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 Scathing (adj.)
🔊 Pronunciation: स्केथिंग
💡 Meaning: Severely critical or harsh in tone
📝 Hindi: कठोर आलोचनात्मक
✍️ Example: The PAC’s scathing report criticized the inefficiencies of the GST system.
(पीएसी की कठोर आलोचनात्मक रिपोर्ट ने जीएसटी प्रणाली की कमियों की निंदा की।)
2️⃣ Abrogate (verb)
🔊 Pronunciation: ऐब्रोगेट
💡 Meaning: To repeal, abolish, or do away with (a law, right, or formal agreement)
📝 Hindi: समाप्त करना, निरस्त करना
✍️ Example: The government abrogated Jammu and Kashmir’s special status in 2019.
(सरकार ने 2019 में जम्मू और कश्मीर की विशेष स्थिति को समाप्त कर दिया।)
3️⃣ Lackadaisical (adj.)
🔊 Pronunciation: लैकडेज़िकल
💡 Meaning: Lacking enthusiasm, energy, or effort
📝 Hindi: सुस्त, उत्साहहीन
✍️ Example: The Finance Ministry’s lackadaisical audit approach led to financial discrepancies.
(वित्त मंत्रालय की सुस्त लेखा परीक्षा पद्धति ने वित्तीय विसंगतियों को जन्म दिया।)
4️⃣ Contend (verb)
🔊 Pronunciation: कन्टेन्ड
💡 Meaning: To argue, assert, or struggle in opposition
📝 Hindi: तर्क करना, संघर्ष करना
✍️ Example: Major revenue-generating States contend that GST reduces their fiscal autonomy.
(मुख्य राजस्व उत्पन्न करने वाले राज्य तर्क करते हैं कि जीएसटी उनकी वित्तीय स्वायत्तता को कम करता है।)
5️⃣ Discrepancy (noun)
🔊 Pronunciation: डिस्क्रेपनसी
💡 Meaning: A difference or inconsistency, especially in accounts or reports
📝 Hindi: विसंगति, भिन्नता
✍️ Example: The PAC highlighted discrepancies in the Compensation Fund audit.
(पीएसी ने मुआवजा निधि लेखा परीक्षा में विसंगतियों को उजागर किया।)
6️⃣ Paradigm (noun)
🔊 Pronunciation: पैराडाइम
💡 Meaning: A model or example that defines a particular way of thinking
📝 Hindi: प्रतिमान, नमूना
✍️ Example: The shift away from separatist politics represents a new paradigm in Kashmir.
(अलगाववादी राजनीति से हटने की प्रवृत्ति कश्मीर में एक नए प्रतिमान का संकेत देती है।)
7️⃣ Resonate (verb)
🔊 Pronunciation: रेज़ोनेट
💡 Meaning: To have a deep impact or meaning; to evoke strong emotions
📝 Hindi: गूंजना, प्रभाव डालना
✍️ Example: The PAC’s recommendation for a new GST structure will resonate with States.
(पीएसी की नई जीएसटी संरचना की सिफारिश राज्यों के साथ गूंजेगी।)
8️⃣ Dissociation (noun)
🔊 Pronunciation: डिसोसिएशन
💡 Meaning: The act of distancing oneself from a group or ideology
📝 Hindi: अलगाव, असंबंधन
✍️ Example: Several former separatist leaders announced their dissociation from the movement.
(कई पूर्व अलगाववादी नेताओं ने आंदोलन से अपने अलगाव की घोषणा की।)
9️⃣ Entrenched (adj.)
🔊 Pronunciation: एन्ट्रेंच्ड
💡 Meaning: Deeply established or ingrained, often resistant to change
📝 Hindi: दृढ़, स्थापित
✍️ Example: The centralization of GST has become entrenched despite opposition from States.
(राज्यों के विरोध के बावजूद जीएसटी का केंद्रीकरण दृढ़ता से स्थापित हो गया है।)
🔟 Unilateral (adj.)
🔊 Pronunciation: यूनिलैटरल
💡 Meaning: Done by one party without the agreement or involvement of others
📝 Hindi: एकपक्षीय
✍️ Example: The Centre’s unilateral decisions regarding GST compensation have frustrated States.
(जीएसटी मुआवजे के संबंध में केंद्र के एकपक्षीय निर्णयों ने राज्यों को निराश कर दिया है।)
MCQs on Daily Editorial Vocabulary
1️⃣ What does “scathing” mean?
A) Mild and polite
B) Severely critical or harsh
C) Full of praise
D) Neutral and objective
2️⃣ What is the meaning of “abrogate”?
A) To formally put an end to something
B) To encourage something to grow
C) To celebrate an achievement
D) To secretly support an action
3️⃣ Which of the following best describes a “lackadaisical” attitude?
A) Highly energetic and enthusiastic
B) Slow and lacking enthusiasm
C) Extremely cautious and careful
D) Quick to take action
4️⃣ What does “contend” mean?
A) To struggle or argue for something
B) To avoid any form of conflict
C) To accept something without question
D) To agree completely with an opposing view
5️⃣ If an audit report shows “discrepancies,” what does that mean?
A) The accounts are perfectly balanced
B) There are inconsistencies or differences in the data
C) The financial records are extremely detailed
D) There is no change from the previous report
6️⃣ What does “paradigm” refer to?
A) A fundamental model or pattern
B) A temporary change in behavior
C) A confusing situation
D) A minor adjustment in rules
7️⃣ What does “resonate” mean in a figurative sense?
A) To make a sound
B) To create physical vibrations
C) To have a deep emotional or intellectual impact
D) To be completely misunderstood
8️⃣ If someone announces their “dissociation” from a group, what does it mean?
A) They have become more involved in the group
B) They are no longer connected to the group
C) They have taken charge of the group
D) They are trying to expand the group’s influence
9️⃣ If an idea is “entrenched,” how is it best described?
A) Deeply established and difficult to change
B) A brand-new concept with little support
C) A flexible and evolving belief
D) A temporary trend
🔟 What does “unilateral” mean?
A) Agreed upon by multiple parties
B) Done independently by one side only
C) Based on mutual discussion
D) Open to negotiation and compromise
Answers:
1️⃣ B – Severely critical or harsh
2️⃣ A – To formally put an end to something
3️⃣ B – Slow and lacking enthusiasm
4️⃣ A – To struggle or argue for something
5️⃣ B – There are inconsistencies or differences in the data
6️⃣ A – A fundamental model or pattern
7️⃣ C – To have a deep emotional or intellectual impact
8️⃣ B – They are no longer connected to the group
9️⃣ A – Deeply established and difficult to change
🔟 B – Done independently by one side only
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: 27 March 2025
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- Merriam-Webster Dictionary – https://www.merriam-webster.com/
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