Vocabulary English words from The Hindu newspaper editorial dated 2 September 2024, along with their meaning in Hindi, synonyms, antonyms, and usage in sentences.
Editorial : Open season: On the U.S. Open – The new order in tennis has been a long time coming, but it is here
English Vocabulary : 2 September 2024
Hegemonic
Pronunciation: /hɪˈɡɛmənɪk/
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Dominant in a political, social, or economic sense; exercising control or authority over others.
Meaning in Hindi: प्रभुत्वशाली
Synonyms: Dominant, authoritative, controlling, ruling
Antonyms: Subordinate, weak, secondary
Use in sentence: The hegemonic influence of Western countries has shaped global economic policies.
Use in Editorial: “Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic have been the hegemonic forces…”
Seismic
Pronunciation: /ˈsaɪzmɪk/
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Relating to earthquakes or other vibrations of the earth and its crust; used figuratively to describe an event with far-reaching, dramatic impact.
Meaning in Hindi: भूकंप-संबंधी; भारी प्रभाव डालने वाला
Synonyms: Earth-shattering, monumental, groundbreaking, tectonic
Antonyms: Minor, insignificant, trivial
Use in sentence: The CEO’s resignation had a seismic effect on the company’s stock prices.
Use in Editorial: “The exits of Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic… appear seismic.”
Bona fide
Pronunciation: /ˈboʊnə ˌfaɪdi/
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Genuine; real; made or done in good faith without deception.
Meaning in Hindi: वास्तविक, प्रामाणिक
Synonyms: Authentic, legitimate, genuine, true
Antonyms: Fake, fraudulent, false, counterfeit
Use in sentence: She is a bona fide expert in the field of environmental science.
Use in Editorial: “Alcaraz is… a bona fide title-contender wherever he plays.”
Upend
Pronunciation: /ʌpˈɛnd/
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To turn something upside down; to cause drastic changes or overturn the established order.
Meaning in Hindi: उलट देना, बदल देना
Synonyms: Overturn, disrupt, topple, overthrow
Antonyms: Stabilize, steady, maintain
Use in sentence: The new regulations could upend the entire education system.
Use in Editorial: “It is Djokovic’s third-round loss that can upend world tennis.”
Telltale
Pronunciation: /ˈtɛlˌteɪl/
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Revealing or indicating something that is supposed to be kept secret or unnoticed.
Meaning in Hindi: प्रकट करने वाला, संकेत देने वाला
Synonyms: Indicative, revealing, suggestive, indicative
Antonyms: Concealing, hidden, secretive
Use in sentence: The telltale signs of stress were visible in her eyes.
Use in Editorial: “The failure is a telltale sign that Djokovic… will no longer be at the top.”