Editorial Vocabulary – 10 January 2017

On 10 January 2017 Vocab24 covered 5 editorials from The Times of India (Contemplative), The Hindu (International), The Hindu (National), The Economic Times (National), The Hindu (National Concern) 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

• Preserve (noun) – A sphere of activity regarded as being reserved for a particular person or group.परिरक्षित/सुरक्षित Synonyms: Domain, Area, Field, Sphere, Orbit, Realm, Province, Territory
• Spectacularly (adverb) – In a dramatic and eye-catching way.असाधारण रूप से Synonyms: Infamously, Notably, Especially · Antonyms: Normally, Ordinarily
• Prominent (adjective) – Showing distinction above others in a specific area.महत्त्वपूर्ण/विशिष्ठ Synonyms: Well Known, Eminent, Distinguished, Notable, Noteworthy, Acclaimed · Antonyms: Common, Ordinary, Unimportant
• Apprehension (noun) – Suspicion or fear especially of future evil/ anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen.भय/शंका Synonyms: Doubt, Surmise, Suspicion, Uncertainty, Alarm, Concerning · Antonyms: Certainty, Clarity
• Facilitate (verb) – Make (an action or process) easy or easier.सुगम बनाना Synonyms: Ease, Aid, Simplify, Smooth · Antonyms: Block, Halt, Seize, Hinder
• Levy (verb) – A charge imposed and collected.आरोपित या लागू करना Synonyms: Impose, Foist, Charge, Inflict · Antonyms: Remove, Neglect, Displace, Overlook
• Congestion (noun) – To make too crowded or full/ to cause an excessive accumulation.भरा हुआ होना/जमाव Synonyms: Overcrowding, Jam, Bottleneck, Blocking, Clogging · Antonyms: Smooth, Opening, Easy
• Detrimental (adjective) – Tending to cause harm.अहितकारी/हानिकारिक/क्षतिकारक Synonyms: Harmful, Damaging, Injurious, Hurtful, Ruinous, Disastrous, Pernicious · Antonyms: Aiding, Assisting, Favorable, Friendly, Helpful, Kind, Nice, Positive, Advantageous, Beneficial, Profitable
• Aesthetic (adjective) – Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty.सौम्य अभिरूप Synonyms: Artistic, Creative, Artful, Gorgeous, Inventive · Antonyms: Displeasing, Ugly, Unattractive
• Acknowledge (verb) – Accept or admit the existence of/ recognize the importance or quality of.मान लेना/स्वीकार करना Synonyms: Admit, Accept, Grant, Allow, Concede, Confess, Recognize · Antonyms: Deny, Disagree, Disapprove, Oppose, Reject, Renounce, Disallow, Disavow
• Manifest (verb) – Show (a quality or feeling) by one's acts or appearanceप्रकट करना/प्रदर्शित करना Synonyms: Display, Show, Exhibit, Demonstrate, Present, Evince, Reveal, Express · Antonyms: Hide, Conceal, Obscure
• Impregnable (adjective) – Unable to be captured or broken into.अभेद्य Synonyms: Invulnerable, Impenetrable, Unattackable, Unassailable, Inviolable, Secure, Strong, Safe · Antonyms: Breakable, Destructible
• Fanaticism (noun) – A state of irrational enthusiasm or admiration.कट्टरपन Synonyms: Extremism, Fundamentalism, Bigotry, Dogmatism, Chauvinism, Radicalism · Antonyms: Apathy, Fairness, Impartiality
• Metamorphosis (noun) – A striking change in appearance or character or circumstances.रूपांतरण/बदलाव Synonyms: Alteration, Change, Transfiguratio · Antonyms: Stagnation, Continuity
• Discretely (adverb) – Separately and individually.अलग से Synonyms: Differently, Independently, Individually, Separately, Singly, Unconnectedly · Antonyms: In a united or together manner
• Absolve (verb) – Declare (someone) free from guilt, obligation, or punishment/ give absolution forछोड़ना/मुक्त करना Synonyms: Acquit, Exempt, Clear, Discharge, Exculpate, Exonerate · Antonyms: Accuse, Charge, Convict, Incriminate
• Brute (adjective) – Unrelievedly harsh.कठोर Synonyms: Unkind, Ruthless, Callous, Rigorous, Hard · Antonyms: Easy, Mild, Gentle, Calm
• Improbable (adjective) – Not likely to be true or to happen/ unexpected and apparently inauthentic.असम्भाव्य Synonyms: Unlikely, Dubious, Questionable, Uncertain, Inauthentic, Unconvincing · Antonyms: Believable, Likely, Probably
• Assimilative (adjective) – Of, relating to, or causing to be absorbed or encapsulated./to become make part of a larger thing.समावेश के योग्‍य Synonyms: Absorptive, Permeable · Antonyms: Resistant, Obstructive, Counteractive
• Adjudicate (verb) – Make a formal judgment on a disputed matter. / pronounce or declare judicially.निर्णायक बनना/निर्णय देना Synonyms: Arbitrate, Judge, Adjudge, Decide, Determine · Antonyms: Defer, Ignore, Dodge

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Editorials of the day (free)

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  The Times of India (Contemplative)

  Democracy diversity development
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  The Hindu (International)

  A blow to reformists in iran
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  The Hindu (National)

  Oiling cashless wheels
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  The Economic Times (National)

  Diaspora beyond blood and treasure
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  The Hindu (National Concern)

  Unclogging the cities