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 Juggernaut (noun)
🔊 Pronunciation: जग्गर्नॉट
💡 Meaning: A huge and unstoppable force or institution
📝 Hindi: अजेय शक्ति
✍️ Example: The IPL has become a juggernaut in the cricketing world, attracting global players.
(आईपीएल क्रिकेट की दुनिया में एक अजेय शक्ति बन गया है, जो वैश्विक स्तर के खिलाड़ियों को आकर्षित करता है।)
2️⃣ Discrepancy (noun)
🔊 Pronunciation: डिस्क्रेपंसी
💡 Meaning: A lack of agreement or inconsistency between facts or claims
📝 Hindi: विसंगति
✍️ Example: The discrepancy between the initial and final voter turnout figures sparked controversy.
(प्रारंभिक और अंतिम मतदान प्रतिशत के बीच विसंगति ने विवाद को जन्म दिया।)
3️⃣ Surrogate (adjective/noun)
🔊 Pronunciation: सरोगेट
💡 Meaning: A substitute or representative for something else
📝 Hindi: प्रतिनिधि, विकल्प
✍️ Example: The government has banned surrogate advertisements of alcohol and tobacco during IPL broadcasts.
(सरकार ने आईपीएल प्रसारण के दौरान शराब और तंबाकू के प्रतिनिधि विज्ञापनों पर प्रतिबंध लगा दिया।)
4️⃣ Apprehension (noun)
🔊 Pronunciation: एप्रिहेंशन
💡 Meaning: Fear or anxiety about something bad that may happen
📝 Hindi: आशंका
✍️ Example: The lack of transparency in elections has created apprehension among voters.
(चुनावों में पारदर्शिता की कमी ने मतदाताओं में आशंका पैदा कर दी।)
5️⃣ Dogmatic (adjective)
🔊 Pronunciation: डॉगमैटिक
💡 Meaning: Holding beliefs stubbornly without considering other perspectives
📝 Hindi: हठधर्मी
✍️ Example: The Election Commission should avoid a dogmatic stance and promote transparency.
(चुनाव आयोग को हठधर्मी रुख अपनाने के बजाय मतदान प्रक्रिया में पारदर्शिता को बढ़ावा देना चाहिए।)
6️⃣ Clout (noun)
🔊 Pronunciation: क्लाउट
💡 Meaning: Influence or power in a particular domain
📝 Hindi: प्रभाव
✍️ Example: The IPL has gained enormous commercial clout, making it the most lucrative T20 league.
(आईपीएल ने अपार व्यावसायिक प्रभाव हासिल कर लिया है, जिससे यह सबसे लोकप्रिय टी20 लीग बन गई है।)
7️⃣ Indictment (noun)
🔊 Pronunciation: इंडाइटमेंट
💡 Meaning: A formal accusation or strong criticism
📝 Hindi: अभियोग, दोषारोपण
✍️ Example: The Supreme Court’s remarks were seen as an indictment of the Election Commission’s lack of transparency.
(सुप्रीम कोर्ट की टिप्पणियों को चुनाव आयोग की पारदर्शिता की कमी पर एक अभियोग के रूप में देखा गया।)
8️⃣ Enigmatic (adjective)
🔊 Pronunciation: एनिगमैटिक
💡 Meaning: Mysterious and difficult to understand
📝 Hindi: रहस्यमय
✍️ Example: Spinners like Sunil Narine remain an enigmatic challenge for batsmen in the IPL.
(सुनील नरेन जैसे स्पिनर आईपीएल में बल्लेबाजों के लिए एक रहस्यमय चुनौती बने हुए हैं।)
9️⃣ Fleeting (adjective)
🔊 Pronunciation: फ्लीटिंग
💡 Meaning: Lasting for a very short time
📝 Hindi: क्षणिक
✍️ Example: In T20 cricket, a player’s form can be fleeting, changing from one match to another.
(टी20 क्रिकेट में खिलाड़ी का प्रदर्शन क्षणिक हो सकता है, जो एक मैच से दूसरे मैच तक बदल सकता है।)
🔟 Reassessment (noun)
🔊 Pronunciation: रीअसेसमेंट
💡 Meaning: A reevaluation of something
📝 Hindi: पुनर्मूल्यांकन
✍️ Example: The Election Commission should conduct a reassessment of its transparency policies to regain public trust.
(चुनाव आयोग को अपनी पारदर्शिता नीतियों का पुनर्मूल्यांकन करना चाहिए ताकि जनता का विश्वास बढ़े।)
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) based on the vocabulary:
1. Choose the word that best fits the blank:
The new policy was met with strong _____ from the public, as it was perceived as unfair.
A) Reassessment
B) Indictment
C) Discrepancy
D) Clout
2. Which of the following words refers to a mysterious or puzzling nature?
A) Fleeting
B) Enigmatic
C) Juggernaut
D) Dogmatic
3. The word “dogmatic” is best defined as:
A) Open-minded and willing to listen
B) Stubbornly holding onto opinions without considering other perspectives
C) Easily influenced by others
D) Unpredictable and inconsistent
4. What does “clout” refer to in the context of business or politics?
A) A financial penalty
B) Influence or power
C) A surprising event
D) A minor detail
5. Which word describes a process of reviewing and reevaluating something?
A) Reassessment
B) Discrepancy
C) Apprehension
D) Fleeting
6. What is the meaning of “surrogate” in the sentence: “A surrogate spokesperson was appointed to address the media on behalf of the company”?
A) An original decision-maker
B) A substitute or representative
C) A financial consultant
D) A direct employee
7. The word “juggernaut” is most appropriately used to describe:
A) A small and weak organization
B) A force that is unstoppable and powerful
C) A temporary solution to a problem
D) An idea that is difficult to understand
8. What does the word “indictment” mean in the sentence: “The report was an indictment of the company’s unethical practices”?
A) A formal accusation or strong criticism
B) A suggestion for improvement
C) An approval of their business model
D) A minor complaint
9. Which word refers to fear or anxiety about something that might happen?
A) Apprehension
B) Fleeting
C) Clout
D) Discrepancy
10. If election results show inconsistencies between voter turnout percentages and actual numbers, this would be called a:
A) Surrogate
B) Discrepancy
C) Reassessment
D) Juggernaut
Answers:
1️⃣ B) Indictment
2️⃣ B) Enigmatic
3️⃣ B) Stubbornly holding onto opinions without considering other perspectives
4️⃣ B) Influence or power
5️⃣ A) Reassessment
6️⃣ B) A substitute or representative
7️⃣ B) A force that is unstoppable and powerful
8️⃣ A) A formal accusation or strong criticism
9️⃣ A) Apprehension
🔟 B) Discrepancy