Staying updated with vocabulary from The Hindu Editorial is crucial for improving your English language skills, especially for SBI | IBPSBANK | SSC competitive exams. In this article, we will explore the key words from the Hindu editorial, The Times editorial, along with their meanings, synonyms, antonyms, and example sentences in English and Hindi.
The Hindu Editorial Daily Vocabulary
1. Canvass (सवाल पूछना, प्रचार करना)
- Meaning: To seek votes, opinions, or support; to discuss or survey in detail.
- Synonyms: Poll, survey, solicit, campaign, petition.
- Antonyms: Ignore, disregard, neglect.
- Example: The candidate went door-to-door to canvass for support before the election.
(उम्मीदवार चुनाव से पहले समर्थन के लिए घर-घर प्रचार करने गया।)
2. Reprehensible (निन्दनीय)
- Meaning: Deserving of criticism or disapproval; morally wrong or unacceptable.
- Synonyms: Blameworthy, disgraceful, deplorable, objectionable, lamentable, wretched.
- Antonyms: Praiseworthy, commendable, admirable.
- Example: His actions during the meeting were reprehensible and went against the company’s ethics.
(बैठक के दौरान उसके कृत्य निन्दनीय थे और कंपनी के नैतिकता के खिलाफ थे।)
3. Divisive (विभाजनकारी)
- Meaning: Causing division or disagreement among people; creating conflict.
- Synonyms: Polarizing, contentious, disruptive, antagonistic.
- Antonyms: Unifying, harmonious, peaceful, conciliatory.
- Example: The politician’s divisive speech created tension among the communities.
(राजनीतिक नेता के विभाजनकारी भाषण ने समुदायों के बीच तनाव पैदा कर दिया।)
4. Touted (प्रशंसा करना, प्रचार करना)
- Meaning: To praise or promote something or someone enthusiastically; to publicize.
- Synonyms: Promoted, advertised, praised, acclaimed, endorsed.
- Antonyms: Disparaged, criticized, devalued, ignored.
- Example: The new smartphone was widely touted as the best of the year.
(नई स्मार्टफोन को वर्ष का सर्वश्रेष्ठ माना और प्रचारित किया गया।) - The Hindu Editorial Example: The chief was touted to participate in ‘Delhi Nyay Yatra’,
5. Slated (निर्धारित करना, तय किया गया)
- Meaning: Scheduled or planned for a specific time or event; expected or designated to happen.
- Synonyms: Scheduled, planned, expected, earmarked, assigned.
- Antonyms: Unscheduled, postponed, canceled.
- Example: The meeting is slated to start at 10 AM tomorrow.
(बैठक कल सुबह 10 बजे शुरू होने वाली है।) - The Hindu Editorial:“Mr. Gandhi was slated to talk about our fight for the betterment of the Dalits
6. Undeterred (निर्धारित, न हिचकिचाया हुआ)
- Meaning: Not discouraged or prevented from continuing despite difficulties or setbacks.
- Synonyms: Unshaken, resolute, undaunted, unwavering, persistent.
- Antonyms: Discouraged, deterred, disheartened, intimidated.
- Example: Undeterred by the heavy rain, the volunteers continued with their charity work.
(भारी बारिश के बावजूद, स्वयंसेवकों ने अपनी चैरिटी का काम जारी रखा।)
7. Underprivileged (वंचित, गरीब)
- Meaning: Lacking basic necessities or advantages of life; disadvantaged.
- Synonyms: Disadvantaged, deprived, impoverished, underserved, underfunded.
- Antonyms: Privileged, affluent, prosperous, wealthy.
- Example: The government launched a new program to support underprivileged children with education.
(सरकार ने वंचित बच्चों को शिक्षा में मदद करने के लिए एक नया कार्यक्रम शुरू किया।)
8. Imputation (आक्षेप, आरोप)
- Meaning: The act of accusing or attributing something (often negative) to someone; a claim or charge.
- Synonyms: Allegation, accusation, charge, suggestion, ascription, indication, insinuation,
- Antonyms: Defense, exoneration, vindication, justification, exculpation, vindication, acquisition.
- Example: The imputation of corruption against the politician was thoroughly investigated.
(राजनीतिज्ञ के खिलाफ भ्रष्टाचार का आरोप पूरी तरह से जांचा गया।)
9. Radical (कट्टर, मौलिक)
- Meaning:
- Something fundamental or far-reaching; often refers to extreme or revolutionary changes or ideas.
- Synonyms: Fundamental, extreme, revolutionary, drastic, reformist.
- Antonyms: Moderate, conservative, conventional, traditional.
- Example:
- The government introduced radical reforms to improve the economy.
(सरकार ने अर्थव्यवस्था में सुधार के लिए कट्टर सुधार पेश किए।) - Her radical ideas on education were met with both criticism and praise.
- The government introduced radical reforms to improve the economy.
- The Hindu Editorial:
10. Overarching (सर्वव्यापी, व्यापक)
- Meaning:
- Something that includes or affects everything; comprehensive or all-encompassing.
- Synonyms: Comprehensive, inclusive, sweeping, all-embracing.
- Antonyms: Narrow, specific, localized, limited.
- Example:
- The overarching goal of the policy is to ensure equality for all citizens.
(नीति का सर्वव्यापी लक्ष्य सभी नागरिकों के लिए समानता सुनिश्चित करना है।)
- The overarching goal of the policy is to ensure equality for all citizens.
- The Hindu Editorial: the first 48 hours of Trump’s second term have been proof of the radical shifts he plans over four years, with the overarching theme of putting “America First”.