The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary 9 Feb 2017 – 15 Words with Hindi Meaning, 8 Editorials

On 9 February 2017 Vocab24 covered 8 editorials from The Economic Times (Economy), The Hindu (International), The Hindu (Politics), SBI PO 2017 Online Test Series, Join the Rating Contest, Youtube Contest Result Out, Vocab Video of the day 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

Adroitly (adverb) – In a clever or skilful way.दक्षतापूर्वक Synonyms: Cleverly, Skillfully, Competently, Capably · Antonyms: Indelicately, Uncarefully
Incumbent (adjective) – Of an official or regime) currently holding office.पदस्थ Synonyms: Current, Existing, Present, In Office, In Power, Reigning · Antonyms: Retired, Resigned, Superannuated
Expedient (adjective) – Convenient and practical/ suitable for achieving a particular end in a given circumstance.लाभकारक/सामयिक Synonyms: Advantageous, Useful, Beneficial, Profitable, Gainful · Antonyms: Harmful, Pernicious
Stalemate (noun) – A situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possibleगतिरोध Synonyms: Dead End, Deadlock, Impasse, Standstill · Antonyms: Advance, Progress, Move Forward
Squander (verb) – Allow (an opportunity) to pass or be lost. /waste in a reckless and foolish manner.व्यर्थ करना Synonyms: Waste, Misspend, Misuse, Throw Away, Fritter Away, Spend Unwisely, Make Poor Use Of, Be Prodigal With. · Antonyms: Harness, Use, Exploit
Assiduously (adverb) – With great care and perseverance.परिश्रम से Synonyms: Diligently, Carefully, Laboriously, Arduously, Indefatigably · Antonyms: Idly, Inactively, Quietly
Salient (adjective) – Most noticeable or important.मुख्य/विशेष Synonyms: Important, Main, Principal, Major, Chief, Noticeable, Remarkable, Prominent · Antonyms: Unimportant, Insignificant, Unimpressive, Inconspicuous, Unnoticeable
Engulf (verb) – To be surrounded or covered by something completely.घिरे होना/परिग्रहित Synonyms: Overwhelm, Inundate, Encompass, Envelop · Antonyms: Uncover, Underwhelm
Staunch (adjective) – Very loyal and committed in attitude.निष्ठावान Synonyms: Stalwart, Loyal, Faithful, Trusty, Committed, Devoted, Reliable · Antonyms: Disloyal, Unreliable, Untrustworthy
Dislodge (verb) – Remove from a position of power or authority/ knock or force out of position.हटाना Synonyms: Remove, Move, Shift, Displace, Evict · Antonyms: Plant, Take in
Relent (verb) – Abandon or mitigate a severe or harsh attitude, especially by finally yielding to a request/ become less severe or intense.नरम पड़ जाना Synonyms: Slacken, Soften, Ease, Ebb · Antonyms: Be Furious, Be Enrage, Be Infuriate
Penchant (noun) – A strong and continued inclination./ tendency to do something.प्रवृत्ति Synonyms: Affinity, Predilection, Proclivity, Propensity, Tendency · Antonyms: Antipathy, Apathy, Disinclination, Dislike, Hate
Fritter away (verb) – To waste something/ Squander or waste little by little .गंवाना/व्यर्थ करना Synonyms: Squander, Waste, Misspend, Trifle Away · Antonyms: Use, Avail, Exploit, Harness
Reckon with (verb) – Take into account.गम्भीरता से लेना/ध्यान रखना Synonyms: Contemplate, Regard, Cogitate · Antonyms: Disregard, Ignore, Look Away
Rapacious (adjective) – Aggressively greedy or grasping.अति लोलुप/लालची Synonyms: Grasping, Greedy, Covetous, Usurious · Antonyms: Abstemious, Temperate, Moderate