On 30 December 2016 Vocab24 covered 8 editorials from The Hindu Vocab Video, The Times of India (Politics), The Hindu (international), The Times of India (Foreign Policy), The Economic Times (National), The Hindu (National Politics), Quote of the Day, 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

  • Conspicuous (adjective)Clearly visible./ attracting notice or attention.सुस्पष्ट/सहजदृश्य Synonyms: Clear, Visible, Noticeable, Observable, Discernible, Perceptible, Detectable · Antonyms: Invisible, Obscure, Unclear, Unnoticeable, Vague, Concealed, Imperceptible, Inconspicuous
  • Reconciliation (noun)The restoration of good relations between individuals, groups, or territories who had become divided for some reason.सामंजस्य/पुनः मैत्री Synonyms: Rapprochement, Harmony, Reuniting, Reunion · Antonyms: Disagreement, Dissension
  • Connotation (noun)Suggested or implied meaning.लक्ष्यार्थ/संकेतार्थ Synonyms: Meaning, Intension, Significance, Essence · Antonyms: Denotation
  • Ticklish (adjective)(of a situation or problem) difficult or tricky and requiring careful handling.अस्थिर/पेचीदा Synonyms: Problematic, Tricky, Delicate, Sensitive, Controversial, Awkward, Prickly · Antonyms: Calm, Easy, Firm, Stable, Strong, Unproblematic
  • Slaughter (verb)To kill someone.हत्या या वध करना Synonyms: Kill, Murder, Assassinate · Antonyms: Birth, Save, Guard, Protect
  • Betrayal (noun)The action of betraying/deluding one's country, a group, or a person.विश्वासघात Synonyms: Disloyalty, Treachery, Perfidy, Faithlessness · Antonyms: Devotion, Faithfulness, Fidelity, Honesty, Loyalty
  • Condole (verb)Express sympathy for (someone); grieve with.शोक प्रकट करना Synonyms: Lament, Console · Antonyms: Annoy, Hurt, Upset, Distress
  • Skepticism (noun)An attitude of doubting the truth of something (such as a claim or statement).संशयवाद /संदेहवाद Synonyms: Doubtfulness, Dubiousness, a Pinch of Salt, Disbelief, Cynicism, Mistrust, Suspicion · Antonyms: Belief, Certainty, Sureness, Trust
  • Consolidate (verb)Combine (a number of things) into a single more effective or coherent whole.संघटित करना/मजबूत करना Synonyms: Combine, Unite, Merge, Integrate, Amalgamate, Bring Together · Antonyms: Disjoin, Discourage, Weaken, Scatter
  • Rhetoric (adjective)The art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing, especially the exploitation of figures of speech and other compositional techniques./persuasive or impressive language which is often insincere (??????????????/?????????) Synonyms: Hyperbole, Oratory, Balderdash, Linguistic, Elocution · Antonyms: Quiet, Conciseness
  • Vigilantism (noun)Keeping a watchful or close eye on events and people.सतर्कता Synonyms: Carefulness, Cautiousness, Chariness, Heedfulness, Wariness, Watchfulness · Antonyms: Carelessness, Ignorance, Avoidance
  • Succor (verb)Assistance in time of difficulty/help in a difficult situationसहायता देना /मदद देना Synonyms: Sustenance, Aid, Help, Relief, Support · Antonyms: Block, Hinder, Injure, Obstruct
  • Onus (noun)Something that is one's duty or responsibility.दायित्व /कर्त्तव्य Synonyms: Vouchment, Responsibility, Liability, Obligation, Duty · Antonyms: Negligence, Irresponsibility, Untidiness, Insouciance
  • Din (noun)A loud, unpleasant, and prolonged noise.शोरगुल//हंगामा Synonyms: Noise, Clamor, Sputter, Cacophony, Clatter, Commotion · Antonyms: Calm, Calmness, Order, Peace, Quiet, Silence
  • Embolden (verb)Give (someone) the courage or confidence to do something./ to motivate or inspire someone to do something.प्रोत्साहित करना Synonyms: Encourage, Stimulate, Promote, Energize · Antonyms: Discourage, Dishearten, Dissuade, Depress
  • Perpetrate (verb)To execute or carry out/ perform an act, usually with a negative connotation.करना Synonyms: Carry Out, Commit, Execute, Enact, Perform, Bring About · Antonyms: Leave, Stop, Halt, Idle, Prevent, Abstain
  • Flog (verb)Beat (someone) with a whip or stick as a punishment.मारना पीटना Synonyms: Beat, Lam, Manhandle · Antonyms: Guard, Protect, Save
  • Clamor (noun)Utter or proclaim insistently and noisily.कोलाहल Synonyms: Din, Loud Noise, Uproar, Tumult, Ruckus, Turmoil · Antonyms: Calm, Order, Peace, Silence, Agreement, Harmony, Quiet
  • Fillip (noun)Something which acts as a stimulus or boost to an activity.प्रोत्साहन Synonyms: Stimulus, Boost, Encouragement, Incitement, Incentive, Impetus, Inducement, Motivation · Antonyms: Discouraging
  • Remuneration (noun)Compensation for something (goods or services).हर्जाना/मुआवज़ा Synonyms: Compensation, Reimbursement, Wage · Antonyms: Loss

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