Recent 12 Months Editorial Challenging Vocabulary

131 Terms

Challenging vocabulary extracted from The Hindu editorials published over the past 12 months, ranked by repetition count.

impart

1 Appearance

To give, pass on, or communicate information, knowledge, or a skill

Most Recent Appearance Sentence #9
Top spot: On the new phase of the Khelo India Scheme

impediment

1 Appearance

Obstacles or hindrances that make it difficult to do something

Most Recent Appearance Sentence #1
Top spot: On the new phase of the Khelo India Scheme

staggering

1 Appearance

Deeply shocking, astonishing, or hard to believe because it is so large

Most Recent Appearance Sentence #13
Top spot: On the new phase of the Khelo India Scheme

tap

1 Appearance

To draw upon, exploit, or make use of a resource (here, to identify and utilize sports talent)

Most Recent Appearance Sentence #6
Top spot: On the new phase of the Khelo India Scheme

arbitrary

1 Appearance

In a way that is based on random choice or personal whim rather than reason or rules

Most Recent Appearance Sentence #7
Proof of life: On the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill 2026

contentious

1 Appearance

Causing or likely to cause a lot of disagreement or argument

Most Recent Appearance Sentence #7
Proof of life: On the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill 2026

erroneous

1 Appearance

Wrong or incorrect; based on an error

Most Recent Appearance Sentence #8
Proof of life: On the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill 2026

indispensable

1 Appearance

Absolutely necessary; something you cannot do without

Most Recent Appearance Sentence #14
Proof of life: On the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill 2026

lax

1 Appearance

Not strict, severe, or careful enough

Most Recent Appearance Sentence #10
Proof of life: On the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill 2026

rigorous

1 Appearance

Extremely thorough, strict, or demanding

Most Recent Appearance Sentence #10
Proof of life: On the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill 2026

transpire

1 Appearance

Happened or took place

Most Recent Appearance Sentence #13
Proof of life: On the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill 2026

canopy

1 Appearance

Roof-like coverings built over an outdoor area to provide shelter from rain or sun

Most Recent Appearance Sentence #12
Falling walls: On building collapses

fraught

1 Appearance

Filled with problems, dangers, or anxiety

Most Recent Appearance Sentence #8
Falling walls: On building collapses

spate

1 Appearance

A large number of similar events happening suddenly one after another

Most Recent Appearance Sentence #12
Falling walls: On building collapses

concealment

1 Appearance

The act of hiding something or keeping it secret

Most Recent Appearance Sentence #12
Hiding the scissors: On the Central Board of Film Certification

curtail

1 Appearance

Reduced in extent, scope, or quantity; restricted

Most Recent Appearance Sentence #16
Hiding the scissors: On the Central Board of Film Certification

defiance

1 Appearance

Open resistance or bold disobedience to authority or rules

Most Recent Appearance Sentence #13
Hiding the scissors: On the Central Board of Film Certification

dystopian

1 Appearance

Relating to an imagined society where there is great suffering, injustice, or political oppression

Most Recent Appearance Sentence #9
Hiding the scissors: On the Central Board of Film Certification

espouse

1 Appearance

To support, adopt, or advocate for a belief, cause, or way of life

Most Recent Appearance Sentence #4
Hiding the scissors: On the Central Board of Film Certification

hostile

1 Appearance

Showing strong dislike, opposition, or unfriendliness

Most Recent Appearance Sentence #6
Hiding the scissors: On the Central Board of Film Certification

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