On 22 January 2017 Vocab24 covered 6 editorials from The Economic Times (International), The Economic Times (National), It’s Time to Rate Vocab24, The Hindu Vocab Video, The Hindu (National) 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

  • Disciple (noun)A follower or pupil of a teacher, leader, or philosopher.शिष्य/अनुयायी Synonyms: Follower, Adherent, Believer, Devotee, Acolyte, Votary · Antonyms: Detractor, Opponent, Critic, Censurer
  • Embellish (verb)To make something sound or look better or more acceptable than it is in reality/ to make more beautiful and attractive.अलंकृत करना/सजाना Synonyms: Elaborate, Embroider, Decorate, Adorn, Ornament, Hone · Antonyms: Harm, Spoil, Deface, Disfigure
  • Testimony (noun)Evidence or proof of something.प्रमाण Synonyms: Testament, Proof, Evidence, Avowal · Antonyms: Veto
  • Allure (noun)The quality of being powerfully and mysteriously attractive or fascinating.आकर्षण Synonyms: Attraction, Charisma, Charm, Temptation, Fascination · Antonyms: Repulsion, Antipathy, Abomination
  • Riotous (adjective)Marked by or involving public disorder. / characterized by wild and uncontrolled behavior.अशांत/उपद्रवी Synonyms: Unruly, Disruptive, Uncontrollable, Turbulent, Uproarious, Tumultuous · Antonyms: Calm, Harmonic, Peaceful, Orderly
  • Crux (noun)The decisive or most important point at issue.सार/निचोड़ Synonyms: Nub, Heart, Essence, Most Important Point, Central Point, Main Point, Essential Part, Kernel. · Antonyms: Exterior, Outside, Exteriority, Nothingness, Trivia
  • Advent (noun)The arrival of a notable person or thing.आगमन Synonyms: Arrival, Appearance, Emergence, Occurrence, Dawn, Origin, Rise · Antonyms: Departure, Leaving, End
  • Predicament (noun)A difficult, unpleasant situationकठिन परिस्थिति/संकट Synonyms: Difficult Situation, Mess, Difficulty, Problematic, Quandary, Trouble, Muddle · Antonyms: Blessing, Boon, Solution
  • Gamut (noun)The complete range or scope of something.सारे पहलु/विस्तार Synonyms: Range, Spectrum, Span, Extent, Reach · Antonyms: Narrow, Parochial
  • Upsurge (noun)An upward surge in the strength or quantity of something; an increase.उन्नति/चढ़ाव Synonyms: Boom, Improvement, Upswing, Upturn, Advance, Rise · Antonyms: Downturn, Downfall

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