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The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary- Download Free PDF- June Edition

Here is the compilation of all the difficult words/ phrases/ terms used in The Hindu editorial in the month of June. To make the best use of this PDF, we suggest that you take a printout and keep it in such a place from where you can have a glance at the words. While you do that, try to recall the meaning of those words. For example, it would be a good idea to stick this printout right above your study table. Once you get bored of your studies, you can indulge in a quick revision.

📥 Free PDF- The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary- June Edition

Have a look at the words/ phrases/ terms and their contextual sense/ definitions:

Difficult Word/ Phrase/ Term	Contextual Sense/ Definition
Absurd	Inconsistent with reason, logic or common sense
Vile	extremely unpleasant or bad
Embarrassment	feeling ashamed or shy
Incite	Provoke or stir up
Enmity	A state of deep-seated ill-will
Pseudonymous	using a name that is not their real name
Vengeance	The act of taking revenge
Resentment	A feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
Antipathy	A feeling of intense dislike
Bigotry	the state of feeling, or the act of expressing, strong, unreasonable beliefs or opinions
Conjure up	Summon into action or bring into existence
Flagrant	that shocks you because it is done in a very obvious way and shows no respect for people, laws, etc.
Rant	Pompous or pretentious talk or writing
Slur	A disparaging remark
Breath-taking	Very surprising or shocking
Insinuation	An indirect (and usually malicious) implication
Deity	a god or goddess
Unwittingly	Without knowledge or intention
Odium	Hate coupled with disgust
Hounding	Pursue or chase relentlessly
Travesty	A comedy characterized by broad satire and improbable situations
Spiteful	Showing malicious ill will and a desire to hurt
Essence	importance
Manoeuvre	A plan for attaining a particular goal
Dissident	Disagreeing, especially with a majority
Vote out	to defeat (an incumbent) in an election
Defection	the desertion of one’s political party in favor of an opposing one
Unhindered	Not slowed, blocked or interfered with
Actualise	Make real
Adjudication	The final judgment in a legal proceeding
Albeit	Even though
Occasion	cause
Compliance	Acting according to certain accepted standards
Ploy	A tactic or manoeuvre intended to gain an advantage
Countenance	give permission
Render	announce
Nugatory	Of no real value
Menace	Something that is a source of danger
Keep up	Maintain a required pace or level
Extradition	The surrender of an accused or convicted person by one state or country to another (usually under the provisions of a statute or treaty)
Mastermind	a very clever person who has planned or organized something
Give up	Stop trying or participating
Wanted	One who is tried to be located
Reconnaissance	The act of scouting or exploring
Deposition	a pretrial interrogation of a witness; usually conducted in a lawyer’s office
Conspiracy	A secret agreement between two or more people to perform an unlawful act
Blasphemous	showing a lack of respect for God or religion
Mandated	Assign authority to
Pursue	Go in search of
Convict	find or declare guilty
Rectify	Correct
Concerted	Involving the joint activity of two or more
Turn the spotlight on something	to attract attention to something, usually to give information about something bad:
Predilection	a strong liking or preference
Reprieve	a temporary relief or escape, as from trouble
Paradigm shift	a complete and important change in the usual or accepted way of doing or thinking about somebody/something
Guerrilla	A member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage and harassment
Sweep across	to spread or pass rapidly across, through, or along (a region, area, etc.)
Overhaul	to look at something carefully and change or repair it if necessary
Break into	manage to have some success
Script	Write
Devastating	damaging
Psyche	human mind or soul
Lay down	stop fighting a battle or war and make peace
Vow	Make a solemn pledge or promise
Inimical	Not friendly
Strike a chord	Create an emotional response
Cartel	an association of similar businesses that have grouped together in order to prevent competition and to control prices
Outsize	Larger than normal for its kind
Bloc	A group of voters or politicians who have common objectives
Idly	Not in action or at work
Brace	Prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult
Emanate	to come out from a source
Pulverize	Destroy completely
Steal a march	Gain an advantage over unexpectedly
Poised	about to do something
Elevation	the highest stage of development
Testimony	Something that serves as evidence
Mobilisation	Organized for a purpose
Subaltern	Inferior in status
Incorporate	Include
Relentless	Not stopping
Tilt	to direct something so as to favor a particular opinion or side
Counter	in a way that opposes something
Radical	Markedly new or introducing fundamental change
Starkly	In sharp outline or contrast
Adrift	Without a clear purpose or direction
Ensconce	Fix firmly
Cocoon	Protective cover
Consensus	Full agreement between a number of people
clear the decks	prepare for an event or course of action by dealing with anything that might hinder progress
Cater	Give what is desired or needed
Vanguard	the leading position in any movement or field
Underscore	Give extra weight to (a communication)
Laudable	Worthy of high praise
Perceptible	Easily seen or detected
Staggered	arranged so that they do not all happen at the same time
Shrink	Reduce in size
Duopoly	State of market dominance by two companies
Viability	Capable of being done in a practical and useful way
Bank	Have faith or confidence in
Roll out	officially launch or introduce a new product or service
Confines	Limits
Roil	to move or proceed turbulently
Relentless	not stopping
Persecution	cruel and unfair treatment of a person or group, especially because of their political beliefs
Fillip	Anything that makes one feel encouraged
Go-ahead	A signal to proceed
Extradite	Hand over to the authorities of another country
Collaborate	Work together on a common enterprise of project
Tenure	The term during which some position is held
Predecessor	One who precedes you in time (as in holding a position or office)
Grave	Causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm
Severe	Intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
Autocracy	A political system governed by a single individual
Redaction	an edited work
Bulwark	something giving strong support or encouragement in time of need, danger, or doubt
Repertoire	A list or supply of something
Perpetrator	a person who carries out a harmful, illegal, or immoral act
Dog	Go after with the intent to catch
Forefront	the leading position in any movement or field
Enshrine	preserve (a right, tradition, or idea) in a form that ensures it will be protected and respected
Pivotal	Being of crucial importance
Onus	something that is one’s duty or responsibility
Fora	A public meeting or assembly for open discussion
Déjà vu	The experience of thinking that a new situation had occurred before
Pile	a lot of something
Prosecute	Conduct a prosecution (conduct of legal proceedings against a defendant for criminal behaviour) in a court of law
Overturn	Cancel officially
Convict	declare guilty
Overwhelming	Very strong
Acrimony	A rough and bitter manner
Bilateral	Affecting two parties
Grey list	Grey listing means FATF has placed a country under increased monitoring to check its progress on measures against money laundering and terrorism financing
Loophole	an ambiguity that makes it possible to evade a difficulty or obligation
Charge	a statement that says that somebody has done something illegal or bad
Pursuance	the action of trying to achieve something
Derail	to cause to fail or become deflected from a purpose; reduce or delay the chances for success or development of
Nod	A sign of assent, salutation or command
Festering	to become or cause to become bitter, irritated, etc, esp over a long period of time; rankle
Imperative	Some duty that is essential and urgent
Drastic	Forceful and extreme and rigorous
Coincide	Happen simultaneously
Pandemic	An epidemic that is geographically widespread
Tackle	Accept as a challenge
Concomitant	Occurring with or following as a consequence
War footing	the condition of being prepared to undertake or maintain war
Chunk	A considerable portion
Ameliorative	Tending to make something better
Squander	Spend thoughtlessly
Reap	Get or derive
Belated	Delayed
Demolition	Complete destruction of a building
Retribution	The act of taking revenge
Conspirator	a member of a group of people who are planning to do something bad or illegal
Amply	Sufficiently; more than adequately
Fig-leaf	a thing intended to conceal a difficulty or embarrassment
Brush aside	Bar from attention or consideration
Rehabilitation	The restoration of someone to a useful place in society
In the wake of	following (someone or something), especially as a consequence.
Brook	to bear; tolerate
Stringent	Demanding strict attention to rules and procedures
Convoluted	extremely involved; intricate; complicated
Purported	Have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming
Suo motu	on its own motion; the term is usually applied to actions by a judge taken without a prior motion or request from the parties
Proportionality	The principle of proportionality is the idea that an action should not be more severe than is necessary, especially in a war or when punishing someone for a crime
Conflict	An open clash between two opposing groups
Troop	soldiers or armed forces
Blast their way somewhere	If someone blasts their way somewhere, they get there by shooting at people or causing an explosion
Artillery	an army unit that uses big guns
Shell	Ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
Ammunition	Projectiles to be fired from a gun
Ramp up	Bolster or strengthen
Bleak	Offering little or no hope
Retreat	Move away or backward
Slap	An act or expression of criticism and censure
Biting	Very harsh
Sanctions	Something someone is made to do to compensate for a wrongdoing
Reap	Get or derive
Soaring	Ascending to a level markedly higher than the usual
Maximalist	Somebody who holds extreme views and is not prepared to compromise
Imperative	Requiring attention or action
Batter	seriously damaged or affected
Brink	The limit beyond which something happens or changes
Devastating	Wreaking or capable of wreaking complete destruction
Intensifying	Increasing in strength or intensity
Rivalry	The act of competing
Geopolitical	Relating to the study of the effects of economic geography on the powers of the state
Eye-opening	Something surprising and revealing
Weaponry	Weapons considered collectively
Coercive	relating to or using force or threats
Bilateral	Having two sides
Prospect	The possibility of future success
Imminent	Close in time; about to occur
Fortify	Make strong or stronger
De-escalation	reduction of the intensity of a conflict or potentially violent situation
Band	Form a group or unite
Restrain	To close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement
Destabilising	Become unstable
Nascent	Being born or beginning
Tussle	Disorderly fighting
Omnibus	Providing for many things at once
Prosecute	to officially charge somebody with a crime and try to show that he/she is guilty, in a court of law
Allegedly	According to what has been declared but not proved
Vilify	Spread negative information about
Outrage	Strike with disgust or revulsion
Ill-will	unfriendly feeling; hate; dislike
Defy	to elude, esp in a baffling way
Animosity	a strong feeling of dislike and anger
Inflammatory	Arousing to action or rebellion
Club	Unite with a common purpose
Emanate	Proceed or issue forth, as from a source
Tit-for-tat	An equivalent given in return
Transgression	the violation of a law or a duty or moral principle
Tactic	A plan for attaining a particular goal
Spin	A distinctive interpretation
Transmorgify	Change completely the nature or appearance of
Purport	Have as a plan or objective
Foment	Try to stir up public opinion
Insurrection	Organized opposition to authority
Dissent	A difference of opinion
Ambit	An area in which something acts or operates or has power or control
Tug of war	Any hard struggle between equally matched groups
Turf	Range of jurisdiction or influence
Disruptive	Characterized by unrest, disorder or insubordination
Meddle	to touch something that does not belong to you
Set the cat among the pigeons	say or do something that is likely to cause trouble or controversy
At loggerheads	In a dispute or confrontation
Undermine	hinder normal operations
Bypass	to ignore, fail to consult, etc.
Consuming	Very strong; urgently felt
Latter	Referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned
Curtail	Place restrictions on
Thorn in your side	someone or something that continually causes problems for you
Tussle	Disorderly fighting
Rein in	to limit or control (someone or something)
Propagate	Cause to spread
Propellant	Something causing you to move forward
Grievance	A resentment strong enough to justify retaliation
Stand-off	a situation in which neither of two opposing groups or forces will make a move until the other one does something
In tandem	Together
Nosedive	To get much worse
Manpower	The force of workers available
Enforcement	ensuring observance of or obedience to
Lax	Lacking in rigour or strictness
Creditable	Worthy of often limited commendation
Compliance	Acting according to certain accepted standards
Surveillance	Close observation of a person or group
Incremental	Increasing gradually by regular degrees or additions
Scrutinise	To look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail
Barring	The act of excluding someone
Penultimate	Second last
Liberal	Showing or characterized by broad-mindedness
Hesitant	unable to act or decide quickly or firmly
Conundrum	A difficult problem
Strained	Showing signs of mental and emotional tension
Allege	Make an accusation or assertion without any proof
Friction	A state of conflict between persons
Assent	Agreement with a statement or proposal to do something
Underscore	emphasizing the importance of something
Conferment	the act of giving something (such as a degree, award, title, or right) to someone
Regime	a form of government or rule; political system
Intent	Purpose
Vest	Place (authority, property, or rights) in the control of a person or group of persons
Insulate	Separate in order to protect or prevent interaction
Discretion	Freedom to act or judge on one’s own
Forthcoming	Frank, direct
Cease	Put an end to a state or an activity
Presciently	With foresight
Perpetuate	continue
Autonomy	The capacity of a system to make its own decisions about its actions
Undue	Beyond normal limits
Stern	Very serious
Assert	State categorically
Inflection point	a time of significant change in a situation
Communalisation	act or process of making related to a small community
Alacrity	great willingness, eagerness or enthusiasm
Sensitivity	a tendency to have a strong emotional reaction, esp to be offended or upset
Slam	Strongly criticize
Offending	Responsible for causing difficulty, displeasure, disgust, etc.
Accord	to grant; bestow
Introspection	The contemplation of your own thoughts and desires and conduct
Draw the line	to put a limit on what you will do or allow to happen, esp. because you feel something is wrong
Adhere	Be compatible or in accordance with
Prime time	The hours between 7 and 11 p.m. when the largest tv audience is available
Radical	(used of opinions and actions) far beyond the norm
Spar	Fight verbally
Blatantly	very obvious and intentional, when this is a bad thing
Snowball	Increase or accumulate at a rapidly accelerating rate
Bypoll	an election held in a single political constituency to fill a vacancy arising during a government’s term of office
Do-or-die	Desperately determined
High-stake	involving serious risks if there is no success
Slumber	Dormant state
Chaos	A state of extreme confusion and disorder
Stronghold	an area in which there is a lot of support for a particular belief or group of people especially a political party
Demise	death
Align	Adjust
Referendum	A popular vote by the electorate whether to approve a specific legislative act
Championing	to support or fight for a particular group or idea
Reinforce	Make stronger
Humility	a lack of false pride
Recalibrate	Make fine adjustments
Necessitate	to make something necessary
Revamp	to change or arrange something again, in order to improve it
Nurture	Help grow
Eat humble pie	speak or behave in a way which tells people that you admit you were wrong about something
Churn	frequent replacement of employees with new employees
Grim	Shockingly offensive
Trigger	Put in motion, initiate
On the verge of	at the point when (something) is about to happen or is very likely to happen
Contemplate	Consider as a possibility
Exodus	A journey by a large group to escape from a hostile environment
Abominable	Exceptionally bad or displeasing
Predicament	A situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one
Reconciliation	The reestablishing of cordial relations
Subtle	Difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyse
Surge	A sudden or abrupt strong increase
Outreach	the extent or length of reaching out
Spectrum	A broad range of related objects, values, qualities, ideas or activities
Conducive	helpful
Dole out	Give or provide in small portions
Alter	Make different
Termination	The act of ending something
Disadvantageous	Involving or creating circumstances detrimental to success or effectiveness
Alienation	Separation resulting from hostility
Exploit	Use or manipulate to one’s advantage
Afresh	Again but in a new or different way
Dilution	Weakening
Triumphalism	Gloating or excessive celebration over the defeat of an opponent
Choppy	Jerky
Spur	Incite or stimulate
Reckon	Expect to be true; believe
Woe	Great sorrow
Assertion	A declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary)
Meagre	Deficient in amount, quality or extent
Evoke	Make appear
Flashback	An unexpected but vivid recurrence of a past experience
Trajectory	the way in which a process or event develops over a period of time
Reluctant	Offering resistance
Uptick	A small increase
Silver lining	a comforting or hopeful aspect of an otherwise desperate or unhappy situation
Lingering	to persist or continue, esp in the mind
Aloof	apart
Flare up	Erupt or intensify suddenly
Squeeze	to oppress with exacting demands
Dampen	Suppress or constrain so as to lessen in intensity
Rising tide	an increase in the amount or strength of something
Strand	Drive (a vessel) ashore
Detritus	The remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up
Advisory	giving advice only
Downplay	Represent as less significant or important
Bizarre	very strange or unusual
Sensible	Showing reason or sound judgment
Exponentially	(with reference to an increase) more and more rapidly
Fraudster	A person who cheats someone
Scam	A fraudulent business scheme
Biometrics	The use of physical characteristics (face shape, finger prints, etc.) of an individual for personal identification
Rife	Excessively abundant
Ambivalent	Uncertain or unable to decide about what course to follow
Indiscriminate	random
Flip-flop	A decision to reverse an earlier decision
Discretion	Freedom to act or judge on one’s own
Universalise	Make common to all
Missionary zeal	great enthusiasm
Scrutiny	The act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
Crack down on	take severe measures against someone or something.