On 12 March 2017 Vocab24 covered 7 editorials from The Indian Express (National), The Hindu (International), The Hindu (National), Top Reviewers of the Week, Vocab Video of the day, Wish you a very Happy Holi 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

  • Nefarious (adjective)typically of an action or activity) wicked or criminal/ very evil and wicked.अधम/कुटिल Synonyms: Outrageous, Vicious, Corrupt, Abominable · Antonyms: Gentle, Good, Kind, Magnificent, Nice
  • Foment (verb)Instigate or stir up (an undesirable or violent sentiment or course of action).भड़काना/उकसाना Synonyms: Instigate, Incite, Provoke, Agitate, Stir Up, Whip Up · Antonyms: Tranquilize, Constrain, Curb, Inhibit, Restrain
  • Stall (verb)Stop or cause to stop making progress.रोकना/बाधित करना Synonyms: Halt, Stop, Hinder, Impede, Interrupt · Antonyms: Forward, Promote, Assist, Help
  • Rampant (adjective)Not restrained/ (especially of something unwelcome) flourishing or spreading unchecked.व्याप्त/अनियंत्रित Synonyms: Uncontrolled, Unrestrained, Widespread, Pandemic, Pervasive · Antonyms: Restrained, Controlled, Limited
  • Unprecedented (adjective)Previously never experienced or seenअभूतपूर्व Synonyms: Unequalled, Unmatched, Unheard-of, Extraordinary · Antonyms: Common, Customary, Normal, Ordinary, Usual
  • Fanatic (adjective)Filled with or expressing excessive zeal.कट्टरपंथी Synonyms: Zealot, Extremist, Dogmatist, Sectarian, Bigot, Chauvinist, Radical · Antonyms: Conservative, Moderate
  • Instigate (verb)Incite someone to do something/ to trigger something.भड़काना/उत्तेजित करना Synonyms: Incite, Goad, Provoke, Stimulate, Foment · Antonyms: Repress, Suppress, Restrain, Inhibit
  • Crumble (verb)Break or fall apart into small fragments, especially as part of a process of deterioration.विशीर्ण होना/कमज़ोर पड़ना Synonyms: Disintegrate, Fall Down, Fall Apart, Collapse, Break Down · Antonyms: Develop, Improve, Unite
  • Fervent (adjective)Exhibiting or marked by great intensity of feeling/ having or displaying a passionate intensity.उत्साही/उत्कट Synonyms: Passionate, Ardent, Zealous, Enthused, Fervid, Spirited · Antonyms: Apathetic, Dull, Frigid, Indifferent, Unenthusiastic
  • Convene (verb)Come or bring together for a meeting or activityसंयोजन करना/आयोजित करना Synonyms: Assemble, Gather, Get Together, Convoke, Muster · Antonyms: Disperse, Scatter

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