This article will cover the Top 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 competitive written exams.

Each english vocabulary word has been explained with its meaning/definition in English and Hindi & its synonyms. You can download free pdf of this article on Weekly The Hindu Vocabulary by clicking the Print Pdf icon placed at the bottom of each post.

TOP VOCABULARY WORDS FROM THE HINDU EDITORIAL

  1. HUMONGOUS - विशाल
    : unusually large
    Synonyms elephantine
  2. OVERTURE - सन्धि प्रस्ताव
    : the beginning of something
    Synonyms prelude
  3. AGGRAVATED - भड़कना
    : reacting with irritation
    Synonyms annoyed
  4. BRACING - प्राणपोषक
    : having a renewing effect on the state of the body or mind
    Synonyms stimulating
  5. ACRIMONIOUS - पीड़ादायक
    : having deep-seated resentment
    Synonyms bitter
  6. CLAMOR - कोलाहल
    : loud, confused, and usually inharmonious sound
    Synonyms chatter
  7. VEXATIOUS - चिढ़ाऊ
    : causing annoyance
    Synonyms bothersome
  8. EXPEDIENCY - सुविधा
    : suitability for bringing about a desired result
    Synonyms desirability
  9. FRAUGHT - घबराहट
    : causing agitation or uncomfortable feelings
    Synonyms agitating
  10. CONTENTIOUS - विवादास्पद
    : likely or willing to argue
    Synonyms agonist
  11. INANE - बेहूदा
    : very silly or stupid
    Synonyms senseless
  12. SACRILEGE
    : an act of great disrespect shown to God or to sacred ideas
    Synonyms blasphemy
  13. MORATORIUM - रोक
    : a state of temporary inactivity
    Synonyms dormancy
  14. FILLIP - प्रोत्साहन
    : to give life, vigor, or spirit to
    Synonyms stimulate
  15. RETROGRADE - पतित
    : to become worse or of less value
    Synonyms atrophy
  16. CONTENTION - तर्क
    : an idea or opinion that is put forth in a discussion or debate
    Synonyms assertion


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