The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary 31 Dec 2016 – 20 Words with Hindi Meaning, 5 Editorials

On 31 December 2016 Vocab24 covered 5 editorials from The Times of India, The Economic Times (National Politics), The Economic Times (banking), The Hindu (International) 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

Referendum (noun) – A general vote by the electorate on a single political question which has been referred to them for a direct decision/ a public vote on a particular issue.जनमत संग्रह Synonyms: Public Vote, Plebiscite, Popular Vote, Ballot, Poll
Insurgent (noun) – A person fighting against a government or invading force; a rebel or revolutionary.विद्रोही/बागी Synonyms: Rebel, Revolutionary, Anarchical, Contumacious, Disobedient, Insurrectionary · Antonyms: Obedient, Follower, Subordinate
Unanimously (adverb) – Without opposition; with the agreement of all people involved.सर्वसम्मति से Synonyms: Unitary, Concordantly, Collectively, Consensually, cooperatively, harmoniously · Antonyms: Differently, Divergently, Opposite
Amnesty (noun) – Grant a pardon to.क्षमा/माफ़ी Synonyms: Forgiveness, Reprieve, Absolution, Dispensation · Antonyms: Punishment, Penalty
Prosecution (noun) – The institution and conducting of legal proceedings against someone in respect of a criminal charge.अभियोग Synonyms: Incrimination, Charge, Imputation, Indictment · Antonyms: Defense, Safeguard, Preserve
Intransigence (noun) – A stubborn refusal to change/uncompromising.हठ/कठोरता Synonyms: Obduracy, Uncompromising, Inflexibility, Rigidity, Adamancy · Antonyms: Flexibility, Compromising, Shakable
Vigorous (adjective) – Strong, healthy, and full of energy.सशक्त/ओजपूर्ण Synonyms: Dynamic, Effective, Efficient, Intense, Potent, Robust, Strenuous · Antonyms: Delicate, Dull, Fragile, Impotent
Lenient (adjective) – Not strict.उदार/नरम/मृदु Synonyms: Benign, Gentle, Mild, Emollient, Amiable, Affable · Antonyms: Merciless, Hard, Intolerant, Rigorous, Severe
Agrarian (adjective) – Relating to cultivated land or the cultivation of land.कृषि या भूमि संबंधी Synonyms: Agricultural, Natural, Peasant, Rustic, Uncultivated, Predial · Antonyms: Industrial
Culminate (verb) – To come to a significant point such as the end of an event.समापन होना/पराकाष्ठा पर पहुँचना Synonyms: Cap, Climax, Conclude, End Up, Terminate, Wind Up · Antonyms: Begin, Commence, Open, Start
Resentment (noun) – Bitter indignation at/ a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will.रोष /द्वेष Synonyms: Bitterness, Cynicism, Displeasure, Exasperation, Grudge, Ill Will, Indignation · Antonyms: Cheer, Delight Friendliness, Glee, Good Will
Paradoxically (adverb) – In a manner that is contradictory.विडंबना से/ विरोधाभासी तरीके से Synonyms: In Contradictive Or Colliding Manner · Antonyms: Supporting, Aiding, Helping
Nicety (noun) – Fine or subtle detail or distinction.परिशुद्धता / अति सूक्ष्मता Synonyms: Precision, Accuracy, Exactness, Meticulousness · Antonyms: Imprecision, Inaccuracy, Inexactness
Hefty (adjective) – Large and heavy.भारी Synonyms: Of Significance, Of Importance, Weighty, Robust · Antonyms: Insignificant, Trivial, Minor, of less importance
Lampoon (verb) – Publicly criticize (someone or something) by using ridicule, irony, or sarcasm.कटाक्ष करना/आक्षेप करना Synonyms: Satirize, Mock, Ridicule, Insinuate · Antonyms: Flattery, Praise
Trifle (adjective) – Something of small importance/ considerably insignificant.तुच्छ /हल्का/निरर्थक Synonyms: Trivial, Minor, Insignificant, Petty, Diminutive · Antonyms: Important, Major, Necessary, Serious, Significant, Substantial
Preach (verb) – Earnestly advocate (a belief or course of action).प्रचारित करना Synonyms: Advocate, Recommend, Advise, Urge, Exhort, Teach, Counsel · Antonyms: Neglect
Proffer (verb) – Hold out or put forward (something) to someone for acceptance.प्रस्ताव करना/निवेदन करना Synonyms: Offer, Tender, Present, Submit, Suggest, Propose, Put Forward · Antonyms: Conceal, Hold, Keep, Refrain, Take, Withhold
Ponderous (adjective) – (especially of speech or writing) dull or laborious.भारी/ बोझल Synonyms: Laborious, Dull, Awkward, Clumsy, Turgid, Stodgy, Stolid · Antonyms: Adroit, Clever, Convenient, Dexterous, Easy, Graceful, Handy
Blithe (adjective) – Carefree and unconcerned/ showing a casual and cheerful indifferenceप्रफ़ुल्ल Synonyms: Happy, Cheerful, Cheery, Merry, Blissful, Ecstatic, Euphoric, Gladsome, Mirthful · Antonyms: Depressed, Lethargic, Troubled, Worried, Heavyhearted, Morose, Sorrowful