This article will cover the Top 10 English Vocabulary words taken from this week's The Hindu newspaper's editorial column. The english vocabulary words in this article are very important for all aspirants who are preparing for various competitive written exams like AFCAT, CDS, NDA, UPSC, SSC, Bank, Railway or any other written exams.

Each english word will be explained with its meaning/definition in English and Hindi, its synonyms and with an example sentence.

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Below is the list of Top 10 English Vocabulary words taken from this week's The Hindu newspaper's editorial column.

TOP 10 VOCABULARY WORDS FROM THE HINDU EDITORIAL

  1. CONFOUND - चकित करना
Definition: cause surprise or confusion
Example: Without instructions, this unusual game will confound anyone.
Synonyms: amaze, astonish, dumbfound, stagger, surprise

  1. STEMMING - रोकना
Definition: the process of reducing or stopping something
Example: —
Synonyms:    stop, clog, inhibit, prevent, intercept

  1. IMPERATIVE - अनिवार्य
Definition: very important
Example: It’s imperative that every member of the team is able to get along with all his teammates.
Synonyms:     burning, clamant, compelling, critical, crying, dire

  1. LACKADAISICAL - ढीला बनाना
Definition: lacking bodily energy or motivation
Example: Ashish’s teachers did not approve of his lackadaisical approach to homework.
Synonyms: unenthusiastic, uninterested, enervate

  1. SCOURGE - उजाड़ना
Definition: to bring destruction to something
Example: After the scourge of war came the scourge of disease.
Synonyms: destroy, devastate, ruin, ravage

  1. IMPEDE - बाधा डालना
Definition: to slow the movement, progress of something
Example: If you do not eat while you are sick, the lack of nutrients will impede your recovery.
Synonyms: clog, cramp, fetter, hinder, hobble

  1. ROUT - घोर पराजय
Definition: to defeat by a large margin
Example: After the dictator’s rout, the people finally had control of their country.
Synonyms: annihilate, blow away, bomb, bury, clobber

  1. TANTRUM - गुस्से का आवेश
Definition: an outburst or display of excited anger
Example: My son had a tantrum and banged his fist on the ground.
Synonyms: blow up, explosion, fireworks, fit, hissy

  1. CONTENTIOUS - विवादास्पद
Definition: given to arguing
Example: Everyone will enjoy the family gathering as long as Uncle Sunil doesn't bring up any contentious topics of discussion.
Synonyms: controversial, disputatious, quarrelsome

  1. LAISSEZ FAIRE - अहस्तक्षेप-नीति
Definition: a policy or attitude of letting things take their own course, without interfering
Example: They have a laissez-faire approach to bringing up their children.
Synonyms: —


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