Editorial Vocabulary – 27 December 2016

On 27 December 2016 Vocab24 covered 2 editorials 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

• Abstain (verb) – Formally decline to vote either for or against a proposal or motion./ restrain oneself from doing something.मतदान में भाग नहीं लेना/से अलग रहना Synonyms: Refrain, Shun, Abnegate, Avoid, Isolate, Defer · Antonyms: Indulge, Take part
• Prompt (adjective) – Done without delay; immediateतात्कालिक/शीघ्र Synonyms: Quick, Swift, Rapid, Speedy, Immediate, Instant, Expeditious · Antonyms: Delayed, Late, Later, Slow, Sluggish, Lethargic
• Tenure (noun) – The holding of an office.कार्यकाल Synonyms: Incumbency, Term of office, Holding, Reign, Period of/in office
• Commence (verb) – Set in motion, cause to start./begin.शुरू होना/प्रारम्भ होना Synonyms: Begin, Start, Initiate, Inaugurate, Embark on · Antonyms: Close, Complete, Conclude, End, Finish, Stop, Cease
• Unambiguous (adjective) – Having or exhibiting a single clearly defined meaning./ clearly expressed.स्पष्ट/सीधी/ साफ़ Synonyms: Explicit, Obvious, Apparent, Plain, Definite, Unblurred · Antonyms: Ambiguous, Indefinite, Obscure, Vague
• Censure (verb) – Express severe disapproval of (someone or something), especially in a formal statement.आक्षेप करना/दोषी ठहराना Synonyms: Reprimand, Disapproval, Admonition, Condemnation · Antonyms: Praise, Compliment, Encouragement, Endorsement, Ratification
• Outrageous (adjective) – Shockingly bad or excessive or distasteful.अपमानजनक/सख्त Synonyms: Shocking, Disgraceful, Scandalous, Atrocious, Appalling, Abhorrent · Antonyms: Gentle, Mild, Acceptable, Delightful, Pleasing, Reasonable, Sensible
• Unrelenting (adjective) – Never-ceasing / in a persistent way.निरन्तर Synonyms: Constant, Continual, Continuous, Endless, Implacable, Incessant, Persistent · Antonyms: Broken, Ceasing, Inconstant, Infrequent, Intermittent, Interrupted
• Atrocity (noun) – An extremely wicked or cruel act./ a horrific action.अत्याचार/क्रूरता Synonyms: Atrociousness, Enormity, Heinousness, Nefariousness, Wickedness, Fiendishness · Antonyms: : Kindness, Pleasantness, Gentleness, Mildness
• Partisan (adjective) – In favor of something or someone for a particular cause.पक्षपातपूर्ण Synonyms: Biased, Prejudiced, One-Sided, Discriminatory, Preferential, Partial · Antonyms: Fair, Unbiased, Neutral, Impartial, Equitable

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Editorials of the day (free)

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  The Hindu

  Fire in the sky
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  The Hindu

  Indictment by abstention