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 Arbitrariness (noun)
🔊 Pronunciation: आर्बिट्रेरीनस
💡 Meaning: मनमाने ढंग से निर्णय लेने की प्रवृत्ति, बिना किसी तर्क या न्याय के
📝 Hindi: मनमानी, स्वेच्छाचारिता
✍️ Example: The arbitrariness of the government’s decisions led to widespread protests.
(सरकार के निर्णयों की मनमानी के कारण व्यापक विरोध हुआ।)
2️⃣ High-handedness (noun)
🔊 Pronunciation: हाई-हैंडिडनेस
💡 Meaning: अधिकार का दमनकारी या तानाशाही तरीके से उपयोग
📝 Hindi: दमनकारी व्यवहार, तानाशाही
✍️ Example: The leader’s high-handedness angered the citizens.
(नेता के दमनकारी व्यवहार ने नागरिकों को क्रोधित कर दिया।)
3️⃣ Extrajudicial (adjective)
🔊 Pronunciation: एक्स्ट्राजुडिशियल
💡 Meaning: न्यायिक प्रक्रिया के बाहर या अवैध रूप से किया गया कार्य
📝 Hindi: गैर-न्यायिक
✍️ Example: Human rights activists condemned the extrajudicial killings.
(मानवाधिकार कार्यकर्ताओं ने गैर-न्यायिक हत्याओं की निंदा की।)
4️⃣ Repercussion (noun)
🔊 Pronunciation: रिपरकशन
💡 Meaning: किसी कार्य का अप्रत्याशित या नकारात्मक प्रभाव
📝 Hindi: दुष्प्रभाव, प्रतिक्रिया
✍️ Example: The policy had serious economic repercussions.
(नीति के गंभीर आर्थिक दुष्प्रभाव हुए।)
5️⃣ Deterrent (noun)
🔊 Pronunciation: डिटरेंट
💡 Meaning: कोई ऐसी चीज़ जो किसी कार्य को करने से रोकती हो
📝 Hindi: निवारक, रोकने वाला कारक
✍️ Example: Harsh laws act as a deterrent to crime.
(कठोर कानून अपराध के लिए निवारक के रूप में कार्य करते हैं।)
6️⃣ Devolution (noun)
🔊 Pronunciation: डिवोल्यूशन
💡 Meaning: सत्ता या अधिकारों का उच्च स्तर से निचले स्तर पर हस्तांतरण
📝 Hindi: विकेंद्रीकरण
✍️ Example: Devolution of power strengthened local governance.
(सत्ता का विकेंद्रीकरण स्थानीय शासन को मजबूत करता है।)
7️⃣ Partisan (adjective)
🔊 Pronunciation: पार्टिजन
💡 Meaning: किसी पक्ष का अंधसमर्थन करना, भले ही वह निष्पक्ष न हो
📝 Hindi: पक्षपाती
✍️ Example: The journalist’s partisan reporting raised concerns.
(पत्रकार की पक्षपाती रिपोर्टिंग ने चिंता बढ़ा दी।)
8️⃣ Panacea (noun)
🔊 Pronunciation: पैनेशिया
💡 Meaning: ऐसी चीज़ जो सभी समस्याओं का समाधान हो
📝 Hindi: रामबाण इलाज
✍️ Example: Education is not a panacea for all social issues.
(शिक्षा सभी सामाजिक समस्याओं के लिए रामबाण इलाज नहीं है।)
9️⃣ Polarisation (noun)
🔊 Pronunciation: पोलराइज़ेशन
💡 Meaning: किसी समाज या समूह को दो विपरीत ध्रुवों में विभाजित करना
📝 Hindi: ध्रुवीकरण
✍️ Example: Social media contributes to political polarisation.
(सोशल मीडिया राजनीतिक ध्रुवीकरण में योगदान देता है।)
🔟 Over-centralisation (noun)
🔊 Pronunciation: ओवर-सेंट्रलाइज़ेशन
💡 Meaning: सत्ता या नियंत्रण का अत्यधिक केंद्रीकरण
📝 Hindi: अत्यधिक केंद्रीकरण
✍️ Example: Over-centralisation weakens local governance.
(अत्यधिक केंद्रीकरण स्थानीय शासन को कमजोर करता है।)
MCQs on Daily Editorial Vocabulary
1. What does “Arbitrariness” mean?
A) Fairness
B) Whimsical behavior
C) Honesty
D) Determination
2. Which word best describes “oppressive behavior”?
A) High-handedness
B) Benevolence
C) Tolerance
D) Modesty
3. What is it called when a killing is carried out without judicial procedure?
A) Judicial Execution
B) Extrajudicial Killing
C) Legal Punishment
D) Fair Trial
4. Which of the following is a synonym for “Repercussion”?
A) Consequence
B) Beginning
C) Stability
D) Tranquility
5. What does “Deterrent” mean?
A) Something that motivates someone
B) Something that discourages or prevents an action
C) Something that provides entertainment
D) Something that increases anxiety
6. What is the correct meaning of “Devolution”?
A) Transfer of power
B) Centralization of power
C) Collapse of government
D) Creation of laws
7. Who is a “Partisan”?
A) Someone who is neutral
B) Someone who blindly supports a particular group
C) Someone who always remains unbiased
D) Someone who seeks peaceful solutions
8. What is the correct definition of “Panacea”?
A) A cure for a specific disease
B) A solution for all problems
C) A type of disease
D) A type of challenge
9. What does “Polarisation” mean?
A) Bringing society together
B) Dividing society into two opposing groups
C) Promoting harmony in society
D) Maintaining peace in society
10. If a country concentrates all power at the central level, what is it called?
A) Federalism
B) Over-centralisation
C) Devolution
D) Decentralisation
Answers:
1️⃣ b) Whimsical behavior
2️⃣ a) High-handedness
3️⃣ b) Extrajudicial Killing
4️⃣ a) Consequence
5️⃣ b) Something that discourages or prevents an action
6️⃣ a) Transfer of power
7️⃣ b) Someone who blindly supports a particular group
8️⃣ b) A solution for all problems
9️⃣ b) Dividing society into two opposing groups
🔟 b) Over-centralisation
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: 03 April 2025
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