Editorial Vocabulary – 16 December 2016

On 16 December 2016 Vocab24 covered 1 editorial from The Hindu and taught 10 words from them. Read the editorial, learn the words with Hindi meaning, then use three of them in a sentence today.

10 words from this day's editorials

• Emphatic (adjective) – Forceful, definite and impressive in expression or action.ज़ोरदार/प्रभावी Synonyms: Vehement, Firm, Energetic, Vigorous, Ardent, Assertive · Antonyms: Impotent, Lethargic, Ineffective, Insignificant
• Permeate (verb) – Spread throughout (something); pervade. / to pass or spread through.व्याप्त हो जाना/में फ़ैल जाना Synonyms: Interpenetrate, Permeate, Diffuse, Imbue, Penetrate, Pervade, Percolate · Antonyms: Confined, Fixed, Restrained
• Ignominy (noun) – Disgraceful or dishonorable conduct, quality, or action.अप्रतिष्ठा/अपयश Synonyms: Humiliation, Mortification, Disgrace, Dishonor, Stigma, Degradation, Opprobrium, Infamy, Indignity · Antonyms: Prestige, Dignity, Honor
• Unassailable (adjective) – Unable to be questioned or defeated.अपराजेय/अभेद्य Synonyms: Impregnable, Invulnerable, Impenetrable, Inviolable, Invincible, Unconquerable. · Antonyms: Imperfect, Conquerable, Pregnable
• Vanquish (verb) – Defeat thoroughly. / come out better in a competition, race, or conflict.जीत हासिल करना/परास्त करना /हराना Synonyms: Conquer, Surmount, Beat, Win, Be Victorious · Antonyms: Give In, Let Go, Lose, Surrender, Fail
• Trait (adjective) – A distinguishing quality or characteristic, typically one belonging to a person.विशिष्टता/खासियत Synonyms: Characteristic, Attribute, Feature, Quality, Essential Quality, Property, Distinction. · Antonyms: Normality, Usualness.
• Legend (adjective) – A famous or important person who is known for doing something extremely well.दिग्गज Synonyms: Icon, Famous Person, Great, Genius, Phenomenon, Luminary, Giant · Antonyms: Inept, Incapable, Impotent, Normal
• Enthuse (verb) – Express eager enjoyment, interest, or approval regarding something.उत्साहित करना Synonyms: Ravish, Encourage, Embolden, Cheer · Antonyms: Depress, Deter, Depress, Repress
• Wane (Verb) – (of a state or feeling) decrease in vigor or extent.क्षीण होना / कम होना Synonyms: Decrease, Decline, Diminish, Dwindle, Dim, Fade, Lessen, Ebb · Antonyms: Brighten, Develop, Enhance, Enlarge, Grow, Increase, Rise
• Stupendous (adjective) – Extremely impressive./ amazingly large.अति विशाल /विस्मयकारक कम Synonyms: Amazing, Astounding, Astonishing, Extraordinary, Remarkable, Wonderful, Prodigious, Phenomenal · Antonyms: Important, Unimpressive, Ineffective, Insignificant

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