On 17 April 2017 Vocab24 covered 6 editorials from The Hindu, The Economic Times, IBPS PO/Clerk 2017 Preparation, Vocab Video of the day, The Hindu (Trilateral Concern) 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

  • Candor (noun)The quality of being open and honest/ the state or quality of being frank, open, and sincere in speech or expression.स्पष्टवादिता Synonyms: Bluntness, Candidness, Directness, Forthrightness, Outspokenness, Plain-Spokenness · Antonyms: Deceit, Dishonesty, Artifice, Deception, Falsehood, Guile
  • Accusatory (adjective)Indicating or suggesting that one believes a person has done something wrong/ containing or expressing accusation.दोषारोपणयुक्त/अभियोगात्मक Synonyms: Of Blame, Of Indictment, Of Arraignment · Antonyms: Exonerating, Exculpating, Absolving
  • Irk (verb)Annoy or irritate someone.गुस्सा दिलाना Synonyms: Irritate, Annoy, Vex, Gall, Rattle, Pique · Antonyms: Delight, Help, Make Happy, Please, Soothe, Appease, Mollify
  • Incendiary (adjective)Tending to stir up conflict.उत्तेजक/ भड़काने वाला Synonyms: Provocative, Fomenting, Rabble Rousing, Insurrectionary · Antonyms: Peaceful, Harmonic, Cordial
  • Umbrage (noun)A feeling of being offended by what someone has said or done.अपमान/रोष/नाराज़ी Synonyms: Resentment, Exasperation, Indignation, Offense, Dishonor · Antonyms: Cheer, Delight, Glee, Pleasure
  • Diatribe (noun)A forceful and bitter verbal attack against someone or something.आक्षेप Synonyms: Tirade, Harangue, Verbal Onslaught, Verbal Attack, Denunciation · Antonyms: Compliment, Praise, Rhapsody
  • Quiescent (adjective)In a state or period of inactivity or dormancy.निष्क्रिय/सुप्त Synonyms: Inactive, Inert, Latent, Fallow, Passive, Idle, Inoperative, Deactivated · Antonyms: Active, Dynamic, Energetic
  • Dissimulate (verb)Conceal or disguise (one's thoughts, feelings, or character).छल-कपट करना Synonyms: Deceive, Feign, Act, Dissemble, Masquerade, Sham · Antonyms: Be Honest, Uncover, Unmask
  • Fervor (noun)Intense and passionate feeling.उत्साह/तीव्रता/जोश Synonyms: Ardor, Enthusiasm, Zeal, Euphoria, Rapture, Passion · Antonyms: Apathy, Lethargy, Disinterest, Dullness
  • Eclectic (adjective)Selecting what appears to be best in various doctrines, methods, or styles/ something that is made up of various sources or styles.उदार/असंकीर्ण Synonyms: Extensive, Liberal, Broad, All-Embracing, Diverse · Antonyms: Narrow-Minded, Incomprehensive

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