The Hindu Vocab: 15th July

The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary 15th July
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Here we provide you with the glossary of important terms from the article published in today's Hindu editorial. In the table below, the words of the article published today, their words, meanings and synonyms have been provided.

The vocabulary for the Hindu Editorial 15th July 2022

Editorial 1: FLEEING, QUITTING

Editorial 1: Fleeing, Quitting - Slide 1

Flee (verb) - Run away from a place or situation of danger.

Quit (verb) - Leave (a place), usually permanently.

Heed (verb) - Pay attention to; take notice of

Beleaguered (adjective) - In a very difficult situation.

Presumably (adverb) - Used to convey that what is asserted is very likely though not known for certain.

Hedge (verb) -Protect oneself against loss on (a bet or investment) by making balancing or compensating transactions, safeguard.

Hold out (phrasal verb) - Resist or survive in difficult circumstances; Have a feeling of hope or optimism.

Wrath (noun) - Extreme anger

Incumbent (noun) - the holder of an office or post.

Convene (verb) - Come or bring together for a meeting or activity; assemble.

Abate (verb) - (of something unpleasant or severe) becomes less intense or widespread.

Protagonist (noun) - The main figure or one of the most prominent figures in a situation.

Editorial 1: Fleeing, Quitting - Slide 2

Anticipation (noun) - Expectation or prediction, forecast.

Intensification (noun) - The action of making or becoming more intense.

Bloodshed (noun) - The killing or wounding of people, typically on a large scale during a conflict.

Amazed (adjective) - Greatly surprised; astonished.

Unprecedented (adjective) - Never done or known before.

Channelled (adjective) - Characterized by grooves or furrows.

Fury (noun) - Wild or violent anger.

Devastation (noun) - Great destruction or damage.

Apt (adjective) - Appropriate or suitable in the circumstances.

Avaricious (adjective) - Having or showing extreme greed for wealth or material gain.

Apathetic (adjective) - Showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern.

Humble (verb) - Cause (someone) to feel less important or proud, decisively defeat (a sporting opponent previously thought to be superior).

Ilk (noun) - A type of person or thing similar to one already referred to.

Jockey (verb) - Struggle by every available means to gain or achieve something.

Overwhelming (adjective) - Very great in amount.

Regime (noun) - A system or ordered way of doing things.

Usher (verb) - Show or guide (someone) somewhere, cause or mark the start of something new.

Refrain (verb) - Stop oneself from doing something.

Status quo (noun) - The existing state of affairs, especially regarding social or political issues.

Misdeed (noun) - A wicked or illegal act, wrongdoing.

Ill-gotten (adjective) - Acquired by illegal or unfair means.

Editorial 2: BRIDGING THE GAP

Editorial 2: BRIDGING THE GAP - Slide 3

Bridge the gap (idiom) - To connect things in a logical way; to have qualities of two different things; to fill in a space between two things.

Fare (verb) - Perform in a specified way in a particular situation or over a particular period.

Parity (noun) - The state or condition of being equal, especially as regards status or pay.

Stagnation (noun) - The state of not flowing or moving, lack of activity, growth, or development.

Falter (verb) - Lose strength or momentum.

Editorial 2: BRIDGING THE GAP - Slide 4

Shrink (verb) - Become or make smaller in size or amount. (Verb Form = Shrink - Shrank - Shrunk)

Anaemic (adjective) - A person suffering from anaemia.

Abysmal (adjective) - Extremely bad; appalling

Tokenism (noun) - The practice of making only a perfunctory or symbolic effort to do a particular thing, especially by recruiting a small number of people from under-represented groups in order to give the appearance of sexual or racial equality within a workforce.

Staggering (adjective) - Deeply shocking; astonishing.

Editorial 3: THE GREAT OMISSION IN THE DRAFT DISABILITY POLICY

Editorial 3: THE GREAT OMISSION IN THE DRAFT DISABILITY POLICY - Slide 5

Omission (noun) - A person or thing that has been left out or excluded.

Elusive (adjective) - Difficult to find, catch, or achieve.

Felt (verb) - Make into felt; mat together.

Aegis (noun) - The protection, backing, or support of a particular person or organization.

Conformity (noun) - Compliance with standards, rules, or laws.

Inclusion (noun) - The action or state of including or of being included within a group or structure.

Editorial 3: THE GREAT OMISSION IN THE DRAFT DISABILITY POLICY - Slide 6

Furtherance (noun) - The advancement of a scheme or interest.

Uplift (noun) - An instance of being raised or increased.

Embody (verb) - Be an expression of or give a tangible or visible form to (an idea, quality, or feeling)

Cognisance (noun) - Knowledge or awareness.

Traction (noun) - The extent to which an idea, product, etc. gains popularity or acceptance.

Editorial 3: THE GREAT OMISSION IN THE DRAFT DISABILITY POLICY - Slide 7

Braille (noun) - A form of written language for blind people, in which characters are represented by patterns of raised dots that are felt with the fingertips.

Editorial 3: THE GREAT OMISSION IN THE DRAFT DISABILITY POLICY - Slide 8

Attitudinal (adjective) - Relating to attitudes.

Editorial 3: THE GREAT OMISSION IN THE DRAFT DISABILITY POLICY - Slide 9

Prong (noun) - Each of the separate parts of an attack or operation, typically approaching a place or subject from different positions. (pronged - adjective)