Welcome to the Daily Editorial Vocabulary series! We bring you a carefully curated list of high-frequency vocabulary words from daily editorials to enhance your English skills. Whether you are preparing for UPSC, SSC, RRB, IBPS, SBI PO, RBI Grade B, CAT, MBA, NDA, CDS, or any other government exam in India, mastering these words will boost your writing, speaking, and comprehension skills.
Why Learn Editorial Vocabulary?
- Essential for competitive exams – frequently asked in UPSC, SSC, and banking exams.
- Enhances comprehension – improves understanding of editorial articles and legal documents.
- Boosts confidence – helps in GD (Group Discussions), interviews, and essay writing.
- Improves language skills – enhances communication and fluency in English.
Daily Editorial Vocabulary List
1️⃣ Undergird (verb)
🔊 Pronunciation: अंडरगर्ड
💡 Meaning: To support or strengthen a foundation, idea, or structure
📝 Hindi: समर्थन देना / मज़बूती देना
✍️ Example: The U.S. designation undergirds global efforts against terrorism.
(अमेरिका की यह घोषणा आतंकवाद के खिलाफ वैश्विक प्रयासों को समर्थन देती है।)
2️⃣ Proxy (noun)
🔊 Pronunciation: प्रॉक्सी
💡 Meaning: A substitute or agent authorized to act for another
📝 Hindi: प्रतिनिधि / एजेंट
✍️ Example: TRF was found to be a proxy for Lashkar-e-Taiba.
(TRF को लश्कर-ए-तैयबा का प्रतिनिधि माना गया।)
3️⃣ Concurrence (noun)
🔊 Pronunciation: कन्करन्स
💡 Meaning: Agreement or simultaneous occurrence
📝 Hindi: सहमति / एकसाथ घटित होना
✍️ Example: The resolution was passed with the concurrence of all P-5 members.
(सभी पी-5 देशों की सहमति से प्रस्ताव पारित हुआ।)
4️⃣ Fast-track (verb)
🔊 Pronunciation: फास्ट-ट्रैक
💡 Meaning: To accelerate the progress or completion of something
📝 Hindi: शीघ्रता से आगे बढ़ाना
✍️ Example: The extradition process was fast-tracked after diplomatic pressure.
(राजनयिक दबाव के बाद प्रत्यर्पण प्रक्रिया को तेज़ी से आगे बढ़ाया गया।)
5️⃣ Perpetuate (verb)
🔊 Pronunciation: परपैचुएट
💡 Meaning: To cause something to continue indefinitely
📝 Hindi: स्थायी बनाना / बनाए रखना
✍️ Example: The media coverage perpetuated conspiracy theories.
(मीडिया कवरेज ने षड्यंत्र सिद्धांतों को बनाए रखा।)
6️⃣ Libel (noun/verb)
🔊 Pronunciation: लाइबल
💡 Meaning: A written false statement that damages a person’s reputation
📝 Hindi: मानहानि / बदनामी
✍️ Example: Trump filed a libel suit against the publisher.
(ट्रंप ने प्रकाशक के खिलाफ मानहानि का मुकदमा दायर किया।)
7️⃣ Bipartisan (adjective)
🔊 Pronunciation: बायपार्टीज़न
💡 Meaning: Involving members of two opposing political parties
📝 Hindi: द्विदलीय
✍️ Example: A bipartisan petition was launched to release the Epstein files.
(एपस्टीन फ़ाइलों को सार्वजनिक करने के लिए द्विदलीय याचिका शुरू की गई।)
8️⃣ Trifecta (noun)
🔊 Pronunciation: ट्राइफेक्टा
💡 Meaning: A situation where three desired outcomes are achieved
📝 Hindi: तीन उपलब्धियाँ एक साथ
✍️ Example: Trump enjoys a political trifecta — presidency, Senate, and Court.
(ट्रंप को राष्ट्रपति पद, सीनेट और न्यायालय का ट्राइफेक्टा प्राप्त है।)
9️⃣ Avert (verb)
🔊 Pronunciation: अवर्ट
💡 Meaning: To prevent or turn away something undesirable
📝 Hindi: टालना / रोकना
✍️ Example: Diplomacy helped avert a nuclear conflict.
(राजनयिक प्रयासों ने परमाणु संघर्ष को टालने में मदद की।)
🔟 Extradition (noun)
🔊 Pronunciation: एक्स्ट्राडिशन
💡 Meaning: The legal process of handing over a person accused of a crime to another jurisdiction
📝 Hindi: प्रत्यर्पण
✍️ Example: Rana’s extradition was a key demand by India.
(राणा का प्रत्यर्पण भारत की एक मुख्य मांग थी।)
MCQs on Daily Editorial Vocabulary
Q.1 What does the word “Undergird” most nearly mean?
A) Criticize harshly
B) Support or strengthen
C) Interrupt suddenly
D) Expose publicly
Q.2 A “proxy” in geopolitical terms is typically:
A) A peace treaty
B) A substitute or representative acting on behalf of another
C) A rebellion against authority
D) An independent party
Q.3 The word “Concurrence” is best defined as:
A) Rejection or denial
B) Agreement or simultaneous occurrence
C) Emotional reaction
D) Delay in decision
Q.4 To “fast-track” a process means to:
A) Cancel it
B) Postpone it indefinitely
C) Speed it up
D) Make it more complicated
Q.5 Which of the following best defines “Perpetuate”?
A) To permanently eliminate
B) To continue indefinitely
C) To analyze critically
D) To reverse an action
Q.6 In a legal context, “Libel” refers to:
A) Verbal insult
B) Slander through gestures
C) False written defamation
D) Political satire
Q.7 A “bipartisan” initiative involves:
A) One political party only
B) Two opposing political parties
C) Neutral international parties
D) Military personnel
Q.8 In U.S. politics, a “trifecta” refers to:
A) A three-party system
B) Failure on all fronts
C) Control of the presidency, Senate, and Supreme Court
D) Election of three candidates from one district
Q.9 To “avert” a crisis means to:
A) Intensify it
B) Investigate it
C) Prevent it
D) Ignore it
Q.10 What is “extradition”?
A) Sending financial aid
B) Deporting an illegal immigrant
C) Handing over a criminal to another country
D) Granting citizenship
✅ Answers and Explanations
Q.1 ✅ Answer: B) Support or strengthen
📌 Explanation: “Undergird” means to provide support or a strong foundation.
Hindi: किसी विचार या ढांचे को मज़बूती देना।
Q.2 ✅ Answer: B) A substitute or representative acting on behalf of another
📌 Explanation: A proxy acts on behalf of someone else.
Hindi: प्रतिनिधि के रूप में कार्य करने वाला।
Q.3 ✅ Answer: B) Agreement or simultaneous occurrence
📌 Explanation: “Concurrence” means happening together or in agreement.
Hindi: एक साथ होना या सहमति होना।
Q.4 ✅ Answer: C) Speed it up
📌 Explanation: “Fast-track” means to accelerate a process.
Hindi: प्रक्रिया को तेज़ी से पूरा करना।
Q.5 ✅ Answer: B) To continue indefinitely
📌 Explanation: “Perpetuate” means to make something continue forever.
Hindi: किसी चीज़ को अनिश्चितकाल तक बनाए रखना।
Q.6 ✅ Answer: C) False written defamation
📌 Explanation: “Libel” is a false statement in writing that damages reputation.
Hindi: झूठा लिखित आरोप जिससे किसी की छवि को नुकसान होता है।
Q.7 ✅ Answer: B) Two opposing political parties
📌 Explanation: “Bipartisan” involves cooperation between two major political parties.
Hindi: दो विरोधी राजनीतिक दलों की साझेदारी।
Q.8 ✅ Answer: C) Control of the presidency, Senate, and Supreme Court
📌 Explanation: In U.S. politics, a “trifecta” means one party holds all three.
Hindi: राष्ट्रपति, सीनेट और सुप्रीम कोर्ट पर एक ही दल का नियंत्रण।
Q.9 ✅ Answer: C) Prevent it
📌 Explanation: “Avert” means to avoid or prevent something bad.
Hindi: किसी संकट को टालना।
Q.10 ✅ Answer: C) Handing over a criminal to another country
📌 Explanation: “Extradition” is transferring a suspect or criminal to another jurisdiction.
Hindi: अपराधी को दूसरे देश को सौंपना।
Conclusion
Mastering these editorial vocabulary words will boost your English proficiency and help you in competitive exams. Stay consistent in learning new words daily to improve your reading comprehension, writing, and speaking skills.
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Daily Editorial Vocabulary: 21 July 2025
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