The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary 9 Jan 2017 – 20 Words with Hindi Meaning, 5 Editorials

On 9 January 2017 Vocab24 covered 5 editorials from Live Mint (International Business), The Times of India (Politics), The India Express (National Policies), The Hindu (Economy), The Hindu (Law Reforms) 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

Deprecate (verb) – Express disapproval of.प्रतिकूल इच्छा प्रकट करना Synonyms: Disapprove Of, Deplore, Find Unacceptable, Be Against, Detest, Despise, Execrate · Antonyms: Approve, Commend, Compliment, Increase, Laud, Praise
Propensity (noun) – An inclination or natural tendency to behave in a particular way.झुकाव/रुझान Synonyms: Tendency, Inclination, Predisposition, Proneness, Proclivity, Readiness · Antonyms: Disinclination, Dislike, Hate, Hatred, Antipathy, Apathy
Expediency (noun) – The quality of being suitable to the circumstances to avail them.लाभ/फायदा Synonyms: Advantageousness, Usefulness, Utility, Benefit, Profitability, Gainfulness · Antonyms: Loss
Impasse (noun) – A situation in which no progress is possible, especially because of disagreement.कठिन परिस्थिति Synonyms: Deadlock, Dead End, Stalemate, Checkmate, Stand-Off, Standstill, Halt · Antonyms: Solution, Boon, Agreement, Breakthrough
Vociferous (adjective) – Expressing or characterized by vehement opinions.कोलाहलकारी Synonyms: Boisterous, blatant, Clamorous, Noisy, Strident, Vehement · Antonyms: Quiet, Silent, Calm
Cavalier (adjective) – Showing a lack of proper concernलापरवाह Synonyms: Offhand, Indifferent, Casual, Dismissive, Insouciant, Uninterested, Unconcerned · Antonyms: Serious, Concerned
Promulgate (verb) – Promote or make widely known (an idea or cause) /to make something recognized or known.घोषणा या एलान करना Synonyms: Publicize, Spread, Communicate, Propagate, Disseminate, Circulate, Broadcast, Promote, Announce, Proclaim · Antonyms: Conceal, Hide, Keep
Propriety (noun) – Conformity to conventionally accepted standards of behaviour or morals/ the condition of being right, appropriate, or fitting.औचित्य/सुचरित्र/योग्यता Synonyms: Correctness, Rightness, Fitness, Suitability, Suitableness, Appropriateness, Aptness · Antonyms: : Dishonesty, Unsuitability, Bad Manners, Immorality, Impropriety
Privilege (noun) – A special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all.विशेष अधिकार Synonyms: Advantage, Right, Benefit, Prerogative, Entitlement · Antonyms: Disadvantage, Handicap, Hindrance, Loss, Misfortune
Obstinacy (noun) – The quality or condition of being stubbornness.जिद/हठ Synonyms: Stubbornness, Inflexibility, Intransigence, Intractability, Intractableness, Obduracy, Rigidity · Antonyms: Irresolution, Laxity
Paradigm (noun) – A typical example or model of something.आदर्श/उदाहरण Synonyms: Example, Instance, Illustration, Lesson, Paragon · Antonyms: Real, Original One, Genuine
Reigning (adjective) – A period during which something or somebody is dominant or powerful.आधिपत्य /प्रबल Synonyms: Prevailing, Controlling, Dominating, Governing, Dominant · Antonyms: Subordinate, Inferior, Secondary
Fabled (adjective) – Famous, especially by marked reputation.प्रसिद्ध/चिन्हित Synonyms: Well Known, Noted, Notable, Distinguished, Acclaimed, Esteemed, Prestigious · Antonyms: Unknown, Lowered
Fickle (adjective) – Liable to sudden unpredictable change/ marked by erratic changeableness.अस्थिर Synonyms: Capricious, Changeable, Variable, Volatile, Irregular · Antonyms: Constant, Stable, Steady
Twilight (noun) – A period or state of obscurity, ambiguity, or gradual decline.ह्रास/पतन Synonyms: Decline, Waning, Downturn, Ebb · Antonyms: Increase, Rise, Upturn
Hindsight (noun) – Understanding of a situation or event only after it has happened or developed. पश्च दृष्टि Synonyms: experience, remembrance, Monday morning quarterback. · Antonyms: Unintelligence, Ignorance
Predicate (verb) – Found or base something on/affirm or declare as an attribute or quality of.स्थापित/प्रतिपादित Synonyms: Base, Found, Establish, Build, Ground · Antonyms: Deny
Dwindle (verb) – Diminish gradually in size, amount, or strength.क्षीण होना/महत्व खोना Synonyms: Diminish, Decrease, Reduce, Get Smaller, Decay, Lessen · Antonyms: Increase, Rise, Move Up, Ascend, Grow
Prerequisite (noun) – Required as a prior condition.पहले से आवश्यक/पूर्वाकांक्षित Synonyms: Necessary, Needed, Required, Essential, Basic, Of the essence, Imperative, Obligatory, Mandatory, Compulsory · Antonyms: Inessential, Optional, Secondary, Unnecessary
Wary (adjective) – Feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems.सावधान/सजग Synonyms: Cautious, Careful, Vigilant, Attentive · Antonyms: Careless, Incautious, Inattentive, Heedless