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The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary – "Woman at the Helm"
Source: The Hindu – Editorial on IOC President Kirsty Coventry
Useful for: SSC, UPSC, Banking and other competitive exams.
🌟 Word of the Day
Insight (noun)
Meaning: a deep understanding of a person or thing
Easy Way: IN your SIGHT → You see deep inside Example: His insight into human psychology is remarkable.
Similar: understanding, perception, awareness
Meaning: a deep understanding of a person or thing
Easy Way: IN your SIGHT → You see deep inside Example: His insight into human psychology is remarkable.
Similar: understanding, perception, awareness
📘 Editorial Vocabulary
Suite (noun)
Meaning: a set of related things, like experiments or rooms
Easy Way: Think of a hotel suite – always a SET of rooms Example: The scientists conducted a suite of experiments on the ISS.
Similar: set, series, collection
Meaning: a set of related things, like experiments or rooms
Easy Way: Think of a hotel suite – always a SET of rooms Example: The scientists conducted a suite of experiments on the ISS.
Similar: set, series, collection
Articulated (verb)
Meaning: express an idea or feeling clearly
Easy Way: ARTICLE + LATED → Clearly stated like in an article Example: She clearly articulated her vision for the company.
Similar: express, convey, communicate
Meaning: express an idea or feeling clearly
Easy Way: ARTICLE + LATED → Clearly stated like in an article Example: She clearly articulated her vision for the company.
Similar: express, convey, communicate
Backdrop (noun)
Meaning: the setting or background for an event
Easy Way: Drop the curtain at the back – background setup Example: The decision was made against the backdrop of rising inflation.
Similar: context, background, setting
Meaning: the setting or background for an event
Easy Way: Drop the curtain at the back – background setup Example: The decision was made against the backdrop of rising inflation.
Similar: context, background, setting
Rationale (noun)
Meaning: the reason or logic behind something
Easy Way: RATIO + ANALYZE → Logical reason behind something Example: The rationale behind the investment was never explained.
Similar: reason, basis, logic
Meaning: the reason or logic behind something
Easy Way: RATIO + ANALYZE → Logical reason behind something Example: The rationale behind the investment was never explained.
Similar: reason, basis, logic
Lingering (verb/adj)
Meaning: staying longer than expected
Easy Way: LINGER at a place = Stay longer Example: Lingering doubts remain about the decision.
Similar: lasting, remaining, persisting
Meaning: staying longer than expected
Easy Way: LINGER at a place = Stay longer Example: Lingering doubts remain about the decision.
Similar: lasting, remaining, persisting
Expeditions (noun)
Meaning: journeys or trips, especially for a purpose
Easy Way: EXPLORE → EXPEDITION = Adventure journey Example: The team went on a polar expedition.
Similar: mission, voyage, journey
Meaning: journeys or trips, especially for a purpose
Easy Way: EXPLORE → EXPEDITION = Adventure journey Example: The team went on a polar expedition.
Similar: mission, voyage, journey
Spat (noun)
Meaning: a short argument
Easy Way: SPIT words in anger = Spat Example: The two leaders had a public spat over policies.
Similar: quarrel, squabble, argument
Meaning: a short argument
Easy Way: SPIT words in anger = Spat Example: The two leaders had a public spat over policies.
Similar: quarrel, squabble, argument
Bolster (verb)
Meaning: support or strengthen
Easy Way: BOLSTER pillow supports your back Example: The government plans to bolster the private space sector.
Similar: support, strengthen, reinforce
Meaning: support or strengthen
Easy Way: BOLSTER pillow supports your back Example: The government plans to bolster the private space sector.
Similar: support, strengthen, reinforce
Transparent (adj)
Meaning: open and honest
Easy Way: TRANSPARENT = See through → Nothing hidden Example: We need a transparent system for public funds.
Similar: clear, open, accountable
Meaning: open and honest
Easy Way: TRANSPARENT = See through → Nothing hidden Example: We need a transparent system for public funds.
Similar: clear, open, accountable
🔍 Phrasal Verbs, Idioms & Phrases
Set to be (phrase) – Expected or planned to happen
Easy Way: SET TO = Scheduled Example: The ISS is set to be decommissioned by 2030.
Easy Way: SET TO = Scheduled Example: The ISS is set to be decommissioned by 2030.
Packaged along with (phrasal verb) – Included together
Easy Way: Comes in one combo pack Example: The training was packaged along with the space seat.
Easy Way: Comes in one combo pack Example: The training was packaged along with the space seat.
Spare from (phrasal verb) – Exempt or excuse from responsibility
Easy Way: SPARE someone = Let them escape a duty Example: This does not spare the Department of Space from explanation.
Easy Way: SPARE someone = Let them escape a duty Example: This does not spare the Department of Space from explanation.
Caught between multiple futures (phrase) – Facing uncertainty about what’s next
Easy Way: Trapped between paths not yet decided Example: The future of India's space program is caught between multiple futures.
Easy Way: Trapped between paths not yet decided Example: The future of India's space program is caught between multiple futures.
Mounting its own expeditions (phrase) – Organizing its own missions
Easy Way: Mount a horse → Ready to launch Example: India is preparing to mount its own expeditions in space.
Easy Way: Mount a horse → Ready to launch Example: India is preparing to mount its own expeditions in space.
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