The Hindu · 2026-07-13Word of the day: synonym/usage note (tacitly shown)The Hindu’s vocabulary box shows a partially truncated “Word of the day” item with pronunciation and synonym guidance.GS1EssayThe HinduGS1English language usagevocabularypronunciationWhat happenedUPSC relevanceRelated current affairsFrom the Archives: Know your EnglishWord of the day — Synonyms/PronunciationKNOW YOUR ENGLISH — The leader trusted only his sycophants; He had a tin ear for criticism and dissenting voicesKnow your English — heist; parapet wall; not at all vs yes; difference between expire and dieKnow your EnglishKnow Your English: “He works for a prestigious law firm” / pronunciation and usage explanations
