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
Fraught (adjective)
Pronunciation: फ्रॉट
Meaning: Filled with or likely to result in something undesirable
Hindi: संकटपूर्ण, तनावपूर्ण
Example: The political climate in Myanmar remains fraught with uncertainty and instability.
(म्यांमार का राजनीतिक माहौल अब भी अनिश्चितता और अस्थिरता से भरा हुआ है।)
Seismic (adjective)
Pronunciation: साइज्मिक Meaning: Relating to earthquakes or other vibrations of the earth Hindi: भूकंपीय, कंपन संबंधी Example: The seismic activity in Myanmar has historically caused massive destruction.
(म्यांमार में भूकंपीय गतिविधियाँ ऐतिहासिक रूप से भारी विनाश का कारण बनी हैं।)
Overzealous (adjective)
Pronunciation: ओवरज़ेलस Meaning: Excessively enthusiastic or eager, often to a fault Hindi: अति-उत्साही, अति-उत्सुक Example: The overzealous police officers registered unnecessary cases against critics.
(अति-उत्साही पुलिस अधिकारियों ने आलोचकों के खिलाफ अनावश्यक मामले दर्ज किए।)
Casualty (noun)
Pronunciation: कैज़ुअल्टी Meaning: A person killed or injured in a disaster or accident Hindi: हताहत, दुर्घटनाग्रस्त व्यक्ति Example: The Myanmar earthquake caused thousands of casualties.
(म्यांमार भूकंप में हजारों हताहत हुए।)
Browbeat (verb)
Pronunciation: ब्राउबीट Meaning: To intimidate or bully someone into doing something Hindi: धमकाना, डराना Example: The police often browbeat critics by filing false cases.
(पुलिस अक्सर आलोचकों को झूठे मामले दर्ज करके डराती-धमकाती है।)
Jurisdiction (noun)
Pronunciation: जूरिस्डिक्शन Meaning: The official power to make legal decisions and judgments Hindi: अधिकार-क्षेत्र, क्षेत्राधिकार Example: The Supreme Court ruled that the case was beyond the police’s jurisdiction.
(सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने फैसला सुनाया कि मामला पुलिस के अधिकार-क्षेत्र से बाहर था।)
Tectonic (adjective)
Pronunciation: टेकटॉनिक Meaning: Relating to the structure of the earth’s crust and its movements Hindi: भूपर्पटीय, टेक्टोनिक Example: Myanmar is prone to earthquakes due to tectonic plate movements.
(म्यांमार में भूपर्पटीय प्लेटों की हलचलों के कारण भूकंप आते हैं।)
Resounding (adjective)
Pronunciation: रिज़ाउंडिंग Meaning: Loud, clear, and unmistakable; emphatic Hindi: गूंजता हुआ, प्रत्यक्ष Example: The Supreme Court’s verdict was a resounding victory for free speech.
(सुप्रीम कोर्ट का फैसला अभिव्यक्ति की स्वतंत्रता के लिए प्रत्यक्ष जीत था।)
Imputation (noun)
Pronunciation: इम्प्यूटेशन Meaning: An attribution of blame or fault to someone Hindi: दोषारोपण, आरोप Example: The Court found no imputation of religious hatred in the poem.
(कोर्ट को कविता में धार्मिक घृणा का कोई आरोप नहीं मिला।)
Rubble (noun)
Pronunciation: रबल Meaning: The remains of something that has been destroyed, especially buildings Hindi: मलबा, ढेर Example: Thousands of people were left homeless as their houses turned to rubble.
(हजारों लोग बेघर हो गए क्योंकि उनके घर मलबे में बदल गए।)
MCQs on Daily Editorial Vocabulary
What does the word “fraught” mean?
a) Filled with something undesirable
b) Completely empty
c) Free from danger
d) Happily resolved
Which of the following best defines “seismic”?
a) Related to the movement of the ocean
b) Relating to earthquakes or earth vibrations
c) A slow and gradual process
d) Concerning the climate and weather patterns
An “overzealous” person is likely to:
a) Remain indifferent to a cause
b) Show excessive enthusiasm, often unnecessarily
c) Hesitate before taking action
d) Avoid getting involved in activities
What is the meaning of “casualty” in a disaster-related context?
a) A person who benefits from an event
b) A person who is injured or killed
c) A survivor of an accident
d) An observer of a tragic event
To “browbeat” someone means to:
a) Encourage them to do better
b) Intimidate or bully them into submission
c) Respect their opinion
d) Avoid confrontation
“Jurisdiction” refers to:
a) The power to make legal decisions
b) The act of punishing someone
c) A law-breaking action
d) The process of negotiation
What does “tectonic” primarily relate to?
a) Air pressure changes
b) Earth’s crust and its movements
c) Water currents in the ocean
d) Atmospheric temperature fluctuations
A “resounding” success is one that is:
a) Partial and uncertain
b) Loud, clear, and unmistakable
c) Gradual and delayed
d) Based on assumptions
“Imputation” is best described as:
a) The act of praising someone
b) The attribution of blame or responsibility
c) A form of agreement
d) An official declaration of innocence
What does “rubble” refer to?
a) Small decorative pieces of art
b) The remains of something destroyed
c) A type of ancient writing
d) A scientific process
Answers:
a) Filled with something undesirable b) Relating to earthquakes or earth vibrations b) Show excessive enthusiasm, often unnecessarily b) A person who is injured or killed b) Intimidate or bully them into submission a) The power to make legal decisions b) Earth’s crust and its movements b) Loud, clear, and unmistakable b) The attribution of blame or responsibility b) The remains of something destroyed
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: 30 March 2025
Learn more:
- Merriam-Webster Dictionary – https://www.merriam-webster.com/
- Oxford Learner’s Dictionary – https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/
- Cambridge Dictionary – https://dictionary.cambridge.org/
- Thesaurus.com – https://www.thesaurus.com/