On 26 February 2017 Vocab24 covered 7 editorials from The Economic Times (Business), The Economic Times (Economy), The Times of India (National), Top Reviewers of the Week, SBI PO 2017 Online Test Series, Vocab Video of the day, The Times of India (Conceptual) 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

  • Paradoxically (adverb)In a manner that is contradictory.विरोधाभासी ढंग से Synonyms: Contradictorily, Conflictingly, Antithetically · Antonyms: Togetherly, In Sync
  • Predate (verb)Exist or occur at a date earlier than (something).से पहले घटित होना Synonyms: Antecede, Antedate, Forego, Precede, Preexist · Antonyms: Follow, Postdate, Succeed
  • Mint (verb)Produce for the first time.गढ़ना/पहली बार घटित होना Synonyms: Brand-New, Fresh, Pristine, Span-New, Virgin · Antonyms: Being Ancient Or Old
  • Alter (verb)Change in character or composition, typically in a comparatively small but significant way.परिवर्तन करना/बदलना Synonyms: Change, Amend, Modify, Reform, Reshape · Antonyms: Continue, Keep, Maintain, Retain
  • Bequeath (verb)Pass (something) on or leave (something) to someone else.उत्तरदान करना Synonyms: Bestow, Pass On, Hand Down, Legate · Antonyms: Take, Keep, Receive
  • Burnish (verb)Literally (polish (something) by rubbing.) Metaphorically (enhance or improve.)चमकाना/उठाना Synonyms: Enhance, Improve, Furbish, Revamp, Ameliorate · Antonyms: Decline, Deteriorate
  • Hitherto (adverb)Until now or until the point in time under discussion/ up until this time or pointयहां तक/अब तक Synonyms: So Far, Thus Far, Until Now, Until Then · Antonyms: Later
  • Disparate (adjective)Essentially different in kind; not able to be compared.असमान/भिन्न Synonyms: Contrasting, Different, Differing, Dissimilar, Unlike, Unalike, Poles Apart · Antonyms: Alike, Same, Similar
  • Incessant (adjective)Continuing without pause or interruption.लगातार Synonyms: Ceaseless, Constant, Endless, Continuous, Non-Stop, Uninterrupted · Antonyms: Discontinuous, Halting, Inconstant, Infrequent, Intermittent, Interrupted, Irregular
  • Cajole (verb)Persuade someone to do something; convince with gentle pleading.मनाना Synonyms: Persuade, Wheedle, Coax · Antonyms: Repulse, Disgust, Dissuade, Repel

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