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List of Daily Hindu Vocab- Dec 2022, Jan, Feb & Mar 2023
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Difficult Word/ Phrase Contextual Sense Stance the opinions that somebody expresses publicly about something Misgiving Fearful expectation or anticipation Confounding That confounds, contradicts or confuses Stridently in an extremely forceful way Unprecedented Having no precedent; novel; never seen before Kerfuffle noise, excitement, and argument Vehemently in a forceful manner Proviso A stipulated condition Catastrophic Extremely harmful; bringing physical or financial ruin Grievance A complaint about a (real or imaginary) wrong that causes resentment and is grounds for action Redress Act of correcting an error or a fault or an evil Recompense Payment or reward (as for service rendered) Apprehensive Mentally upset over possible misfortune or danger etc Ironically Contrary to plan or expectation Scarcely Almost not Exposition A systematic interpretation or explanation (usually written) of a specific topic Negligent Characterized by neglect and undue lack of concern Strive Attempt by employing effort Incumbent Necessary (for someone) as a duty or responsibility; morally binding
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The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary– Mar 28, 2023
Difficult Word/ Phrase Contextual Sense Haul a large amount of something that has been collected Emphatic Sudden and strong Boycott A group’s refusal to have commercial dealings with some organization in protest against its policies Propel Give an incentive for action Elite Selected as the best Unseeded used of players of lesser skill Assert to put (oneself) forward in an insistent manner Underscore Give extra weight to (a communication) Vie Seek or strive for the same thing as someone else Build-up The act of building up an accumulation Lucrative Producing a sizeable profit Blip a sudden minor shock Eye to fix the eyes upon
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The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary– Mar 27, 2023
Difficult Word/ Phrase Contextual Sense Take on Contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle Expulsion The act of forcing out someone or something Defamation A false accusation of an offence or a malicious misrepresentation of someone’s words or actions Rallying point A point or principle on which scattered or opposing groups can come together Momentarily For an instant or moment Vantage point a position or place that affords a wide or advantageous perspective Equidistant The same distance apart at every point Leverage Strategic advantage; power to act effectively Vulnerable Susceptible to attack Corner Gain control over Apparent Clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment Wary Marked by keen caution and watchful prudence Confront Oppose, as in hostility or a competition Break ranks fail to maintain solidarity Condemn Express strong disapproval of Rivalry competition between people, groups, etc. Vindictiveness A malevolent desire for revenge Dubious Fraught with uncertainty or doubt Deflect Prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening; to protect from or to keep away anything undesirable; to ward off Stay aloof not friendly to other people; distant
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The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary– Mar 26, 2023
Difficult Word/ Phrase Contextual Sense Antigone a daughter of Oedipus and Jocasta who defied her uncle, King Creon, by performing funeral rites over her brother, Polynices, and was condemned to be immured alive in a cave Exceptional Far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree Irony Incongruity between what might be expected and what actually occurs Prophecy Knowledge of the future (usually said to be obtained from a divine source) Taxonomic Related to practice of classifying plants and animals according to their presumed natural relationships Eponymous named after a particular person or group Defy Resist or confront with resistance Eloquence Powerful and effective language Trump Get the better of Species A specific kind of something Exotic Being or from or characteristic of another place or part of the world Poaching Hunt illegally Trafficking Trade or deal a commodity Stifle To suppress Sob Convulsive gasp made while weeping
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The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary– Mar 25, 2023
Difficult Word/ Phrase Contextual Sense Chilling effect a discouraging or deterring effect, esp. one resulting from a restrictive law or regulation Defamation A false accusation of an offence or a malicious misrepresentation of someone’s words or actions Conviction a final judgment of guilty in a criminal case and the punishment that is imposed Flag to draw attention to (something) Rigour The quality of being valid and rigorous Bedevil Harass persistently in cruel or annoying way Jibe An aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect Allege Declared but not proved Defamatory harmful and often untrue; tending to discredit or malign Sustain Lengthen or extend in duration or space Aggrieved Emotionally hurt, upset or annoyed Slur A disparaging remark Discretion Freedom to act or judge on one’s own Grave Causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm Fret Be agitated or irritated Legacy being or having to do with something, esp. something outdated or otherwise undesirable, that is carried over from a previous system, business operation, etc Contemporary Belonging to the present time Misdeed Improper, wicked or immoral behaviour Dismay The feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
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The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary– Mar 24, 2023
Difficult Word/ Phrase Contextual Sense Prudent marked by sound judgment Reiteration The act of repeating over and again (or an instance thereof) Accumulated Added together or increased by growth over different time intervals Corpus Capital as contrasted with the income derived from it Deterrent Something that acts to discourage certain behaviour or action Contemplate Consider as a possibility Reversion a return to a previous state, practice, or belief Entail Have as a logical consequence Fiscal Relating to finance Regressive Opposing progress; returning to a former less advanced state Safety net an arrangement that helps to prevent disaster (usually with money) if something goes wrong Strike Stop work in order to press demands Aspire Desiring or striving for recognition or advancement Beneficiary The recipient of funds or other benefits Exacerbate Make worse Liberal Showing or characterized by broad-mindedness Pragmatic Concerned with practical matters
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The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary– Mar 23, 2023
Difficult Word/ Phrase Contextual Sense Abolition The act of abolishing a system, practice or institution (especially abolishing slavery) Merely And nothing more Barbaric Without civilizing influences Venture Proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers Capital punishment Putting a condemned person to death Humane Marked or motivated by concern with the alleviation of suffering Electrocution Execution by electricity Refrain Resist doing something Jurisprudence The branch of philosophy concerned with the law and the principles that lead courts to make the decisions they do Aggravate Make worse Mitigate (law) lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of Send to the gallows to sentence (someone) to death Clemency Leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice Dispose of Deal with or settle Commute Exchange a penalty for a less severe one Empirical Derived from experiment and observation rather than theory Botched-up an error or problem caused by ineptitude, carelessness, or mismanagement Perpetrate Perform an act, usually with a negative connotation
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The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary– Mar 19, 2023
Difficult Word/ Phrase Contextual Sense Logjam a difficult situation in which you cannot make progress easily because there are too many things to do Deadlock A situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible Backsliding A failure to maintain a higher state Allegation a formal accusation against somebody (often in a court of law) Sort out resolve a problem or difficulty Diaspora the movement of people away from their own country Ripple effect The effect of an event setting off other events in an unexpected way, or in unexpected areas Inevitable An unavoidable event For long for a long time Amplify Increase in size, volume or significance Clamour Loud and persistent outcry from many people Evade Avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues) Span To cover or extend over an area or time period Arbitrariness not seeming to be based on a reason, system or plan and sometimes seeming unfair Collusion Secret agreement Betray Reveal unintentionally Impunity Exemption from punishment or loss
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The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary– Mar 18, 2023
Difficult Word/ Phrase Contextual Sense Hostage a person given or held as security for the fulfillment of certain conditions or terms, promises, etc., by another Scrutiny The act of examining something closely (as for mistakes) Incumbent Currently holding an office Dispose of Deal with or settle Aggrieved Angry or resentful due to unfair treatment Allege Make an accusation or assertion without any proof At the threshold at the beginning of something or very close to something (such as a new condition, an important discovery, etc.) Gubernatorial Relating to a governor Constrain Compel to behave in a certain way Tactic A plan for attaining a particular goal Stall Deliberately delay an event or action Acute Of critical importance and consequence Boycott Refuse to sponsor; refuse to do business with Discourteous Showing no courtesy; rude Assent Agreement with a statement or proposal to do something Pronouncement An authoritative declaration A race to the bottom a situation characterized by a progressive lowering or deterioration of standards, especially (in business contexts) as a result of the pressure of competition
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The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary– Mar 17, 2023
Difficult Word/ Phrase Contextual Sense Dynamics Behaviour Nuanced With a subtle difference in attitude Exuberant Growing in extreme abundance Outflow something that flows out Falter Weaken Gloom An atmosphere of depression Infuse Fill, as with a certain quality Dispel Force to go away Slump Fall heavily or suddenly; decline markedly Vulnerability the quality of being vulnerable (able to be easily hurt, influenced, or attacked) Scramble An unceremonious and disorganized struggle Rein in to limit or control (someone or something) Benign Pleasant and beneficial in nature or influence Spell A period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition Contractionary (economics) a period of economic decline or negative growth Streak An unbroken series of events Insulate protect Curb Lessen the intensity of Constrict compress Nimble with quickness and lightness and ease Dither be undecided; be uncertain Rejig Put into a new order or arrangement
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The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary– Mar 16, 2023
Difficult Word/ Phrase Contextual Sense Contagion The communication of an attitude or emotional state among a number of people Déjà vu The experience of thinking that a new situation had occurred before Redux Brought back Make a beeline for hurry directly to Haven A shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary Alacrity Liveliness and eagerness Bolster Support and strengthen In concert with Acting jointly Resilient Recovering readily from adversity, depression, or the like Glean Learn a little information, esp. with difficulty or in small pieces Distress A state of adversity (danger, affliction or need) A run on a situation in which a lot of people want to buy something at the same time Can’t see the wood for the trees to be unable to understand a situation clearly because you are too involved in it Predicate Affirm or declare as an attribute or quality of Countercyclical Against the economic cycle On guard careful and looking out for danger
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The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary– Mar 15, 2023
Difficult Word/ Phrase Contextual Sense Legitimise Make legal Apprehension Fearful expectation or anticipation Encroach Advance beyond the usual limit Decriminalise Make legal Heteronormative Regarding heterosexual relationships as normal or preferred Solemnisation The public performance of a sacrament or solemn ceremony with all appropriate ritual Stigma A symbol of disgrace or infamy Insurmountable Not capable of being overcome Invoke resort to Futile Producing no result or effect Sacrament A formal religious ceremony Remedy the legal means to recover a right or obtain redress for a wrong Cede Give over
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The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary– Mar 10, 2023
Difficult Word/ Phrase Contextual Sense Scramble To move hurriedly Predicate Affirm or declare as an attribute or quality of Say The chance to speak Purport Have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming Scandalous very shocking or wrong Saddle seat Defection Withdrawing support Downward Spiral If an amount or level spirals downwards, it falls quickly and at an increasing rate. Patriarchal Characteristic of a form of social organization in which the male is the family head and title is traced through the male line Extortion the act of extorting, or getting money, etc. by threats, misuse of authority, etc. Stalemate A situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible Elusive difficult to catch
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The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary– Mar 3, 2023
Difficult Word/ Phrase Contextual Sense Seep Permeate; pass through Prime to prepare (something); make ready Pre-eminent Greatest in importance, degree, significance or achievement Incentive A positive motivational influence Consolidate Unite into one Unnerve Disturb the composure of Stand In good stead to be useful to, esp. in a critical situation Gain a foothold a strong first position in a market, industry, etc. from which further progress can be made Falter Be weak Pale dim or feeble Sceptical Marked by or given to doubt Warm up Become more friendly or open Rule out Dismiss from consideration
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The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary– Feb 28, 2023
Difficult Word/ Phrase Contextual Sense Subaltern Inferior in rank or status Plenary attended by all participants Outline Describe roughly or briefly or give the main points or summary of Paradigm shift a complete and important change in the usual or accepted way of doing or thinking about somebody/something Woo Seek someone’s favour Fold any group or community sharing a way of life or holding the same values Adherence Faithfully following a program, regime, party or religion Mitigate lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of Inequity lack of fairness; an instance of somebody being treated unfairly Spur Incite or stimulate Bank on base one’s hopes or confidence on something Timidity fear of making decisions
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The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary– Feb 27, 2023
Difficult Word/ Phrase Contextual Sense Settle score to punish someone for something wrong that they did to you in the past and that you cannot forgive Partisan Devoted to a cause or party Unsavoury Morally offensive Cavalier not careful Denounce classify or describe as disgraceful Assertion A declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary) Outraging to cause someone to feel very angry, shocked, or upset Egregious extremely bad in a way that is very noticeable Thwart Hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of Disconcerting Causing an emotional disturbance Insinuation the action of suggesting, without being direct, that something unpleasant is true Hit a nerve provoke a reaction by referring to a sensitive topic Sly deceiving people in a clever way to get what you want Strident having a loud, rough and unpleasant sound Seldom Not often Playbook A scheme or set of strategies for conducting a business campaign or a political campaign Flouting to intentionally not obey a rule, law, or custom Haul up to force someone to go somewhere or see someone in order to be punished or to answer questions about their behaviour
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The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary– Feb 22, 2023
Difficult Word/ Phrase Contextual Sense Disorderly In utter disorder Leg A section or portion of a journey or course Black out A suspension of radio or tv broadcasting Allegedly According to what has been declared but not proved Cry foul Protest that a rule has been broken or claim an injustice Interject To insert between other elements Inversion The reversal of the normal order Expunge Remove by erasing Travesty something that does not have the qualities or values that it should have, in a way that is often shocking or offensive Obfuscate Make obscure or unclear
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The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary– Feb 20, 2023
Difficult Word/ Phrase Contextual Sense Altercation Noisy quarrel Scuttle cause to fail Shoot down Thwart the passage of Brazen Unrestrained by convention or propriety Untenable incapable of being defended or justified Acrimony A rough and bitter manner Perverse showing a deliberate and determined desire to behave in a way that most people think is wrong, unacceptable or unreasonable Vindicate Show to be right by providing justification or proof Protagonist A person who backs a politician or a team etc. Plague Annoy continually or chronically Tussle Disorderly fighting Hit home reach an intended target
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The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary– Feb 13, 2023
Difficult Word/ Phrase Contextual Sense Bailout A rescue, esp. a rescue from financial difficulties Pin one’s hope on to hope very much for a good outcome from (something or someone) especially when other options are not available or are not pursued Stave off Prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening; to protect from or to keep away anything undesirable; to ward off Tranche A portion of something (especially money) Blackout The failure of electric power for a general region Balance of payment A system of recording all of a country’s economic transactions with the rest of the world over a period of one year Debilitating Impairing the strength and vitality Weigh on Be oppressive or disheartening to Perilous very dangerous Notwithstanding Regardless of Proximate nearest in time, order, etc. to something Preponderant Having superior power and influence Meddle Intrude in other people’s affairs or business; interfere unwantedly Forebode Make a prediction about; tell in advance Bleak Offering little or no hope
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The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary– Feb 10, 2023
Difficult Word/ Phrase Contextual Sense State of affairs The general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time Articulate Express or state clearly Rhetoric Using language effectively to please or persuade Autocracy A political system governed by a single individual Pitch Promotion by means of an argument and demonstration Legacy Heritage Lay bare Make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret Resolutely Showing firm determination or purpose Grind on to continue for a long time- used to describe something unpleasant Endgame The final stages of an extended process of negotiation Cut out to suit or equip for Guardrail a railing guarding usually against danger
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The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary– Feb 9, 2023
Difficult Word/ Phrase Contextual Sense Bigotry the fact of having and expressing strong, unreasonable beliefs and disliking other people who have different beliefs or a different way of life Opaque Hard or impossible to understand Epitomise be a typical example of Portend Be a sign of something to come, esp. something important or bad Unabashed Not embarrassed Dispatch The property of being prompt and efficient Perennial Lasting an indefinitely long time; suggesting self-renewal Denounce Accuse or condemn openly or formally; classify or describe as disgraceful Render Cause to become Dispense Give or provide in small portions Flag to draw attention to (something) Affiliation The act of becoming formally connected or joined Scrutiny The act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
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The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary– Feb 6, 2023
Difficult Word/ Phrase Contextual Sense Gambit A tactic or manoeuvre intended to gain an advantage Mandarin a person who has a very important job in the government, and who is sometimes considered to be too powerful Sum up Give a summary Deem Keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view Medley a mixture of different things Propensity An inclination to do something Conspicuous Obvious to the eye or mind Alluring Highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire Nuance A subtle difference in meaning, opinion or attitude Embedded attached Prudent Careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment Cope Succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available Leg-up an act of helping someone or something to improve their situation Con Deprive of by deceit Nudge something that encourages or persuades someone to do something in a gentle way Penury A state of extreme poverty or destitution
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The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary– Jan 31, 2023
Difficult Word/ Phrase Contextual Sense Woe Misery resulting from affliction Intransigence stubbornly refusing to compromise Sequencing the process of combining things in a particular order Exhaust Use (resources or materials) over time in order to function Persist refuse to stop Boycott refuse to do business with Dead-end A situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible Hamper Prevent the progress or free movement of Adjudication the act of pronouncing judgment based on the evidence presented Perilous Fraught with danger Deliberate Think about carefully; weigh In good stead to be useful or helpful to someone or something Riparian Of or relating to or located on the banks of a river or stream Rhetoric Using language effectively to please or persuade Testament Strong evidence for something Flank The side of a military or naval formation
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The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary– Jan 30, 2023
Difficult Word/ Phrase Contextual Sense Gyration The act of rotating in a circle or spiral Induce Cause to arise Conglomerate A group of diverse companies under common ownership and run as a single organization Cast Put or send forth Leverage Provide with Strategic advantage Allege Make an accusation or assertion without any proof Scrutiny The act of examining something closely (as for mistakes) Mala fide In bad faith; dishonestly Chary Characterized by great caution and wariness Allay Lessen the intensity of or calm Downplay Represent as less significant or important Repose Put or confide something in a person or thing Egregious Conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible In the wake of following (someone or something), especially as a consequence
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The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary– Jan 27, 2023
Difficult Word/ Phrase Contextual Sense Portentous Of momentous or ominous significance Unwarranted Incapable of being justified or explained Aftermath The consequences of an event (especially a catastrophic event) Pogrom the organized killing of large numbers of people, because of their race or religion Rendition An explanation of something that is not immediately obvious Streisand Effect phenomenon in which an attempt to censor, hide, or otherwise draw attention away from something only serves to attract more attention to it Akin Similar in quality or character Overkill Any effort that seems to go farther than would be necessary to achieve its goal Dissemination The opening of a subject to widespread discussion and debate Hold water Resist or withstand wear, criticism, etc. Continuum a series of similar items in which each is almost the same as the ones next to it but the last is very different from the first Callousness Devoid of passion or feeling; hardheartedness Weigh in to give an opinion or enter a discussion or argument Bane Something causing misery or death
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The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary– Jan 25, 2023
Difficult Word/ Phrase Contextual Sense Eternally For a limitless time Cynicism A cynical feeling of distrust Clutch at straws be in such a desperate situation as to resort to even the most unlikely means of salvation Turmoil A violent disturbance Imminent Close in time; about to occur Come through Attain success or reach a desired goal Austerity The trait of great self-denial (especially refraining from worldly pleasures) Crossing of swords If you cross swords with someone, you disagree with them and argue with them about something Conducive Tending to bring about; being partly responsible for Devoid Completely wanting or lacking Snub Refuse to acknowledge Cordial Politely warm and friendly Reciprocate Act, feel, or give mutually or in return
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The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary– Jan 12, 2023
Difficult Word/ Phrase Contextual Sense Reckless Marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences Spree Engage without restraint in an activity Heed Pay close attention to Subsidence A gradual sinking to a lower level Emblematic Being or serving as an illustration of a type Sag Sink Nick Cut slightly Strata One of several parallel layers of material arranged one on top of another Wash one’s hands of disclaim responsibility for Call on Have recourse to or make an appeal or request for help or information to Prone Having a tendency Emit Expel (gases or odours) Plunder use or use up wrongfully
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The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary– Jan 10, 2023
Difficult Word/ Phrase Contextual Sense Directive Showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on Ambit the scope, extent, or bounds of something Decriminalise Make legal Clutch A collection of things or persons to be handled together Signatory Someone who signs and is bound by a document Havoc Violent and needless disturbance Prejudice An adverse judgement or opinion formed beforehand without good justification Call for Request the participation or presence of Sensitise Make aware
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The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary– Jan 4, 2023
Difficult Word/ Phrase Contextual Sense Deferential Showing courteous regard for people’s feelings Uphold stick up for; of causes, principles, or ideals Palpably So as to be Capable of being perceived; especially capable of being handled, touched or felt Arbitrary Based on or subject to individual discretion or preference or sometimes impulse or caprice Backdrop The context and environment in which something is set Endorsement Formal and explicit approval Distressing Bad; unfortunate Make light of treat as unimportant Entail Have as a logical consequence Brush aside Bar from attention or consideration Unearth Find, discover or bring to light after significant investigation or search Hoard Save up as for future use Nexus A connected series or group Intrusive Tending to intrude (especially upon privacy) Ruinous Extremely harmful; bringing physical or financial ruin Heap on to give someone a lot of praise, criticism, etc Rap A reproach for some lapse or misdeed
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The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary– Dec 27, 2022
Difficult Word/ Phrase Contextual Sense Roller-coaster a feeling, situation, or experience that changes very quickly Polity A politically organized unit Disincentive A negative motivational influence Blatant Without any attempt at concealment; completely obvious Expedient Appropriate to a purpose; practical Wheeling-dealing an attempt to make a deal or get an advantage by using complicated and sometimes dishonest or unfair methods Belie Be in contradiction with Faction a small group of people within a larger one whose members have some different aims and beliefs to those of the larger group Manoeuvre A plan for attaining a particular goal Volte-face a complete change in a plan of action, opinion or policy Wrangling An instance of intense argument (as in bargaining) Plum A highly desirable position or assignment Patronage granting favours or giving contracts or making appointments to office in return for political support Subvert Cause the downfall of Perpetuate Cause to continue or prevail Upheaval A state of violent disturbance and disorder (as in politics or social conditions generally)
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The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary– Dec 26, 2022
Difficult Word/ Phrase Contextual Sense Archipelago A group of many islands in a large body of water Coup A sudden and decisive change of government illegally or by force Break out Begin suddenly and sometimes violently Hung having no party with a working majority Dissent A difference of opinion Crack down Repress or suppress (something regarded as undesirable) Mar Destroy or injure severely Bloc A group of countries in special alliance Tilt Move sideways or in an unsteady way Footprint A trace suggesting that something was once present, felt or otherwise important Concede Admit (to a wrongdoing) Call in Summon to a particular activity or employment Cling on To remain emotionally or intellectually attached Sabotage Destroy property or hinder normal operations Precedent A subject mentioned earlier (preceding in time)
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The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary– Dec 23, 2022
Difficult Word/ Phrase Contextual Sense Overseas In a foreign country Testament Strong evidence for something Bombard Throw bombs at or attack with bombs Grid A system of high tension cables by which electrical power is distributed throughout a region Wary careful because you are uncertain or afraid of somebody/something Relentlessly Never-ceasing Swathes A broad area or strip of something Dilemma State of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavourable options Bolster Support and strengthen Ally A friendly nation Mount Put up or launch Counterattack An attack by a defending force against an attacking enemy force in order to regain lost ground or cut off enemy advance units etc. Foreseeable Capable of being anticipated
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The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary– Dec 21, 2022
Difficult Word/ Phrase Contextual Sense Fluid Unconstrained and flowing smoothly in movement Nasty Offensive or even (of persons) malicious Cross sword To fight with someone Up the ante increase what is at stake or under discussion, especially in a conflict or dispute Flare-up A sudden intense happening Assertion A declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary) Reiterate To say, state, or perform again Rebuttal The speech act of refuting by offering a contrary contention or argument Dial down lessen the amount, intensity, or degree of a quality, factor, etc. Rhetoric Using language effectively to please or persuade Adjudicate Bring to an end; come to a final conclusion Seize of be in legal possession of something Linguistic Consisting of or related to language Carve out Establish or create through painstaking effort Accord Let have; give the right to; give the opportunity or permission to Rebuff Reject outright and bluntly Defer Hold back to a later time Embrace Include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one’s sphere or territory Demarcate Separate clearly, as if by boundaries Criss-cross Cross in a pattern, often random
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The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary– Dec 20, 2022
Difficult Word/ Phrase Contextual Sense Tangible Capable of being treated as fact Retinue The group following and attending to some important person Contentious Involving or likely to cause controversy Huddle A quick private conference Trace Follow, discover, or ascertain the course of development of something Grandiloquent Lofty in style Inexorably In an inexorable manner Wrought Made or formed in a particular way Reckon Expect to be true; believe Extinction No longer in existence Terrestrial Operating, living or growing on land Account for Be the reason or explanation for Evoke Call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses) Anachronistic Chronologically misplaced Tack An approach or course of action, esp. a new one Dead end A situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible Adage A condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people
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The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary– Dec 19, 2022
Difficult Word/ Phrase Contextual Sense Remission An abatement in intensity or degree Gruesome Shockingly repellent; inspiring horror Jurisdiction (law) the right and power to interpret and apply the law Apparent Clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment Discretionary Having or using the ability to act or decide according to your own discretion or judgment Heinous Extremely wicked, deeply criminal Pogrom Organized persecution of an ethnic group Peculiar Markedly different from the usual; special Divest Deprive of status or authority Curb The act of restraining power, action or limiting excess Concur Be in accord; be in agreement Functionary A worker who holds or is invested with an office Vitiate Take away the legal force of or render ineffective
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The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary– Dec 16, 2022
Difficult Word/ Phrase Contextual Sense Imprudent Not wise Newly minted new Reiterate To say, state, or perform again Beleaguered in a very difficult situation Pip to pierce (the shell of its egg) while hatching Pole position a leading or dominant position. Avert Turn aside Envisaged Form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case Concomitantly At the same time as; with others Exchequer The funds of a government, institution or individual Grey To become grey Corpus Capital as contrasted with the income derived from it Consensus Agreement in the judgment or opinion reached by a group as a whole Curtail Place restrictions on Outlay The act of spending or disbursing money Hold good to apply or be relevant to
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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..
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Nikunj sir please upload the monthly vocab pdf of September month
You have the daily please combine in one pdf
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