The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary 20 Jan 2017 – 15 Words with Hindi Meaning, 5 Editorials

On 20 January 2017 Vocab24 covered 5 editorials from The Indian Express (International), The Hindu (Economy), The Hindu (National Concern), The Financial Express Vocabulary Video, The Financial Express (National) 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

Barter (verb) – The action or system of exchangingविनिमय करना Synonyms: Trade, Swap, Trade Off, Exchange · Antonyms: Keep, Hold, Donate, Retain
Extortionate (adjective) – Much too high; exorbitant./ greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderationअतिशय/बहुत ज्यादा Synonyms: Exorbitant, Excessively High, Sky-High, Preposterous, Immoderate, Unreasonable, Inordinate. · Antonyms: Moderate, Low, Normal, Medium
Forsake (verb) – Abandon or leave. / renounce or give upछोड़ना/त्यागना Synonyms: Abandon, Leave, Quit, Renounce, Give Up, Relinquish · Antonyms: Continue, Keep, Claim, Hold, Maintain
Sustainable (adjective) – Able to be maintained at a certain rate or level.सक्षम/चिरस्थायी/दीर्घकालिक Synonyms: Continual, Viable, Unceasing, Imperishable · Antonyms: Untenable, Unendurable, Unsuitable, Fleeting, Temporary
Pioneering (noun) – Develop or be the first to use or apply (a new method, area of knowledge, or activity).अग्रणी Synonyms: Head, Inaugural, Initial, Lead, Original, Primary, Prime · Antonyms: Secondary, Following, Last, Later
Erstwhile (adjective) – Belonging to some prior time/ formerपहला/पूर्व का Synonyms: Bygone, Old, Past, Preceding, Former, Previous · Antonyms: Nest, Following, Coming
Persuade (noun) – To convince an individual or group to do something/ induce (someone) to do something through reasoning or argument.समझाना/यकीन दिलाना Synonyms: Cajole, Coax, Convince, Induce · Antonyms: Discourage, Dissuade, Fail, Repel, Deter
Benign (adjective) – Of a mild type or character that does not threaten health or life /not harmful in effect.हितकारी/लाभकारी Synonyms: Benevolent, Amiable, Beneficent, Helpful · Antonyms: Disadvantageous, Harmful, Injurious, Malign
Tenet (noun) – A principle or belief, especially one of the main principles of a religion or philosophy.सिद्धांत/मत Synonyms: Principle, Belief, Doctrine, Precept, Creed, Credo, Article Of Faith, Dogma · Antonyms: Disbelief, Doubt, Skepticism, Unbelief
Abhorrence (noun) – A strong feeling of hate paired with a feeling of loathing/ a feeling of revulsion; disgusted loathing.विद्वेष Synonyms: Abomination, Detestation, malice, Loathing, Odium · Antonyms: Kindness, Like, Love
Anchor (adjective) – A person or thing which provides stability or confidence in an otherwise uncertain situation.स्थिरक/सहारा Synonyms: Mainstay, Cornerstone, Bulwark, Ballast · Antonyms: Harm, Injury, Hurt
Collateral (noun) – Something pledged as security for repayment of a loan, to be forfeited in the event of a default.गारंटी Synonyms: Security, Surety, Guarantee, Guaranty, Assurance, Insurance, Indemnity · Antonyms: Insecurity, Danger, Peril, Risk
Intimate (adjective) – Thoroughly acquainted through study or experience/ marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity.सुपरिचित/विस्तृत Synonyms: Closeness, Familiarity, Close Association · Antonyms: Dislike, Farness, Away
Reluctance (noun) – Unwillingness or disinclination to do somethingअरुचि/अनिच्छा Synonyms: Disinclination, Unwillingness, Indisposition · Antonyms: Excited, Willingness, Penchant
Altruism (noun) – Disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others.परोपकारिता Synonyms: Benevolence, Humanitarianism, Selflessness, Magnanimity, Philanthropy · Antonyms: Meanness, Selfishness