The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary 26 Jan 2017 – 10 Words with Hindi Meaning, 6 Editorials

On 26 January 2017 Vocab24 covered 6 editorials from Happy Republic Day, The Times of India (National Concern), The Times of India (National), The Indian Express (International), Vocab Video of the day, 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

Resort (verb) – Turn to and adopt (a course of action, especially an extreme or undesirable one) so as to resolve a difficult situation.का सहारा लेना/अपनाना Synonyms: Use, Utilize, Avail, Employ, Adopt To · Antonyms: Ignore, Avoid, Forgo
Ritual (noun) – A solemn ceremony consisting of a series of actions performed according to a prescribed order/ a standard procedure for a rite or ceremony. (रीति /पद्धति). Synonyms: Custom, Habit, Practice, Rite · Antonyms: Negligence
Rational (adjective) – A set of reasons or a logical basis for a course of action or belief.तार्किक/औचित्य Synonyms: Reasoning, (Logical) Basis, justification, Principle · Antonyms: Irrational
Persuade (verb) – To convince an individual or group to do something/ induce (someone) to do something through reasoning or argument..समझाना-बुझाना/ यकीन दिलाना Synonyms: Cajole, Coax, Convince, Induce · Antonyms: Discourage, Dissuade, Repel, Deter
Amorphous (adjective) – Without a clearly defined shape or form/ lacking a clear structure or focus.अव्यवस्थित Synonyms: Shapeless, Formless, Unstructured, Indeterminate, Indefinite, Vague, Nebulous · Antonyms: Definite, Distinct, Shaped
Allegiance (noun) – Loyalty or commitment to a superior or to a group or cause.निष्ठा/वफादारी Synonyms: Loyalty, Faithfulness, Fidelity, Obedience, Adherence, Devotion · Antonyms: Disloyalty, Disobedience, Faithlessness, Inconstancy, Treachery, Enmity
Upsurge (noun) – n upward surge in the strength or quantity of something; an increase.उन्नति/चढ़ाव Synonyms: Boom, Improvement, Upswing, Upturn, Advance, Rise · Antonyms: Downturn, Downfall
Rebuff (verb) – Reject (someone or something) in an abrupt or ungracious manner/ to turn down or refuse.अस्वीकार/इनकार Synonyms: Reject, Turn Down, Spurn, Refuse, Decline, Repudiate · Antonyms: Allow, Approval, Inclusion
Inept (adjective) – Having or showing no skillअकुशल/अयोग्य Synonyms: Incompetent, Unskilled, Inexpert, Inadept, Inefficient · Antonyms: Able, Capable, Competent, Dexterous, Efficient, Expert, Skillful, Adroit
Anguish (noun) – Extreme suffering or grief / severe mental or physical pain or suffering.व्यथा/पीड़ा/दुःख Synonyms: Agony, Pain, Torment, Suffering, Distress, Grief, Wretchedness, Unhappiness · Antonyms: Delight, Happiness, Contentment, Joyfulness