On 15 January 2017 Vocab24 covered 4 editorials from The Indian Express (International), The Times of India (Cognitive), The Times of India (politics), The Times of India (Politics) and taught 10 words from them. Read the editorial, learn the words with Hindi meaning, then use three of them in a sentence today.

10 words from this day's editorials

  • Mantle (noun)An important role or responsibility that passes from one person to another.दायित्व Synonyms: Role, Onus, Duty, Responsibility, Function, Task, Job · Antonyms: Irresponsibility, Exemption
  • Obeisance (noun)Deferential respect/ a respectful obedient attitude.सम्मान/आदर Synonyms: Respect, Homage, Adoration, Reverence, Veneration, Respectfulness · Antonyms: Censure, Condemnation, Disdain, Dishonor, Disregard, Disrespect
  • Denunciation (noun)Public condemnation of someone or something.निंदा/दोषारोपण Synonyms: Censure, Condemnation, Arraignment, Castigation · Antonyms: Praise, Compliment, Commendation
  • Deleterious (adjective)Causing harm or damage.हानिकारक/क्षतिकर Synonyms: Harmful, Damaging, Detrimental, Injurious, Disadvantageous, Pernicious · Antonyms: Helpful, Aiding, Assisting
  • Stout (adjective)Having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardshipsदृढ/मजबूत/कडा/पक्का Synonyms: Strong, Solid, Robust, Firm, Sturdy, Tough · Antonyms: Timid, Weak, Afraid, Infirm
  • Pogrom (noun)The killing or destruction of a large proportion of a group or species.सामूहिक हत्या Synonyms: Massacre, Slaughter, Carnage, Genocide, Decimation · Antonyms: Protection, Guard, Save
  • Relentless (adjective)Unceasingly intense.अनवरत/सतत/निष्ठुर Synonyms: Continuous, Persistent, Non Stopping, Unceasing · Antonyms: Intermittent, Ending, Stopping
  • Grandiose (adjective)Conceived on a very grand or ambitious scale.भव्य/शानदार Synonyms: Ambitious, Bold, Epic, Big, Noble, Lofty, Flamboyant · Antonyms: Insignificant, Low, Unimpressive
  • Benign (adjective)Showing kindness and gentleness/ of a gentle disposition.अच्छा/सौम्य/हितकारी Synonyms: Benevolent, Amiable, Mild, Generous, Beneficent · Antonyms: Disadvantageous, Harmful, Injurious, Malign
  • Infeasible (adjective)Not possible to do easily or conveniently/ not capable of being carried out or put into practice.अव्यावहारिक Synonyms: Impractical, Unattainable, Unreasonable, Unworkable · Antonyms: Reasonable, Practical, Pragmatic, Attainable

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