On 18 March 2017 Vocab24 covered 7 editorials from The Times of India (Discussion), The Economic times (National Policies), The Hindu (National), Facebook Contest Result Out!, Vocab24 600K Download, Vocab Video of the day, The Hindu (Concerning) 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

  • Tendentious (adjective)Expressing or intending to promote a particular cause or point of view, especially a controversial one.पक्षपातपूर्ण Synonyms: Prejudiced, Partisan, Biased, Disposed · Antonyms: Fair, Unbiased
  • Flak (noun)Strong and strong criticism.आलोचना Synonyms: Criticism, Censure, Opprobrium, Denigration · Antonyms: Commendation, Compliment, Praise
  • Critique (noun)A detailed analysis and assessment of something,समीक्षा Synonyms: Analysis, Evaluation, Assessment, Appraisal
  • Accentuate (verb)Make more noticeable or prominent.जोर देना Synonyms: Emphasize, Highlight, Point Up, Draw Attention To · Antonyms: Mask, Divert Attention From
  • Stricture (noun)A restriction on a person or activity.बाध्यता Synonyms: Constraint, Restriction, Restraint, Straitjacket · Antonyms: Liberation, Permission, Freedom
  • Pettiness (noun)Undue concern with trivial matters, especially of a small-minded or spiteful nature.संकीर्णता Synonyms: Small Mindedness, Of Parochial, Illiberality · Antonyms: Liberality, Broad Mindedness, Open-Mindedness
  • Affront (noun)An action or remark that causes outrage or offence.अपमान/तिरस्कार Synonyms: Insult, Offence, Outrage, Disrespect · Antonyms: Respect, Honor, Reverence, Esteem
  • Purvey (verb)Spread or promote (an idea, view, etc).प्रसार या बढ़ावा देना Synonyms: Popularize, Publicize, Uphold, Spread · Antonyms: Block, Cease, Disapprove, Hinder, Impede, Degrade, Demote
  • Torpedo (verb)Destroy or ruin (a plan or project)पूरी तरह से नष्ट कर देना Synonyms: Destroy, Nullify, Quash · Antonyms: Support, Establish, Institute
  • Devout (adjective)Having or showing deep religious feeling or commitment.धार्मिक/भक्त Synonyms: Pious, Religious, Godly, Saintly · Antonyms: Faithless, Irreligious, Perfidious

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