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 Destabilisation (noun)
🔊 Pronunciation: डी-स्टैबिलाइज़ेशन
💡 Meaning: The process of making something unstable, especially a government, system, or region
📝 Hindi: अस्थिरता पैदा करना
✍️ Example: Climate change is leading to the destabilisation of global ecosystems.
(जलवायु परिवर्तन वैश्विक पारिस्थितिकी तंत्र की अस्थिरता का कारण बन रहा है।)
2️⃣ Proximate (adjective)
🔊 Pronunciation: प्रॉक्सिमेट
💡 Meaning: Closest in relationship or cause; immediate
📝 Hindi: निकटतम / तात्कालिक
✍️ Example: The proximate cause of the landslide was heavy rainfall.
(भूस्खलन का तात्कालिक कारण भारी वर्षा थी।)
3️⃣ Undulating (adjective)
🔊 Pronunciation: अंड्युलेटिंग
💡 Meaning: Moving in a wave-like motion; rising and falling smoothly
📝 Hindi: लहरदार
✍️ Example: The undulating hills stretched across the horizon.
(लहरदार पहाड़ियाँ क्षितिज तक फैली हुई थीं।)
4️⃣ Copious (adjective)
🔊 Pronunciation: कोपियस
💡 Meaning: Abundant in supply or quantity
📝 Hindi: प्रचुर मात्रा में
✍️ Example: She took copious notes during the lecture.
(उसने व्याख्यान के दौरान प्रचुर मात्रा में नोट्स लिए।)
5️⃣ Knee-jerk (adjective)
🔊 Pronunciation: नी-जर्क
💡 Meaning: Unthinking and automatic; a quick reaction without thought
📝 Hindi: बिना सोचे समझे प्रतिक्रिया
✍️ Example: His knee-jerk response worsened the situation.
(उसकी बिना सोचे समझे प्रतिक्रिया ने स्थिति को और खराब कर दिया।)
6️⃣ Latent (adjective)
🔊 Pronunciation: लेटेंट
💡 Meaning: Existing but not yet visible or active; hidden potential or risk
📝 Hindi: सुप्त / छिपी हुई
✍️ Example: The virus remained latent in the body for months.
(वायरस महीनों तक शरीर में सुप्त अवस्था में रहा।)
7️⃣ Commiseration (noun)
🔊 Pronunciation: कमिज़रेशन
💡 Meaning: Sympathy and sorrow for someone’s suffering
📝 Hindi: सहानुभूति
✍️ Example: Messages of commiseration poured in after the tragic event.
(दुखद घटना के बाद सहानुभूति संदेशों की बाढ़ आ गई।)
8️⃣ Jurisprudence (noun)
🔊 Pronunciation: जूरिसप्रूडेंस
💡 Meaning: The theory or science of law
📝 Hindi: विधिशास्त्र / न्यायशास्त्र
✍️ Example: The professor is an expert in constitutional jurisprudence.
(प्रोफेसर संवैधानिक न्यायशास्त्र के विशेषज्ञ हैं।)
9️⃣ Chilling (effect) (noun)
🔊 Pronunciation: चिलिंग
💡 Meaning: A discouraging or suppressing effect, especially on freedom
📝 Hindi: भय उत्पन्न करने वाला प्रभाव
✍️ Example: The new law had a chilling effect on free speech.
(नए कानून ने अभिव्यक्ति की स्वतंत्रता पर भय पैदा कर दिया।)
🔟 Inimical (adjective)
🔊 Pronunciation: इनिमिकल
💡 Meaning: Harmful or hostile
📝 Hindi: हानिकारक / विरोधी
✍️ Example: Censorship is inimical to democracy.
(सेंसरशिप लोकतंत्र के लिए हानिकारक है।)
MCQs on Daily Editorial Vocabulary
Q1. What does the word “Destabilisation” refer to?
A) Building strong foundations
B) Making something unstable or insecure
C) Celebrating national unity
D) Increasing economic strength
Q2. The word “Proximate” is best used to describe:
A) Something imaginary
B) Something distant in time
C) Something closely related in time or order
D) Something accidental and rare
Q3. What is the meaning of “Undulating”?
A) Moving in a wave-like pattern
B) Remaining absolutely still
C) Screaming loudly
D) Growing very fast
Q4. A “Copious” amount of data refers to:
A) Scarce and limited data
B) Secret and encrypted data
C) Abundant or large in quantity
D) Duplicate or fake data
Q5. Which phrase best explains a “Knee-jerk” reaction?
A) Carefully calculated and delayed
B) Involuntary and quick without deep thought
C) Planned and strategic
D) Emotionally calm and composed
Q6. A “Latent” talent is one that is:
A) Very popular
B) Hidden or dormant
C) Completely lost
D) Frequently displayed
Q7. In which situation would you offer “Commiseration”?
A) At a wedding
B) After someone’s success
C) During an award ceremony
D) After someone’s loss or suffering
Q8. The term “Jurisprudence” relates to:
A) Cooking traditions
B) Scientific theories
C) Philosophy or theory of law
D) Historical monuments
Q9. What is a “Chilling effect”, especially in free speech?
A) Encouragement to speak more
B) Total freedom to express
C) Suppression or fear that discourages expression
D) Humor used to lighten speech
Q10. The word “Inimical” is closest in meaning to:
A) Friendly and warm
B) Harmful or hostile
C) Unpredictable and wild
D) Gentle and subtle
✅ Answers and Explanations
Q.1 ✅ Answer: (b) Making something unstable or insecure
📌 Explanation: “Destabilisation” means causing something to become unstable, often used in political or social contexts.
Q.2 ✅ Answer: (c) Something closely related in time or order
📌 Explanation: “Proximate” refers to something that is near in time, place, or relationship.
Q.3 ✅ Answer: (a) Moving in a wave-like pattern
📌 Explanation: “Undulating” means moving with a smooth, wave-like motion.
Q.4 ✅ Answer: (c) Abundant or large in quantity
📌 Explanation: “Copious” describes something in a large amount; plentiful.
Q.5 ✅ Answer: (b) Involuntary and quick without deep thought
📌 Explanation: A “knee-jerk” reaction is an immediate, automatic response made without thinking.
Q.6 ✅ Answer: (b) Hidden or dormant
📌 Explanation: “Latent” refers to something present but not visible or active, like a hidden talent.
Q.7 ✅ Answer: (d) After someone’s loss or suffering
📌 Explanation: “Commiseration” means expressing sympathy or sorrow for someone’s misfortune.
Q.8 ✅ Answer: (c) Philosophy or theory of law
📌 Explanation: “Jurisprudence” is the study or philosophy of law and legal systems.
Q.9 ✅ Answer: (c) Suppression or fear that discourages expression
📌 Explanation: A “chilling effect” is when people hesitate to speak or act freely due to fear of legal or social consequences.
Q.10 ✅ Answer: (b) Harmful or hostile
📌 Explanation: “Inimical” describes something that is unfriendly, adverse, or damaging.
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 for UPSC SSC: 06 August 2025
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