The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary 23 Dec 2016 – 10 Words with Hindi Meaning, 2 Editorials

On 23 December 2016 Vocab24 covered 2 editorials from The Times of India 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

Predecessor (adjective) – An individual who held a job or office before the current holder.पूर्ववर्ती Synonyms: Forerunner, Precursor, Antecedent, Prior, Former · Antonyms: Derivative, Descendant, Successor
Philologist (noun) – Someone who studies of literature and of disciplines relevant to literature or to language as used in literature.भाषाशास्त्री/ भाषा विज्ञानी Synonyms: Grammarian, Interpreter, Lexicographer, Polyglot, Glottologist.
Felicitous (adjective) – Well chosen or suited to the circumstances./ pleasing and fortunate.धन्यवाद पात्र Synonyms: Apt, Opportune, Propitious, Applicable, Apposite, Apropos, Pertinent · Antonyms: Unsuitable, Improper, Inappropriate, Infelicitous, Inopportune
Maven (adjective) – One who is experienced or knowledgeable.निपुण/प्रवीण Synonyms: Connoisseur, Expert, Adept, Ace, Virtuoso, Deft, Dexterous · Antonyms: Ignoramus, Inept, Unskilled, Gullible
Erudition (noun) – The quality of having or showing great knowledge or learning.ज्ञानविस्तार/विद्वत्ता Synonyms: Knowledge, Learnedness, Literacy, Lore, Savvy, Scholarship · Antonyms: Ignorance, Goofiness
Maverick (adjective) – An unorthodox or independent-minded person.अपरंपरागत/स्वतंत्र विचारों वाला Synonyms: Nonconformist, Free Spirit, Unorthodox Person, Unconventional Person, Original, Trendsetter, Bohemian · Antonyms: Conservative, Moderate
Pioneer (adjective) – Develop or be the first to use or apply (a new method, area of knowledge, or activity).अग्रगामी /प्रथम/ नव Synonyms: Head, Inaugural, Initial, Lead, Original, Primary, Prime · Antonyms: Secondary, Following, Last, Later
Bestow (Verb) – Confer or present (an honor, right, or gift)./ to give as a tribute or gift.प्रदान करना Synonyms: Confer, Grant, Award, Devote, Gift, Impart · Antonyms: Deny, Keep, Refuse, Withhold, Deprive
Avid (adjective) – Having or showing a keen interest in or enthusiasm for something.उत्साही/उत्सुक/लालयित Synonyms: Keen, Eager, Enthusiastic, Ardent, Passionate, Devoted, Dedicated, Fervent, Fervid, Zealous. · Antonyms: Apathetic, Cold, Cool, Disinterested, Dispassionate, Dull
Decipher (Verb) – Succeed in understanding, interpreting, or identifying (something).समझना Synonyms: Perceive, Read, Fathom, Interpret, Understand, Comprehend, Apprehend, Grasp · Antonyms: Conceal, Confuse, Hide, Obscure, Suppress, Code