On 12 April 2017 Vocab24 covered 6 editorials from SBI PO 2017 Online Test Series, The Economic Times (National), The Economic Times (Economy), The Hindu (National Concern), Vocab Video of the day, The Hindu (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

  • Rambunctious (adjective)Something that becomes very difficult to control and happens to be boisterous.कोलाहलकारी/अनियंत्रित Synonyms: Boisterous, Raucous, Rowdy, Unruly · Antonyms: Ordered, Calm, Quiet, Noiseless
  • Sullen (adjective)Bad-tempered and sulky.रुखा/विषादी Synonyms: Bleak, Cheerless, Depressive, Desolate, Elegiac, Morose · Antonyms: Cheerful, Bright, Joyful, Grinning
  • Sorely (adverb)To a very high degree or level of intensity.गम्भीर रूप से Synonyms: Greatly, Intensely, Extremely, Immensely, Hugely · Antonyms: Mildly, Moderately
  • Chastise (verb)Rebuke or reprimand severely.निंदा करना/फटकारना Synonyms: Scold, Upbraid, Berate, Reprimand, Reprove, Rebuke, Admonish, Chide, Lambaste · Antonyms: Compliment, Laud, Praise, Extol
  • Blatant (adjective)Completely lacking in subtlety; very obvious.प्रबल/स्पष्ट/ज़बरदस्त Synonyms: Obvious, Undisguised, Unconcealed, Overt, Conspicuous, Palpable · Antonyms: Concealed, Hidden, Inconspicuous
  • Delusion (noun)An idiosyncratic belief or impression maintained despite being contradicted by reality or rational argument.ग़लतफ़हमी/मति भ्रम Synonyms: Misapprehension, Mistaken Impression, False Impression, Misbelief, Misconception. · Antonyms: Fact, Reality, Truth, Actuality
  • Finesse (noun)Impressive delicacy and skill.कुशलता/कौशल Synonyms: Skill, Subtlety, Expertise, Flair, Knack, Adroitness · Antonyms: Inability, Incapability, Ineptness
  • Primordial (adjective)Existing in or persisting from the beginning / basic and fundamental.आरंम्भिक/मौलिक Synonyms: Earliest, Primitive, Elemental, Primary, Primeval · Antonyms: Modern, New, Last, Latest
  • Subservient (adjective)Prepared to obey others unquestioningly/ obsequiously submissive.अधीन/दासवत् Synonyms: Submissive, Obeisant, Acquiescent, Compliant · Antonyms: Disobedient, Domineering
  • Dog (verb)Follow (someone) closely and persistently.अनुसरण करना Synonyms: Pursue, Follow, Hound, Shadow · Antonyms: Guide, Lead

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