The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary 22 Feb 2017 – 13 Words with Hindi Meaning, 7 Editorials

On 22 February 2017 Vocab24 covered 7 editorials from Phrasal verb of the day, The Economic Times (Economy), The Hindu (National), 10% OFF on Vocab Pendrive, Vocab Video of the day, The Times of India (International) and taught 13 words from them. Read the editorial, learn the words with Hindi meaning, then use three of them in a sentence today.

13 words from this day's editorials

Dysfunctional (adjective) – Not operating normally or properly. / unable to deal adequately with normal social relations.बेकार Synonyms: Malfunctional, Flawed, Defective, Maladjusted · Antonyms: Apt, Fitting, Apropos, Apposite
Frenetic (adjective) – Fast and energetic in a rather wild and uncontrolled way.अत्यधिक उत्तेजित हो कर Synonyms: Frantic, Frenzied, Delirious, Wild, Hyperactive · Antonyms: Calm, Peaceful, Balanced
Wane (noun) – (of a state or feeling) decrease in vigor or extent.क्षीण होना/फीका पड़ जाना Synonyms: Decrease, Decline, Diminish, Dwindle, Dim, Fade, Lessen, Ebb · Antonyms: Brighten, Develop, Enhance, Enlarge, Grow, Increase, Rise
Jibe (noun) – An insulting or mocking remark; a taunt.उपहास/ताना Synonyms: Snide Remark, Taunt, Sneer, Jeer · Antonyms: Compliment, Praise, Commend
Rant (noun) – An act complaining or speaking about something in a loud, lengthy, angry, emotional mannerशेख़ी/डींग Synonyms: Tirade, Harangue, Diatribe, Fustian · Antonyms: Calm, Quiet
Ruffle (verb) – Disorder or disarrangeअस्त-व्यस्त करना Synonyms: Disarrange, Tousle, Dishevel, Rumple · Antonyms: Order, Organize, Arrange
Banter (noun) – The playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks.परिहास Synonyms: Repartee, Raillery, Sallies, Badinage
Partisanship (noun) – Prejudice in favour of a particular causeपक्षपात Synonyms: Bias, Prejudice, One-Sidedness, Discrimination, Favoritism, Partiality · Antonyms: Fairness, Justice, Disinclination
Snide (adjective) – Derogatory or mocking in an indirect way.व्यंग्यपूर्ण बनावटी Synonyms: Disparaging, Derogatory, Denigratory, Insulting, Vituperative · Antonyms: Kind, Nice, Gentle, Lovable
Crusade (noun) – A vigorous campaign for political, social, or religious change./ a campaign organized to support or promote a certain cause. (धर्मयुद्ध (किसी परिवर्तन हेतु)) Synonyms: Campaign, Drive, Movement, Expedition, Holy war · Antonyms: Halt, Stoppage
Cosmopolitan (adjective) – Familiar with and at ease in many different countries and cultures. / reflecting the influence of numerous cultures and countriesसर्वभौम Synonyms: Worldly, Metropolitan, Sophisticated, Urbane · Antonyms: Rustic, Unsophisticated, Particular, Specific
Jolt (verb) – To push or shake abruptly and roughlyझटका देना/हिला देना Synonyms: Shake, Jostle, Push · Antonyms: Disadvantage
Consensus (noun) – Group solidarity in sentiment and belief.मेल/मतैक्य Synonyms: Accord, Harmony, Concurrence, Consent, Unison, Unanimity · Antonyms: Disagreement, Dissension, Opposition