Editorial Vocabulary – 29 December 2016

On 29 December 2016 Vocab24 covered 5 editorials from The Times of India, The Economic Times, The Hindu and taught 20 words from them. Read the editorial, learn the words with Hindi meaning, then use three of them in a sentence today.

20 words from this day's editorials

• Impediment (noun) – A hindrance or obstruction in doing something.बाधाएं/अवरोध/रुकावट Synonyms: Barrier, Interruption, Obstacle, Hindrance, Obstruction, Block, Restriction, Deterrent · Antonyms: Aid, Assistance, Clearance, Advantage, Benefit, Blessing, Boon, Freedom, Help
• Cumbersome (adjective) – Complicated and therefore inefficient./ difficult to manage.जटिल/ भारी भरकम Synonyms: Unmanageable, Ungainly, Inconvenient, Complicated, Complex, Involved, Inefficient · Antonyms: Aiding, Convenient, Helpful, Light, Unburdensome
• Severe (adjective) – Rigorous in restraint, punishment, or requirement.सख़्त/कडा/ कठोर Synonyms: Harsh, Strict, Stringent, Rigorous, Stiff, Tough, Inflexible · Antonyms: Amenable, Calm, Facile, Friendly, Mild, Temperate
• Remedy (noun) – Something that corrects/ to provide or serve as a cure or solution for.निवारण/सुधार Synonyms: Redressal, Treatment, Countermeasure, Solution, Correction, Restorative · Antonyms: Damage, Harm, Hurt, Injure, Worsen
• Harassment (noun) – A feeling of intense annoyance caused by being tormented/ troubled.परेशानी/कष्ट Synonyms: Tension, Bother, Botheration, Ado, Puzzlement, Aggravation · Antonyms: Aid, Delight, Joy, Assist, Facilitate, Help, Support
• Decree (noun) – An official order that has the force of law.हुक्मनामा/निर्णय Synonyms: Order, Edict, Command, Mandate, Proclamation, Dictum, Promulgation · Antonyms: Lawlessness, Defiance
• Stipulation (noun) – A condition or requirement that is specified or demanded as part of an agreement.शर्त/नियम/अनुबंध Synonyms: Precondition, Provision, Prerequisite, Requisite, Specification · Antonyms: Disagreement, Implication
• Obsolete (adjective) – Of a kind or style no longer current./ no longer in use or no longer useful.अप्रचलित/पुराने Synonyms: Outdated, Archaic, Anachronistic, Defunct, Extinct · Antonyms: Current, Modern, New, Contemporary, In vogue
• Jettison (verb) – To eliminate something./ to get rid of as superfluous or encumbering. (निकाल देना (सुधार के लिए)/अमान्य करना) Synonyms: Abandon, Discard, Dump, Scrap · Antonyms: Assert, Defend, Hold, Keep, Maintain, Put On, Retain
• Irritant (noun) – Something that irritates or excite./ something that causes irritation and annoyance.परेशानी उत्पन्न करने वाला / क्षोभक Synonyms: Aggravation, Bother, Nuisance, Causing Trouble · Antonyms: Aid, Happiness, Help, Pleasing
• Rapprochement (noun) – An establishment or resumption of harmonious relations.घनिष्ठता/मैत्री Synonyms: Harmonization, Reconciliation, Agreement, Cordiality, Friendliness, Reconcilement · Antonyms: Aloofness, Disagreement, Hostility
• Astonishing (adjective) – Extremely surprising.आश्चर्यजनक/चौंका देने वाला Synonyms: Astounding, Bewildering, Extraordinary, Spectacular, Staggering, Stunning · Antonyms: Insignificant, Normal, Ordinary, Unimpressive, Usual, Boring, Expected
• Prophesy (verb) – Say that (a specified thing) will happen in the future.भविष्यवाणी करना/पहले से बता देना Synonyms: Predict, Foretell, Forecast, Foresee, Augur, Prognosticate · Antonyms: Ignore, Neglect
• Hem in (phrasal verb) – Surround in a restrictive manner.घिरना Synonyms: Restrained, Constrained, Bound, Caged, Confined · Antonyms: Released, Free, Liberated
• Heyday (noun) – The period of a person's or thing's greatest success, popularity, activity, or vigor.समृद्धि का उत्कर्ष/बहार Synonyms: Prime, Peak, Peak of Perfection, Pinnacle, Acme, Zenith · Antonyms: Base, Bottom, Nadir, Low Point
• Inimical (adjective) – Tending to obstruct or harm./ not friendly.प्रतिकूल/विरोधी Synonyms: Hostile, Unfriendly, Antagonistic, Unsympathetic, Malevolent, Malign · Antonyms: Aiding, Assisting, Favorable, Friendly, Good, Helpful
• Eviscerate (verb) – Take away a vital or essential part of/ to remove the item that makes a person or thing strong.अशक्त कर देना Synonyms: Weaken, Diminish, Cripple, Debilitate · Antonyms: Encourage, Boost, Strengthen, Fortify
• Muse (noun) – Something or someone that inspires.प्रेरक शक्ति Synonyms: Inspiration, Stimulus, Stimulation · Antonyms: Discouraging, Depressing
• Derisive (adjective) – Expressing contempt or ridicule.असंगत/व्यंगात्मक Synonyms: Mocking, Ridiculing, Jeering, Scoffing, Jibing, Pillorying, Teasing · Antonyms: Kind, Nice, Polite, Respectful, Complimentary, Flattering, Praising
• Mammoth (adjective) – So exceedingly large or extensive as to suggest a giant.विशाल/बहुत बड़ा Synonyms: Huge, Enormous, Gigantic, Giant, Colossal, Massive, Vast, Immense · Antonyms: Little, Miniature, Miniscule, Minute, Small, Tiny

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Editorials of the day (free)

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  The Times of India

  From russia with love
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  The Economic Times

  Absurd to penalise holding old notes
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  The Hindu

  Disunity in opposition
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  The Economic Times

  Tax dividends in the shareholders’ hands
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  The Hindu

  Passport to reform