On 14 March 2017 Vocab24 covered 7 editorials from The Economic Times (National), The Hindu (National), The Economic Times (Business), Youtube 100K Subscribe, Vocab Video of the day, Join the Facebook Contest, Live Mint (National) 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

  • Jinx (verb)Bring bad luck to; cast an evil spell on.अभाग्य या बदकिस्मती होना Synonyms: Bewitch, Hoodoo, Hex · Antonyms: Boon, Luck, Advantage
  • Stifle (verb)Restrain (a reaction) or stop oneself acting onदबाना Synonyms: Suppress, Smother, Restrain · Antonyms: Allow, Release, Assist, Encourage, Free
  • Articulate (verb)Express clearly and distinctly.स्पष्ट रूप से कहना Synonyms: State Clearly, Express Distinctly, Say Lucidly · Antonyms: Inarticulate, Unclear, Vaguely Represent
  • Patronage (noun)Support or sponsorship/ the support given by a patron.संरक्षण/अधिकार Synonyms: Backing, Sponsorship, Guardianship, Aegis · Antonyms: Obstruction, Opposition, Antagonism
  • Discomfiture (noun)A feeling of uneaseघबराहट Synonyms: Unease, Discomfort, Discomposure, Disconcertion · Antonyms: Delight, Composure, Equanimity
  • Sacrosanct (adjective)Too important or respected to be criticized or changedरक्षणीय Synonyms: Inviolable, Unimpeachable, Unchallengeable · Antonyms: Profane, Unsacred
  • Mortgage (verb)Figurative form -expose to future risk or constraint for the sake of immediate advantage.गिरवी रखना Synonyms: Pledge, Guarantee, Pawn
  • Partisan (adjective)Prejudiced in favor of a particular causeपक्षपातपूर्ण Synonyms: Biased, Prejudiced, Discriminatory, Preferential, Partial, Factional · Antonyms: Fair, Unbiased, Impartial
  • Complicit (adjective)Involved with others in an activity that is unlawful or morally wrong.सह-अपराधी Synonyms: Cahoot, Conniving, Conspiring, Colluding · Antonyms: Clear, Honest, Straightforward
  • Benevolent (adjective)Willing to help, do good, and be generous towards peopleहितैषी Synonyms: Benign, Generous, Helpful, Unselfish, Unstinting · Antonyms: Stingy, Unkind, Malevolent, Selfish

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