The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary 18 Jan 2017 – 15 Words with Hindi Meaning, 8 Editorials

On 18 January 2017 Vocab24 covered 8 editorials from Update to New Version 2.7, The Hindu Vocab Video, Root word of the day - ANDRO, The Times of India (Politics), The Hindu (National Policies), The Hindu (National concern), The Hindu (Interrelations) and taught 15 words from them. Read the editorial, learn the words with Hindi meaning, then use three of them in a sentence today.

15 words from this day's editorials

Cunning (noun) – Having or showing skill in achieving one's ends by deceit or evasion.चतुरता/चालाकपन Synonyms: Crafty, Wily, Artful, Guileful, clever, Ingenious, Leery, Devious · Antonyms: Dull, Stupid, Unintelligent, Knave
Incarnation (noun) – A person or body who embodies in the flesh a deity, spirit, or quality.अवतरण/अवतार Synonyms: Embodiment, Personification, Exemplification, Type, Epitome
Beleaguer (verb) – To cause constant or repeated trouble for.अवरोध करना/तंग करना/परेशान करना Synonyms: Bother, Trouble, Disturb, Harass, Badger, Persecute · Antonyms: Aid, Please, Help, Assist
Assassination (noun) – Murder, as by secret assault or treachery / kill someone discreetly.हत्या Synonyms: Murder, Killing, Slaughter, Extermination · Antonyms: Birth
Dissident (noun) – A person who opposes the current political structure, group or laws; one who disagrees.मतभेदी Synonyms: Dissenter, Objector, Protester, Disputant, Nonconformist · Antonyms: Agreeing, Confirming
Pragmatism (noun) – An approach that evaluates theories or beliefs in terms of the success of their practical application.यथार्थवाद/व्यवहारवाद Synonyms: Appositeness, Aptness, Practicality · Antonyms: Inappropriateness
Delicate (adjective) – Easily broken or damaged.कमजोर/नाजुक Synonyms: Fragile, Breakable, Easily Broken/Damaged, Frail, Frangible · Antonyms: Firm, Healthy, Strong, Tough
Bonhomie (noun) – Cheerful friendliness / a pleasant, good-natured manner.मिलनसारिता Synonyms: Amenity, Affableness, Amiableness, Cordiality, Friendliness, Pleasantness · Antonyms: Aloofness, Coldness
Persecution (noun) – Hostility and ill-treatmentकष्ट/उत्पीड़न Synonyms: Oppression, Victimization, Maltreatment, Discrimination · Antonyms: Happiness, Joy, Succor
Snub (noun) – An act of rebuffing or ignoring someone or something.अपमान Synonyms: Rebuff, Insult, Repulse, Slight, Disregard, Humiliation · Antonyms: Praise, Laud, Flatter, Respect
Dodge (verb) – Avoid (someone or something) by a sudden quick movement.बचना/टालना Synonyms: Dart, Swerve, Veer, Evade, Avoid · Antonyms: Face, Counter
Quixotic (adjective) – Unrealistic and impractical.अवास्तविक/अव्यावहारिक Synonyms: Utopian, Impractical, Unrealistic, Unworldly · Antonyms: Practical, Pragmatic, Realistic, Thoughtful
Delegation (noun) – A body of delegates or representatives.प्रतिनिधि मंडल Synonyms: Deputation, Delegacy, Legation, Commission
Congenital (adjective) – Having a particular trait from birth or by firmly established habit. / existing since birth.जन्मजात/पैदाइशी Synonyms: Inveterate, Compulsive, Persistent, Chronic, Regular, Pathological, Established, Long-Established, Long-Standin · Antonyms: Neophyte, Fledgling
Quid pro quo (noun) – A favor or advantage granted in return for something.प्रतिकर/बदले में कुछ देना Synonyms: Equal Exchange, Equal Substitution, Equivalent, Return, Reciprocity · Antonyms: Giver, Benefactor