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 Empirical (adjective)
🔊 Pronunciation: इ-म्पि-रिकल
💡 Meaning: Based on observation or experience rather than theory.
📝 Hindi: अनुभवजन्य
✍️ Example: Scientists rely on empirical evidence to draw conclusions.
(वैज्ञानिक निष्कर्ष निकालने के लिए अनुभवजन्य प्रमाणों पर निर्भर करते हैं।)
2️⃣ Orchestrated (verb)
🔊 Pronunciation: ऑर-के-स्ट्रेटेड
💡 Meaning: Carefully arranged or coordinated to achieve a desired outcome.
📝 Hindi: सुनियोजित करना
✍️ Example: The riots were orchestrated to create political instability.
(दंगों को राजनीतिक अस्थिरता पैदा करने के लिए सुनियोजित किया गया था।)
3️⃣ Inflammatory (adjective)
🔊 Pronunciation: इन-फ्लै-मेट-री
💡 Meaning: Intended to provoke strong emotions, especially anger or hostility.
📝 Hindi: भड़काऊ
✍️ Example: The leader’s inflammatory speech led to widespread protests.
(नेता के भड़काऊ भाषण ने व्यापक विरोध प्रदर्शन को जन्म दिया।)
4️⃣ Dog whistle (noun)
🔊 Pronunciation: डॉग-विसल
💡 Meaning: A coded message that appeals to a specific audience while remaining ambiguous to others.
📝 Hindi: गुप्त संदेश
✍️ Example: The politician used a dog whistle to subtly target certain groups.
(राजनीतिज्ञ ने कुछ समूहों को गुप्त संदेश के माध्यम से लक्षित किया।)
5️⃣ Indictment (noun)
🔊 Pronunciation: इन-डाइट-मेन्ट
💡 Meaning: A formal accusation or expression of strong disapproval.
📝 Hindi: अभियोग, निंदा
✍️ Example: The corruption scandal was an indictment of the entire system.
(भ्रष्टाचार कांड पूरे सिस्टम के लिए एक अभियोग था।)
6️⃣ Deflection (noun)
🔊 Pronunciation: डि-फ्लेक-शन
💡 Meaning: The act of diverting attention away from a critical issue.
📝 Hindi: ध्यान भटकाना
✍️ Example: His response was a deflection from the real question.
(उसकी प्रतिक्रिया असली सवाल से ध्यान भटकाने की कोशिश थी।)
7️⃣ Contingency (noun)
🔊 Pronunciation: कन-टिन-जेन-सी
💡 Meaning: A possible but uncertain future event, often requiring a backup plan.
📝 Hindi: आकस्मिक स्थिति
✍️ Example: The company prepared a contingency plan for financial crises.
(कंपनी ने वित्तीय संकट के लिए एक आकस्मिक योजना तैयार की।)
8️⃣ Indignation (noun)
🔊 Pronunciation: इन-डिग-ने-शन
💡 Meaning: Strong displeasure at perceived injustice or wrongdoing.
📝 Hindi: आक्रोश, रोष
✍️ Example: The public expressed indignation over the unfair decision.
(जनता ने अन्यायपूर्ण निर्णय पर आक्रोश व्यक्त किया।)
9️⃣ Belie (verb)
🔊 Pronunciation: बि-लाइ
💡 Meaning: To misrepresent or give a false impression.
📝 Hindi: गलत साबित करना
✍️ Example: His calm demeanor belies his inner struggles.
(उसका शांत व्यवहार उसके आंतरिक संघर्षों को गलत साबित करता है।)
🔟 Triumphalism (noun)
🔊 Pronunciation: ट्राइ-यम-फा-लिज़म
💡 Meaning: Excessive celebration or pride, often at the expense of nuance or caution.
📝 Hindi: अति-गर्व
✍️ Example: The team’s triumphalism after the victory annoyed their opponents.
(जीत के बाद टीम का अति-गर्व उनके विरोधियों को परेशान कर गया।)
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) based on the vocabulary:
1️⃣ What does “empirical” mean?
A) Theoretical and hypothetical
B) Based on observation or experience
C) Unrelated to facts or reality
D) Derived from imagination
2️⃣ If an event is “orchestrated,” it is:
A) Happening naturally without influence
B) Random and unplanned
C) Carefully arranged or coordinated
D) Accidental and unexpected
3️⃣ Which word best describes a “dog whistle” in politics?
A) A loud public statement
B) A coded message appealing to a specific group
C) A legal announcement
D) A neutral comment with no hidden meaning
4️⃣ What is the best synonym for “indignation”?
A) Relief
B) Indifference
C) Strong displeasure or anger
D) Excitement
5️⃣ If someone’s calm demeanor “belies” their emotions, what does it mean?
A) Their emotions match their outward calmness
B) Their outward appearance misrepresents their true feelings
C) They openly express their emotions
D) They are completely unaware of their emotions
6️⃣ What is the meaning of “triumphalism”?
A) A tendency to celebrate excessively
B) A fear of success
C) A state of disappointment
D) A refusal to accept victory
7️⃣ What does “deflection” mean in conversation?
A) Directly addressing the issue
B) Diverting attention from the main topic
C) Giving an accurate and precise response
D) Providing additional evidence
8️⃣ A “contingency” plan is meant for:
A) Routine daily tasks
B) Expected and certain events
C) Uncertain future situations
D) Immediate emergencies only
9️⃣ What is an “indictment” in the context of criticism?
A) A strong expression of disapproval
B) A legal approval
C) A neutral remark
D) A minor observation
🔟 If something is “inflammatory,” it is likely to:
A) Calm and soothe emotions
B) Provoke strong reactions, often anger
C) Have no effect on people’s emotions
D) Be ignored by most people
Answers:
1️⃣ B) Based on observation or experience
2️⃣ C) Carefully arranged or coordinated
3️⃣ B) A coded message appealing to a specific group
4️⃣ C) Strong displeasure or anger
5️⃣ B) Their outward appearance misrepresents their true feelings
6️⃣ A) A tendency to celebrate excessively
7️⃣ B) Diverting attention from the main topic
8️⃣ C) Uncertain future situations
9️⃣ A) A strong expression of disapproval
🔟 B) Provoke strong reactions, often anger