimical adverse or unfavourable Concurrence Agreement of opinions Infirmity The state of being weak in health or body (especially from old age) Sticking point an obstacle to progress towards an agreement or goal Cynically in a way that shows you believe that people are only interested in themselves and are not sincere: Dastardly wicked and cruel Ponder Think deeply about a subject or question over a period of time
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The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary– May 18, 2022
Difficult Word/ Phrase Contextual Sense Accountability Responsibility to someone or for some activity Shortcomings deficiency Dynastic Related to powerful leaders in the same family Deviation divergence from the official ideology or policies of a political party Backing The act of providing approval and support Hang fire delay or be delayed in taking action or progressing Ideological Concerned with or suggestive of ideas Inertia lack of energy Decadence behaviour, attitudes, etc. that show low moral standards Immobilise Prohibit the use of (assets) Prompt Serve as the inciting cause of Assertion A declaration that is made emphatically Ginger group a highly active faction within a party or movement that presses for stronger action on a particular issue Sagging weakening Helm a position of leadership Era A period marked by distinctive character Nepotism Favouritism shown to relatives or close friends by those in power Avarice extremely strong desire for money and possessions
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The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary– May 17, 2022
Difficult Word/ Phrase Contextual Sense Disprove Prove to be false Detractor One who disparages or belittles the worth of something Adage a well-known phrase expressing something that is always true about people or the world Set off Provoke or stir up Pitchfork to thrust (someone) unwillingly into a position Turmoil Disturbance usually in protest In the face of When confronted with Erstwhile Belonging to some prior time Brush aside Bar from attention or consideration Contend assert Stave off Prevent the occurrence of Resentment A feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will Viable that can be done Consortium A group of individuals or companies formed to transact some specific business or to promote a common interest Stricken affected by something overwhelming Abolish Do away with Speculation A message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence Squander To waste (something)
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Very bad site not updated vocab months in Jan Feb mar 2021
Hey Manibhushan, We did update the Hindu vocab for the months of Jan & Feb but unfortunately because of some technical issue, those got deleted. But you can download the Free PDFs of Hindu Vocab of last year and keep updating your word power.
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Namaste Nikunj jii..
You are providing every day vocabulary from The Hindu editorial which is really a great boon to the competitive aspirants like me…
But, one thing I just want to tell you that please provide that editorial also, to make us understand the meaning of the context. please take this into consideration!!
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Nikunj sir please upload the monthly vocab pdf of September month
You have the daily please combine in one pdf
Very helpful