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The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary PDF will have Words, Meaning, Synonyms and Example in sentence.
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The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary PDF – 5 April 2019
The followings are taken from the editorial of The Hindu “Serious setback: on SC setting aside RBI’s ‘Feb. 12 circular’”. You can find the article from here.
Backdrop
verb
Definition: lie behind or beyond; serve as a background to.
Example: “the rolling hills that backdropped our camp”
Nexus
noun
Definition: a connection or series of connections linking two or more things.
Example: “the nexus between industry and political power”
Deliberate
adjective
Definition: done consciously and intentionally.
Example: “a deliberate attempt to provoke conflict”
Synonyms: intentional, calculated, conscious, done on purpose, intended, planned, meant, considered, studied, knowing, wilful, wanton
Slacken
verb
Definition: reduce or decrease in speed or intensity.
Example: “the pace never slackens”
Synonyms: become/get/make slower, slow down, slow, decelerate
So, these are taken from The Hindu Editorial, Outer clarity: on ‘weaponisation’ of outer space. You can find it from here.
Galvanize
verb
Definition: shock or excite (someone) into taking action.
Example: “the urgency of his voice galvanized them into action”
Synonyms: jolt, shock, startle, impel, stir, spur, prod, urge, motivate
Poised
adjective
Definition: having a composed and self-assured manner.
Example: “not every day you saw that poised, competent kid distressed”
Synonyms: self-possessed, self-assured, composed, assured, self-controlled, cool-headed, calm,
Dexterity
noun
Definition: skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands.
Example: “her dexterity with chopsticks”
Synonyms: deftness, adeptness, adroitness, agility, nimbleness, handiness, ability,
Incur
verb
Definition: become subject to (something unwelcome or unpleasant) as a result of one’s own behaviour or actions.
Example: “I will pay any expenses incurred”
Synonyms: suffer, sustain, experience, bring upon oneself, expose oneself to, lay oneself open to;
Doctrinal
adjective
Definition: concerned with a doctrine or doctrines.
Example: “doctrinal disputes”
Articulate
adjective
Definition: having or showing the ability to speak fluently and coherently.
Example: “an articulate account of their experiences”
Synonyms: eloquent, fluent, communicative, effective, persuasive,
Incapacitate
verb
Definition: prevent from functioning in a normal way.
Example: “he was incapacitated by a heart attack”
Synonyms: disabled, debilitated, indisposed, unfit
Deter
verb
Definition: prevent the occurrence of.
Example: “strategists think not only about how to deter war, but about how war might occur”
Synonyms: prevent, stop, put a stop to, avert, nip in the bud, fend off,
So, these are taken from The Hindu Editorial, No surprises: on RBI repo rate cut. You can find it from here.
Prudent
adjective
Definition: acting with or showing care and thought for the future.
Example: “no prudent money manager would authorize a loan without first knowing its purpose”
Synonyms: wise, well judged, judicious, sagacious, sage, shrewd,
Faltering
adjective
Definition: losing strength or momentum.
Example: “his faltering career”
Hold one’s horses/Hold your horses/Hold its horses
Definition: wait a moment.
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