The Hindu Editorial: 14th 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 14th July 2022
1. Macroeconomic (adjective) - Relating to the branch of economics concerned with large-scale or general economic factors, such as interest rates and national productivity.
2. Albeit (conjunction) - Though
3. Imperceptibly (adverb) - In a way that is so slight, gradual, or subtle as not to be perceived.
4. Distinct (adjective) - Recognizably different in nature from something else of a similar type.
5. Shrink (verb) - Become or make smaller in size or amount. (shrink-shrank-shrunk)
6. Amid (preposition) - Surrounded by; in the middle of.
7. Decelerate (verb) - Reduce or cause to reduce in speed.
8. Whopping (adjective) - Very large
10. Manifest (verb) - Show (a quality or feeling) by one's acts or appearance; demonstrate.
11. Cereals (noun) - A grain used for food, for example, wheat, maize, or rye.
12. Vigil (noun) - A period of keeping awake during the time usually spent asleep, especially to keep watch or pray.
13. Ward off (Phrasal Verb) - Prevent someone or something from harming or affecting one.
14. Respite (noun) - A short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant.
15. Depreciation (noun) - A reduction in the value of an asset over time, due in particular to wear and tear.
16. Spectre (noun) - Something widely feared as a possible unpleasant or dangerous occurrence.
17. Confrontation (noun) - A hostile or argumentative situation or meeting between opposing parties.
18. Spring up (verb) - to appear or develop quickly or suddenly.
19. Defy (verb) - Openly resist or refuse to obey.
20. Oust (verb) - Drive out or expel (someone) from a position or place.
21. Massive (adjective) - Exceptionally large.
22. Enactment (noun) - The process of passing legislation.
23. Vigilant (adjective) - Keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.
24. Mammoth (adjective) - Huge
25. Unprecedented (adjective) - Never done or known before.
26. Downturn (noun) - A decline in economic, business, or other activity.
27. Misery (noun) - A state or feeling of great physical or mental distress or discomfort.
28. Catastrophic (adjective) - Involving or causing sudden great damage or suffering.
29. Fury (noun) - Wild or violent anger.
30. Spontaneous (adjective) - Performed or occurring as a result of a sudden impulse or inclination and without premeditation or external stimulus.
31. Contemporary (adjective) - Belonging to or occurring in the present.
32. Elite (noun) - A select group that is superior in terms of ability or qualities to the rest of a group or society.
33. Merely (adverb) - Just; only.
34. Fusion (noun) - The process or result of joining two or more things together to form a single entity.
35. Complexity (noun) - The state or quality of being intricate or complicated.
36. Clique (noun) - A small close-knit group of people who do not readily allow others to join them.
37. Invincible (adjective) - Too powerful to be defeated or overcome.
38. Dislodge (verb) - Knock or force out of position.
39. Democratization (noun) - The introduction of a democratic system or democratic principles.
40. Sprout (verb) - Appear or develop suddenly and in large numbers.
41. Dissent (noun) - The holding or expression of opinions at variance with those commonly or officially held.
43. Fatal (adjective) - Leading to failure or disaster.
44. Polarization (noun) - Division into two sharply contrasting groups or sets of opinions or beliefs.
45. Sceptical (adjective) - Not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations.
46. Ardent (adjective) - Very enthusiastic or passionate.
47. Ignite (verb) - Arouse or inflame (an emotion or situation)
48. Inevitable (adjective) - Certain to happen; unavoidable.
49. Scale-up (noun) - The action of increasing in size or number; expansion.
50. Turbulence (noun) - A state of conflict or confusion.
51. contest (verb) - Take part in (a competition or election)
52. Drift (noun) - A continuous slow movement from one place to another.
53. Paradigm shift (noun) - A fundamental change in approach or underlying assumptions.
54. Pivotal (adjective) - Of crucial importance in relation to the development or success of something else.
55. Anchor (verb) - Secure firmly in position.
56. Prosperity (noun) - The state of being prosperous.
57. Prosperous (adjective) - Successful in material terms; flourishing financially.
58. Substantial (adjective) - Concerning the essentials of something.
59. Sluggish (adjective) - Slow-moving or inactive, lacking energy or alertness.
60. Tilt (noun) - A sloping position or movement.
61. Accommodate (verb) - (of a building or other area) provide lodging or sufficient space for.
62. Convergence (noun) - The process or state of converging.
63. Synergy (noun) - The interaction or cooperation of two or more organizations, substances, or other agents to produce a combined effect greater than the sum of their separate effects.
64. At Loggerhead (phrase) - In violent dispute or disagreement.
65. Forge (verb) - Create (something) strong, enduring, or successful.
66. Evolve (verb) - Develop gradually.
67. Outer space (noun) - The physical universe beyond the earth's atmosphere.
68. Immensely (adverb) - To a great extent; extremely.
69. Breakout (noun) - An outbreak.
70. Derail (verb) - Obstruct (a process) by diverting it from its intended course.
71. Conundrum (noun) - A confusing and difficult problem or question
72. Jurisprudence (noun) - A legal system.
73. Mere (adjective) - Used to emphasize how small or insignificant someone or something is.
74. Whilst (conjunction) - During the time that; at the same time as; Whereas.
75. Facet (noun) - One side of something many-sided, especially of a cut gem.
76. Amplitude (noun) - Breadth, range, or magnitude
77. Intrinsic (adjective) - Belonging naturally; essential.
78. Scrutiny (noun) - Critical observation or examination.
79. Covenant (noun) - A formal agreement, contract, or promise in writing, especially one undertaking to make regular payments to a charity.
81. Exacerbate (verb) - Make (a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling) worse.
82. Epidemiological (adjective) - Relating to the branch of medicine that deals with the incidence, distribution, and control of diseases.
83. Emanate (verb) - (of a feeling, quality, or sensation) issue or spread out from (a source)
Other Important Words -
1. Tyranny (noun) - Cruel and oppressive government or rule, arbitrary use of power or control
2. Meddling (noun) - Intrusive or unwarranted interference
3. Sovereignty (noun) - Supreme power or authority, the authority of a state to govern itself or another state
4. Daunting (adjective) - Seeming difficult to deal with in prospect; intimidating
5. Unilateralism (noun) - The process of acting, reaching a decision, or espousing a principle unilaterally
6. Multilateralism (noun) - The principle of participation by three or more parties, especially by the governments of different countries
