05 November 2026 | FREE Editorial PDF

Today’s Highlight: Today’s standout word is Tacitly – it means in a way that is understood without being spoken, and it is a handy word for Banking and SSC reading passages. The first editorial asks why countries are engaging Myanmar’s junta, the second looks at what the Binance hack teaches India about crypto regulation, the third follows a truffle from Scotland as a climate-change twist, the fourth covers the Bombay High Court’s remarks to actor Imran Khan on peaceful dissent, and the fifth explains why tax cuts alone will not bring foreign capital back.

Editorial 1: Business, Unusual: On Engaging with the Myanmar Junta

Source: The Hindu

Vocabulary

1. Sham
Synonym: Fake | Antonym: Genuine
Example: The inspection was a sham, as nobody checked the records.

2. Junta
Synonym: Military regime | Antonym: Democracy
Example: The junta banned public meetings soon after taking control.

3. Wage
Synonym: Conduct | Antonym: Abandon
Example: The group vowed to wage a long campaign against corruption.

4. Hapless
Synonym: Unfortunate | Antonym: Fortunate
Example: The hapless traveller lost his bag and his train ticket.

5. Tacitly
Synonym: Implicitly | Antonym: Explicitly
Example: The manager tacitly approved the plan by staying silent.

6. Seized
Synonym: Captured | Antonym: Released
Example: Customs officers seized the illegal goods at the port.

7. Shifting
Synonym: Changing | Antonym: Steady
Example: Shifting weather patterns confused the farmers before the harvest.

8. Outlet
Synonym: Exit | Antonym: Entrance
Example: The river found an outlet to the sea after the rains.

9. Scuttled
Synonym: Sabotaged | Antonym: Revived
Example: A sudden dispute scuttled the long-awaited trade agreement.

10. Sworn
Synonym: Inducted | Antonym: Dismissed
Example: The new minister was sworn in before a small gathering.

Idioms

1. Swear by
Meaning: Trust fully

2. Play both sides
Meaning: Back two rivals

3. Stand by
Meaning: Keep supporting

Editorial 2: Coming of Age: On the Binance Hack

Source: The Hindu

Vocabulary

1. Emulate
Synonym: Imitate | Antonym: Ignore
Example: Young players try to emulate the champion’s discipline.

2. Maturely
Synonym: Sensibly | Antonym: Immaturely
Example: She handled the criticism maturely and thanked her colleagues.

3. Adoption
Synonym: Acceptance | Antonym: Rejection
Example: Rapid adoption of digital payments has changed small shops.

4. Theft
Synonym: Stealing | Antonym: Return
Example: The theft of the bicycle was reported to the police.

5. Hacking
Synonym: Intrusion | Antonym: Protection
Example: Hacking of bank accounts is a growing worry for customers.

6. Stolen
Synonym: Pilfered | Antonym: Returned
Example: Police recovered the stolen jewellery from a parked car.

7. Ample
Synonym: Plentiful | Antonym: Scarce
Example: The hall has ample space for two hundred guests.

8. Occurrence
Synonym: Incident | Antonym: Absence
Example: Power cuts have become a daily occurrence in the town.

9. Responsibly
Synonym: Prudently | Antonym: Recklessly
Example: Banks must lend responsibly and check every borrower’s income.

10. Awareness
Synonym: Consciousness | Antonym: Ignorance
Example: Awareness campaigns taught villagers how to avoid online scams.

Idioms

1. Cat-and-mouse game
Meaning: Chase and evade

2. Take a leaf out of someone’s book
Meaning: Copy a good example

3. Dip into
Meaning: Use some of

Editorial 3: A Truffle From Scotland Is Better Than None at All

Source: The Indian Express

Vocabulary

1. Beguilingly
Synonym: Alluringly | Antonym: Repulsively
Example: The cake smelled beguilingly sweet as it cooled on the counter.

2. Aroma
Synonym: Fragrance | Antonym: Stench
Example: The aroma of fresh coffee filled the small kitchen.

3. Feuds
Synonym: Rivalries | Antonym: Friendships
Example: Old family feuds kept the two villages apart for years.

4. Pungent
Synonym: Sharp | Antonym: Mild
Example: The pungent smell of garlic spread through the kitchen.

5. Gamey
Synonym: Strong-tasting | Antonym: Bland
Example: The stew had a gamey taste that not everyone enjoyed.

6. Gourmands
Synonym: Foodies | Antonym: Ascetics
Example: Gourmands travelled for hours to taste the chef’s special dish.

7. Scoff
Synonym: Mock | Antonym: Praise
Example: Critics may scoff at the plan, but it could work.

8. Provenance
Synonym: Origin | Antonym: Destination
Example: The museum checked the provenance of each painting before buying it.

9. Extinction
Synonym: Disappearance | Antonym: Survival
Example: Hunting pushed the rare bird towards extinction.

10. Lumps
Synonym: Chunks | Antonym: Powder
Example: She broke the sugar lumps and stirred them into the tea.

Idioms

1. Play the villain
Meaning: Be the cause of trouble

Editorial 4: Bombay HC’s Message to Imran Khan Is Disquieting

Source: The Indian Express

Vocabulary

1. Observations
Synonym: Remarks | Antonym: Silence
Example: The judge’s observations during the hearing drew wide attention.

2. Furnish
Synonym: Supply | Antonym: Withhold
Example: Applicants must furnish proof of address with the form.

3. Civic
Synonym: Public | Antonym: Private
Example: Voting is a basic civic duty for every adult.

4. Merely
Synonym: Simply | Antonym: Fully
Example: It was merely a rumour, with no proof behind it.

5. Overseas
Synonym: Abroad | Antonym: Domestic
Example: Many students go overseas to study engineering.

6. Fervently
Synonym: Passionately | Antonym: Indifferently
Example: She fervently hoped that her train would arrive on time.

7. Asset
Synonym: Advantage | Antonym: Liability
Example: A good library is a great asset to any school.

8. Signal
Synonym: Indication | Antonym: Concealment
Example: The sudden price rise sent a signal of worry to buyers.

9. Boundaries
Synonym: Limits | Antonym: Expanse
Example: The scientist pushed the boundaries of what was thought possible.

10. Habit
Synonym: Custom | Antonym: Exception
Example: Reading before bed became a lifelong habit for her.

Idioms

1. Strike at the heart of
Meaning: Attack the core of

Editorial 5: To Ease Capital Inflows, Start with a Friendlier Tax Regime

Source: The Indian Express

Vocabulary

1. Clamour
Synonym: Demand | Antonym: Hush
Example: The clamour for cheaper fuel grew louder each week.

2. Remittances
Synonym: Transfers | Antonym: Receipts
Example: Remittances from workers abroad support many families in Kerala.

3. Valuations
Synonym: Appraisals | Antonym: Devaluation
Example: High valuations made investors cautious about buying the shares.

4. Favouring
Synonym: Preferring | Antonym: Opposing
Example: The rule was criticised for favouring large firms over small ones.

5. Pitch
Synonym: Promote | Antonym: Withdraw
Example: Startups pitch their ideas to investors in a short meeting.

6. Portfolio
Synonym: Holdings | Antonym: Single asset
Example: She spread her portfolio across shares, bonds and gold.

7. Equity
Synonym: Shares | Antonym: Debt
Example: The firm raised funds by selling equity to new investors.

8. Framework
Synonym: Structure | Antonym: Chaos
Example: The new legal framework made the process clearer for businesses.

9. Exit
Synonym: Departure | Antonym: Entry
Example: The investor’s exit from the market surprised many traders.

10. Attractive
Synonym: Appealing | Antonym: Unappealing
Example: Lower taxes make the country more attractive to investors.

Idioms

1. Play a part
Meaning: Contribute

2. Resist the temptation
Meaning: Avoid the urge

Test Yourself – 5 Questions

Q1. The ______ banned public meetings soon after taking control. Select the option that best fits the blank in the sentence.

(A) umbrella
(B) pillow
(C) bucket
(D) junta
(E) ladder

Answer: D

Meaning: junta means a military group that rules a country after seizing power.
Logic: a group of generals ruling after seizing power is a junta.
Elimination: umbrella, pillow, bucket and ladder do not fit the sentence.

Q2. Young players try to EMULATE the champion’s discipline. Select the option that is the closest synonym of the word given in capitals as used in the passage.

(A) Ignore
(B) Avoid
(C) Neglect
(D) Imitate
(E) Shun

Answer: D

Meaning: Emulate means to copy something admired in order to match or equal it.
Logic: ‘Imitate’ is its closest synonym.
Elimination: Ignore, Avoid, Neglect and Shun are opposite in sense.

Q3. Identify the correctly spelt word among the options below.

(A) Begilingly
(B) Beguillingly
(C) Beguilingly
(D) Beguilingley
(E) Beguilengly

Answer: C

Meaning: The correctly spelt word is ‘Beguilingly’, meaning in a charming way that attracts and tempts.
Logic: ‘beguile’ drops its final e before ‘ing’ and then takes ‘ly’.
Elimination: the remaining options change, drop or swap letters.

Q4. The HAPLESS traveller lost his bag and his train ticket. Select the option that is the closest synonym of the word given in capitals as used in the passage.

(A) Unfortunate
(B) Fortunate
(C) Lucky
(D) Blessed
(E) Prosperous

Answer: A

Meaning: Hapless means unlucky and deserving of pity.
Logic: ‘Unfortunate’ is its closest synonym.
Elimination: Fortunate, Lucky, Blessed and Prosperous are opposite in sense.

Q5. She handled the criticism MATURELY and thanked her colleagues. Select the option that is the closest antonym of the word given in capitals as used in the passage.

(A) Sensibly
(B) Wisely
(C) Immaturely
(D) Prudently
(E) Calmly

Answer: C

Meaning: Maturely means in a sensible, grown-up and well-judged way.
Logic: ‘Immaturely’ is its closest antonym.
Elimination: Sensibly, Wisely, Prudently and Calmly are all near-synonyms, not opposite.

Quick Recap – Today’s Words

Sham (Fake) | Junta (Military regime) | Wage (Conduct) | Hapless (Unfortunate) | Tacitly (Implicitly) | Seized (Captured) | Shifting (Changing) | Outlet (Exit) | Scuttled (Sabotaged) | Sworn (Inducted) | Emulate (Imitate) | Maturely (Sensibly) | Adoption (Acceptance) | Theft (Stealing) | Hacking (Intrusion) | Stolen (Pilfered) | Ample (Plentiful) | Occurrence (Incident) | Responsibly (Prudently) | Awareness (Consciousness) | Beguilingly (Alluringly) | Aroma (Fragrance) | Feuds (Rivalries) | Pungent (Sharp) | Gamey (Strong-tasting) | Gourmands (Foodies) | Scoff (Mock) | Provenance (Origin) | Extinction (Disappearance) | Lumps (Chunks) | Observations (Remarks) | Furnish (Supply) | Civic (Public) | Merely (Simply) | Overseas (Abroad) | Fervently (Passionately) | Asset (Advantage) | Signal (Indication) | Boundaries (Limits) | Habit (Custom) | Clamour (Demand) | Remittances (Transfers) | Valuations (Appraisals) | Favouring (Preferring) | Pitch (Promote) | Portfolio (Holdings) | Equity (Shares) | Framework (Structure) | Exit (Departure) | Attractive (Appealing)

Idioms: Swear by, Play both sides, Stand by, Cat-and-mouse game, Take a leaf out of someone’s book, Dip into, Play the villain, Strike at the heart of, Play a part, Resist the temptation