Vocabulary English words from The Hindu newspaper editorial dated 9 September 2024, along with their meaning in Hindi, synonyms, antonyms, and usage in sentences.
Editorial : Wide open: On India’s Paralympians – With more state support, Indian Paralympians are on a high
English Vocabulary : 9 September 2024
Ascent
Pronunciation: /əˈsɛnt/
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A rise to an important position or a higher level; an upward movement.
Meaning in Hindi: चढ़ाई, उन्नति
Synonyms: Climb, rise, advancement
Antonyms: Descent, decline, drop
Use in Sentence: The ascent of India’s para-athletes to the global stage is a testament to their perseverance.
Use in Editorial: “This is a significant ascent and depicts the Indian Paralympians’ constant improvement…”
Quest
Pronunciation: /kwɛst/
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A long or arduous search for something.
Meaning in Hindi: खोज, तलाश
Synonyms: Pursuit, search, mission
Antonyms: Neglect, avoidance, retreat
Use in Sentence: The scientist’s quest for knowledge led to groundbreaking discoveries.
Use in Editorial: “India’s performance in the 2024 Paralympics reflects its para-athletes’ quest for excellence despite the unimaginable odds…”
Indomitable
Pronunciation: /ɪnˈdɒmɪtəbl/
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Impossible to subdue or defeat.
Meaning in Hindi: अजेय, अडिग
Synonyms: Unconquerable, invincible, resolute
Antonyms: Weak, submissive, yielding
Use in Sentence: Her indomitable spirit helped her overcome every obstacle in life.
Use in Editorial: “Hokato Sema… cornered glory to underscore the indomitable human spirit.”
Throng
Pronunciation: /θrɒŋ/
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To crowd or fill a place or area in large numbers.
Meaning in Hindi: भीड़ लगाना, जमा होना
Synonyms: Crowd, swarm, gather
Antonyms: Disperse, scatter, spread
Use in Sentence: Fans thronged the stadium to witness the final match.
Use in Editorial: “The Stade de France witnessed a near-capacity crowd thronging the iconic venue daily…”
Inclusive
Pronunciation: /ɪnˈkluːsɪv/
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Including all services, facilities, or items normally expected or required; not excluding any group.
Meaning in Hindi: समावेशी, सर्वसमावेशक
Synonyms: Comprehensive, all-encompassing, embracing
Antonyms: Exclusive, selective, limited
Use in Sentence: The organization aims to create an inclusive environment for all its employees.
Use in Editorial: “It complemented the French authorities’ attempt to make the Paralympics more inclusive…”