Important Words for English and Their Use in The Hindu, With Example Word List From The Hindu



1. Cavalcade: a line of riders, vehicles, etc., moving along in the same direction, a series of related things


Synonym:caravan, fleet, line, motorcade,
Usage:The cavalcade arrived at the hotel.

The Hindu Head Line 
 on February 23, 2016

Stone-pelting on Kejriwal’s cavalcade: Aam Admi Party leader Sanjay Singh on Monday claimed BJP activists hurled stones at his party leaders here when Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s cavalcade was passing through the area.



2.Deplorable: very bad in a way that causes shock, fear, or disgust ,deserving to be deplored
Synonym: contemptible, despicable, dirty,
Usage: we will not tolerate such deplorable behavior in a house of worship


The Hindu Use 
 on February 02, 2016
North Korea’s launch sparked international anger and plans for talks on a U.S. missile defence system for the peninsula. The United Nations labelled the launch “deeply deplorable” and Japan termed it “absolutely intolerable”



3.Bereavement:  the state of being sad because a family member or friend has recently died
Synonym: loss, deprivation,
Usage: people who have recently suffered bereavements

Use Of Word
Bereavement and Final Samskara (Antyeshti) in Hindu Tradition


4.Scintillating: very clever, amusing, and interesting
Synonym: sparkle,flash, shine
Usage: the diamond ring scintillated in the sunlight

The Hindu Use

A scintillating presentation by special children


5.Renunciation:  the act of renouncing something or someone(अपनाने से इनकार करना, छोड़ना)
Synonym: abnegation, renouncement,
Usage: Their vows include renunciation of all wealth.

Web Use of Word:
In Hinduism renunciation or sanyasa is the true mark of spiritual life.


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