Editorial Vocabulary – 2 May 2017

On 2 May 2017 Vocab24 covered 5 editorials from The Indian Express (International), The Hindu (National), Vocab Video of the day, The Times of India 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

• Tremors (noun) – An involuntary quivering movementकंपन / स्पंदन Synonyms: Disorder, Quivering, Shake, Tremble, Upheaval · Antonyms: Stillness, Peace, Quiet, Serenity
• Quests (noun) – Search for somethingतलाश Synonyms: Delving, Hunt, Inquiry, Probe, Pursuit · Antonyms: Escape, Hide, Retreat, Withdrawal
• Repercussions (noun) – An unintended consequence of an event or actionप्रतिक्रिया Synonyms: Effect, Feedback, Impact, Reactions, Result · Antonyms: Cause, Motive, Principle
• Impetus (noun) – Something that makes a process or activity happenप्रोत्साहन Synonyms: Catalyst, Impulse, Motivation, Stimulant, Push · Antonyms: Block, Check, Discouragement, Hindrance
• Proactive (adjective) – Making things happen, instead of waiting for them to happenसक्रिय Synonyms: Ardent, Dedicated, Energetic, Enthused, Zealous · Antonyms: Retroactive, Sequent
• Strive (verb) – Make great efforts to achieve or obtain somethingप्रयास करना Synonyms: Aim, Attempt, Contend, Seek, Tackle · Antonyms: Neglect, Dissuade, Idle, Repress, Skip
• Exert (verb) – Make an effortपरिश्रम करना Synonyms: Apply, Endeavour, Exercise, Strive, Toil · Antonyms: Idle, Ignore, Laze, Relax, Rest
• Aid (noun) – A grant of subsidyअनुदान / सहायता Synonyms: Assistance, Bounty, Charity, Compensation, Subsidy · Antonyms: Blockade, Hindrance, Impediment, Stop
• Jubilation (noun) – A feeling of great happiness and triumphजश्‍न / खुशी Synonyms: Exultation, Festivity, Gladness, Happiness, Joy · Antonyms: Sadness, Sorrow, Unhappiness, Woe
• Exemplary (adjective) – Serving as a desirable model; very goodउत्‍कृष्‍ट / अनुकरणीय Synonyms: Classic, Excellent, Laudable, Model, Sterling · Antonyms: Bad, Erring, Poor, Unworthy

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Editorials of the day (free)

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  The Indian Express (International)

  Diagnosing china
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  The Hindu (National)

  Equity in taxes rich farmers should be treated on par with other taxpayers
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  The Hindu (National)

  Lokpal and the law
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  Vocab Video of the day

  The times of india
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  The Times of India

  An old rock solid friendship