Welcome to the Daily Editorial Vocabulary series! Here, we bring you carefully selected words from daily editorials that are essential for enhancing your vocabulary. Whether you’re preparing for UPSC, SSC, RRB, IBPS, SBI PO, RBI Grade B, CAT, MBA, NDA, CDS, or any other Indian government exams, mastering these words will help you excel in both the written and verbal sections of your exams. Stay ahead in your preparation by learning new words and improving your language skills every day!
1️⃣ Uptick (noun)
🔊 Pronunciation: अप-टिक
💡 Meaning: A small increase or improvement in something.
📝 Hindi: हल्की वृद्धि
✍️ Example: The stock market showed an uptick in response to the economic recovery.
(स्टॉक मार्केट ने आर्थिक सुधार के जवाब में हल्की वृद्धि दिखाई।)
2️⃣ Bolster (verb)
🔊 Pronunciation: बोल-स्टर
💡 Meaning: To support, strengthen, or reinforce something.
📝 Hindi: समर्थन देना, मजबूत करना
✍️ Example: The government introduced new policies to bolster economic growth.
(सरकार ने आर्थिक वृद्धि को मजबूत करने के लिए नई नीतियाँ पेश कीं।)
3️⃣ Tepid (adjective)
🔊 Pronunciation: टे-पिड
💡 Meaning: Lacking enthusiasm or force; lukewarm.
📝 Hindi: ठंडा, उत्साहहीन
✍️ Example: His speech received a tepid response from the audience.
(उनके भाषण को दर्शकों से ठंडा प्रतिक्रिया मिली।)
4️⃣ Unattainable (adjective)
🔊 Pronunciation: अन-अटे-नबुल
💡 Meaning: Not able to be achieved or reached.
📝 Hindi: अप्राप्य
✍️ Example: Without proper planning, the company’s ambitious goals may remain unattainable.
(उचित योजना के बिना, कंपनी के महत्वाकांक्षी लक्ष्य अप्राप्य रह सकते हैं।)
5️⃣ Pivot (verb/noun)
🔊 Pronunciation: पिव-ट
💡 Meaning: To change direction or strategy; a central point.
📝 Hindi: दिशा बदलना, केंद्र बिंदु
✍️ Example: The company decided to pivot towards digital marketing to attract more customers.
(कंपनी ने अधिक ग्राहकों को आकर्षित करने के लिए डिजिटल मार्केटिंग की ओर दिशा बदली।)
6️⃣ Snub (verb/noun)
🔊 Pronunciation: स्नब
💡 Meaning: To treat someone with disdain or ignore them deliberately.
📝 Hindi: अपमान करना, नजरअंदाज करना
✍️ Example: His refusal to attend the event was seen as a snub to the organizers.
(कार्यक्रम में भाग लेने से उनकी अस्वीकृति को आयोजकों का अपमान माना गया।)
7️⃣ Humiliating (adjective)
🔊 Pronunciation: ह्यू-मिलि-एटिंग
💡 Meaning: Causing a loss of dignity or self-respect.
📝 Hindi: अपमानजनक
✍️ Example: Losing the match in the first round was a humiliating defeat for the team.
(पहले दौर में मैच हारना टीम के लिए अपमानजनक हार थी।)
8️⃣ Rift (noun)
🔊 Pronunciation: रिफ्ट
💡 Meaning: A serious break in friendly relations.
📝 Hindi: मतभेद, दरार
✍️ Example: The political disagreement caused a rift between the two leaders.
(राजनीतिक असहमति ने दोनों नेताओं के बीच दरार पैदा कर दी।)
9️⃣ Cherished (adjective/verb)
🔊 Pronunciation: चे-रिश्ट
💡 Meaning: Highly valued, loved, or held dear.
📝 Hindi: प्रिय, सम्मानित
✍️ Example: She held her grandmother’s advice as a cherished memory.
(उसने अपनी दादी की सलाह को एक प्रिय स्मृति के रूप में संजोया।)
🔟 Abandon (verb)
🔊 Pronunciation: अबैन्डन
💡 Meaning: To give up completely or leave behind.
📝 Hindi: छोड़ देना, त्याग देना
✍️ Example: The explorers had to abandon their mission due to bad weather.
(खराब मौसम के कारण अन्वेषकों को अपना मिशन छोड़ देना पड़ा।)
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) based on the vocabulary:
1️⃣ What is the meaning of the word “Uptick”?
a) A sudden decline
b) A small increase or improvement
c) A complete halt
d) A major crisis
2️⃣ Which of the following best defines “Bolster”?
a) To weaken something
b) To support or strengthen
c) To criticize harshly
d) To reduce importance
3️⃣ If someone gives a “Tepid” response, how are they reacting?
a) Enthusiastically
b) With great excitement
c) Without much interest
d) With anger
4️⃣ What does “Unattainable” mean?
a) Easy to achieve
b) Impossible to reach or accomplish
c) Slightly difficult to obtain
d) Already achieved
5️⃣ Which sentence correctly uses the word “Pivot”?
a) The company decided to pivot towards a new strategy.
b) She pivoted her car into the parking lot.
c) The pivot of his argument was unclear.
d) All of the above
6️⃣ What is the best synonym for “Snub”?
a) Ignore
b) Greet warmly
c) Applaud
d) Assist
7️⃣ If someone has a “Humiliating” experience, how do they feel?
a) Proud
b) Embarrassed and degraded
c) Encouraged
d) Confident
8️⃣ What does “Rift” mean in terms of relationships?
a) A strong friendship
b) A serious disagreement or split
c) A fun conversation
d) A minor argument that is quickly resolved
9️⃣ Which of the following is a correct use of “Cherished”?
a) He cherished his childhood memories.
b) She cherished the old, broken chair in her garage.
c) The employees cherished their manager’s rude comments.
d) He cherished the difficult exam.
🔟 What is the meaning of “Abandon”?
a) To improve something
b) To give up completely or leave behind
c) To work harder on a task
d) To finish successfully
✅ Answers:
1️⃣ b) A small increase or improvement
2️⃣ b) To support or strengthen
3️⃣ c) Without much interest
4️⃣ b) Impossible to reach or accomplish
5️⃣ d) All of the above
6️⃣ a) Ignore
7️⃣ b) Embarrassed and degraded
8️⃣ b) A serious disagreement or split
9️⃣ a) He cherished his childhood memories.
🔟 b) To give up completely or leave behind