The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary 4 Feb 2017 – 15 Words with Hindi Meaning, 6 Editorials

On 4 February 2017 Vocab24 covered 6 editorials from The Economic Times (National), The Hindu (Concern), Itâ€™s Time to Share Vocab24, Vocab Video of the day, The Hindu (International Relations) 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

Comprehensive (adjective) – Including or dealing with all or nearly all elements or aspects of something.व्यापक/विस्तृत Synonyms: Broad, Extensive, Complete, Thorough, All-Inclusive · Antonyms: Limited, Narrow, Short, Restricted, Incomprehensive
Obduracy (noun) – The quality or state of being obdurate (stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action.)ज़िद/हठ Synonyms: Adamancy, Firmness, Determination, Intransigence, Pertinacity · Antonyms: Indefiniteness, Infirmity, Instability
Progenitor (noun) – A person who originates a cultural or intellectual movement.अग्रगामी/जनक Synonyms: Originator, Founder, Instigator, Source · Antonyms: Descendant, Follower
Sovereignty (noun) – Supreme power or authority.प्रधानता Synonyms: Dominance, Preeminence, Primacy, Supremacy · Antonyms: Limited, Restricted, Minor, Secondary, Subordinate
Protagonist (noun) – An advocate of a particular cause or idea./ the leading character of something that is considered as important.अग्रणी/मुख्य व्यक्ति/समर्थक Synonyms: Exponent, Advocate, Lead, Hero, Mainstay · Antonyms: Antagonist, Adversary, Opponent
Advent (noun) – The arrival of a notable person or thing.आगमन Synonyms: Arrival, Appearance, Emergence, Occurrence, Dawn, Origin, Rise · Antonyms: Departure, Leaving, End
Punitive (adjective) – Inflicting or intended as punishment.दण्डात्मक Synonyms: Punishing, Penal · Antonyms: Beneficial, Rewarding
Overture (noun) – An introduction to something more substantial.प्रस्ताव Synonyms: Preliminary, Prelude, Introduction, Precursor, Forerunner, Herald · Antonyms: Conclusion, Ending, Epilogue, Finish
Disparity (noun) – The quality or state of being different.असमता/असमानता Synonyms: Discrepancy, Imbalance, Inequality, Unevenness, Dissimilarity · Antonyms: Parity, Similarity, Equality
Sinew (verb) – To strengthen.मजबूत करना Synonyms: Bolster, Invigorate, Sustain, Toughen · Antonyms: Weaken, Diminish
Tentative (adjective) – Not certain or fixed; provisional.अनिश्चित Synonyms: Provisional, Unconfirmed, Unsettled, Indefinite · Antonyms: Certain, Conclusive, Decisive, Definite, Final
Bolster (verb) – Support or strengthen for bettering something.सहारा देना/सँभालना Synonyms: Strengthen, Support, Reinforce, Make Stronger, Boost, Fortify · Antonyms: Block, Halt, Hinder, Obstruct
Contiguous (adjective) – Sharing a common border; touching.सटा हुआ/समीपस्थ Synonyms: Adjacent, Neighbouring, Adjoining, Bordering · Antonyms: Divided, Separated
Delineation (noun) – The action of describing or portraying something precisely/ the action of indicating the exact position of a border or boundary.चित्रांकन/आकार Synonyms: Portrayal, Description, Depiction, Representation, Picture, Portrait
Hinder (verb) – Make it difficult for (someone) to do something or for (something) to happen/ to make difficult to accomplish.बाधा पहुंचाना Synonyms: Obstruct, Impede, Inhibit, Retard, Thwart · Antonyms: Aid, Allow, Assist, Encourage, Expedite, Facilitate