The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary 21 May 2023 – 20 Words with Hindi Meaning, 10 Editorials

On 21 May 2023 Vocab24 covered 10 editorials from The Hindustan Times, The Hindu, A to Z Vocabulary Videos, Daily Dose of Idioms and taught 20 words from them. Read the editorial, learn the words with Hindi meaning, then use three of them in a sentence today.

20 words from this day's editorials

Dispensation (noun) – Exemption from a rule or usual requirement.व्यवस्था Synonyms: Disbursement, Allotment, Appointment, Apportionment · Antonyms: Disfavor, Hole, Denial, Veto
Bureaucracy (noun) – A system of government in which most of the important decisions are taken by state officials rather than by elected representatives.नौकरशाही Synonyms: Civil Service, Administration, Government, Directorate. · Antonyms: Adhocracy, Nonsupervisory, Nonmanagerial
Incumbents (adjective) – Necessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility.अवलंबी Synonyms: Binding, Obligatory, Mandatory, Necessary · Antonyms: Candidate, Applicant, Aspirant, Contender
Excise (noun) – A tax levied on certain goods and commodities produced or sold within a country and on licences granted for certain activities.उत्पाद शुल्क Synonyms: Surcharge, Tariff, Customs, Duty · Antonyms: Tax, Levy, Impose, Fine
Extortion (noun) – Obtain (something) by force, threats, or other unfair means.जबरन वसूली Synonyms: Coerce, Elicit, Exact, Extract · Antonyms: Forfeit, Give, Let Go, Loosen
Struck (verb) – Hit forcibly and deliberately with one's hand or a weapon or other implement.टकरा गया Synonyms: Bang, Beat, Hit, Pound · Antonyms: Surrender, Lose, Miss, Not Touch
Amendments (noun) – Make minor changes to (a text, piece of legislation, etc.) in order to make it fairer or more accurate, or to reflect changing circumstances.हरजाना Synonyms: Revise, Alter, Change, Modify · Antonyms: Lower, Worsen, Break, Decrease
Pertaining (verb) – To exist or apply in a particular situation or at a particular timeसंबंधित Synonyms: concern, connected, referring, related · Antonyms: ignore, disregard, slight
Delaying (verb) – Make (someone or something) late or slow.विलंब Synonyms: Detain, Retard, Hinder, Hamper. · Antonyms: Continuation, Advance, Assistance, Beginning.
Despite (preposition) – Without being affected byबावजूद Synonyms: Notwithstanding, In Spite Of, Even With, Regardless Of · Antonyms: Because Of, Accept, Admire
Coordinating (verb) – The process of organizing people or groups so that they work together properly and wellसमन्वय Synonyms: Collaboration, Cooperation, Partnership, Collusion · Antonyms: Clumsiness, Incoordination, Ineptitude, Ineptness
Deployed (verb) – To put soldiers or weapons in a position where they are ready to fight.तैनात करना Synonyms: Position, Station, Post, Place. · Antonyms: Concentrate, Conclude, Finish, Conceal.
Extensive (adjective) – Covering or affecting a large area.व्यापक Synonyms: Broad, Comprehensive, Considerable, Expanded · Antonyms: Exclusive, Insignificant, Limited, Little
Massive (adjective) – Exceptionally large.बड़ा Synonyms: Big, Colossal, Enormous, Extensive · Antonyms: Common, Dwarfed, Inconsequential, Insignificant
Ensuring (verb) – Make certain that (something) will occur or be the case.सुनिश्चित Synonyms: Secure, Guarantee, Warrant, Certify · Antonyms: Hurt, Forget, Ignore, Invalidate.
Transiting (verb) – Pass across or through (an area).पारगमन Synonyms: Crossed, Navigated, Traveled, Followed · Antonyms: Derailed, Detained, Off The Path, Sidetracked
Hampering (verb) – Hinder or impede the movement or progress of.रोकना Synonyms: Circumscribed, Cramped, Imprisoned, Restrained · Antonyms: Healthy, Well, Free, Liberated
Slightly (adverb) – Not considerably.थोड़ा सा Synonyms: somewhat, rather, moderately, marginally · Antonyms: very, large, major, big
Incidents (noun) – An instance of something happening; an event or occurrence.घटनाएं Synonyms: Circumstance, Episode, Event, Fact · Antonyms: Cessation, Inaction, Inactivity, Stoppage
Scheduled (adjective) – Included in or planned according to a schedule.अनुसूचित Synonyms: Anticipated, Expected, Becoming, Coming · Antonyms: Improper, Inappropriate, Incorrect, Ugly