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 Harbinger (noun)
🔊 Pronunciation: हार-बिन-जेर
💡 Meaning: A sign or precursor of something to come
📝 Hindi: अग्रदूत, संकेत
✍️ Example: The dark clouds were a harbinger of an impending storm.
(घने बादल आने वाले तूफान का संकेत थे।)
2️⃣ Impunity (noun)
🔊 Pronunciation: इम्प्यू-नि-टी
💡 Meaning: Exemption from punishment or consequences
📝 Hindi: दंडमुक्ति
✍️ Example: Corrupt officials acted with impunity, knowing there would be no consequences.
(भ्रष्ट अधिकारी बिना सजा के काम करते थे, यह जानते हुए कि उन्हें कोई दंड नहीं मिलेगा।)
3️⃣ Preponderance (noun)
🔊 Pronunciation: प्री-पॉन-डर-न्स
💡 Meaning: A greater amount or importance of something
📝 Hindi: प्रधानता, बहुलता
✍️ Example: The preponderance of evidence against the defendant led to his conviction.
(प्रतिवादी के खिलाफ सबूतों की प्रधानता ने उसे दोषी ठहराने में मदद की।)
4️⃣ Thwart (verb)
🔊 Pronunciation: थ्वॉर्ट
💡 Meaning: To prevent or hinder the success of something
📝 Hindi: विफल करना, रोकना
✍️ Example: Security measures were put in place to thwart any potential terrorist attacks.
(संभावित आतंकवादी हमलों को रोकने के लिए सुरक्षा उपाय किए गए थे।)
5️⃣ Inevitability (noun)
🔊 Pronunciation: इन-एविट-ए-बिल-टी
💡 Meaning: The quality of being certain to happen
📝 Hindi: अनिवार्यता
✍️ Example: The inevitability of technological advancements means industries must adapt.
(प्रौद्योगिकी प्रगति की अनिवार्यता का मतलब है कि उद्योगों को अनुकूलित होना होगा।)
6️⃣ Formidable (adjective)
🔊 Pronunciation: फॉर-मि-डबल
💡 Meaning: Inspiring fear or respect due to size, strength, or capability
📝 Hindi: डरावना, प्रभावशाली
✍️ Example: The team faced a formidable opponent in the championship match.
(टीम ने चैंपियनशिप मैच में एक प्रभावशाली प्रतिद्वंद्वी का सामना किया।)
7️⃣ Circumstantial (adjective)
🔊 Pronunciation: सर-कम-स्टैं-शल
💡 Meaning: Based on indirect evidence rather than conclusive proof
📝 Hindi: परिस्थितिजन्य
✍️ Example: The suspect was arrested based on circumstantial evidence linking him to the crime scene.
(संदिग्ध को अपराध स्थल से जोड़ने वाले परिस्थितिजन्य साक्ष्यों के आधार पर गिरफ्तार किया गया था।)
8️⃣ Resonate (verb)
🔊 Pronunciation: रेज़-ओ-नेट
💡 Meaning: To evoke a feeling of shared emotion or significance
📝 Hindi: गूंजना, प्रतिध्वनित होना
✍️ Example: His speech on equality resonated with the audience.
(समानता पर उनका भाषण श्रोताओं के साथ प्रतिध्वनित हुआ।)
9️⃣ Alleviate (verb)
🔊 Pronunciation: अ-ली-वी-एट
💡 Meaning: To make suffering or a problem less severe
📝 Hindi: कम करना, राहत देना
✍️ Example: The new policies aim to alleviate poverty in rural areas.
(नई नीतियां ग्रामीण क्षेत्रों में गरीबी को कम करने का लक्ष्य रखती हैं।)
🔟 Rebuke (verb)
🔊 Pronunciation: री-ब्यूक
💡 Meaning: To criticize or reprimand sharply
📝 Hindi: फटकार लगाना
✍️ Example: The manager rebuked the employee for missing the deadline.
(प्रबंधक ने समय सीमा चूकने के लिए कर्मचारी को फटकार लगाई।)
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) based on the vocabulary:
1️⃣ What does the word “Harbinger” mean?
A) A sign of something to come
B) A person who delays progress
C) A type of bird
D) A weapon used in medieval times
2️⃣ Which of the following best defines “Impunity”?
A) Punishment for a crime
B) Exemption from punishment
C) A strict legal system
D) A feeling of guilt
3️⃣ What is the meaning of “Preponderance”?
A) A lack of importance
B) A large amount or majority
C) A sudden loss
D) A minor detail
4️⃣ Which sentence correctly uses “Thwart”?
A) He thwarted the door to keep it open.
B) The army thwarted the enemy’s plans.
C) She thwarted the paper into small pieces.
D) The teacher thwarted the new syllabus.
5️⃣ “Inevitability” refers to something that is:
A) Likely to happen
B) Absolutely certain to happen
C) Never going to happen
D) Questionable and doubtful
6️⃣ Which of the following is a synonym for “Formidable”?
A) Weak
B) Unimpressive
C) Powerful and intimidating
D) Easy to overcome
7️⃣ If something is “Circumstantial,” it is based on:
A) Strong evidence
B) Indirect or inconclusive proof
C) Personal beliefs
D) Clear and undeniable facts
8️⃣ Which of these sentences correctly uses “Resonate”?
A) The new policy resonated well with the citizens.
B) He resonated the phone call immediately.
C) The teacher resonated the question to the student.
D) She resonated the food to make it warm.
9️⃣ What does “Alleviate” mean?
A) To make something worse
B) To increase the burden
C) To make suffering or a problem less severe
D) To completely ignore an issue
🔟 If someone is “Rebuked,” they are being:
A) Praised for their efforts
B) Given a reward
C) Criticized sharply
D) Promoted to a higher position
Answers:
1️⃣ a) A sign of something to come
2️⃣ b) Exemption from punishment
3️⃣ b) A large amount or majority
4️⃣ b) The army thwarted the enemy’s plans.
5️⃣ b) Absolutely certain to happen
6️⃣ c) Powerful and intimidating
7️⃣ b) Indirect or inconclusive proof
8️⃣ a) The new policy resonated well with the citizens.
9️⃣ c) To make suffering or a problem less severe
🔟 b) Recovers quickly from difficulties