Editorial Vocabulary – 3 May 2017

On 3 May 2017 Vocab24 covered 5 editorials from The Indian Express (National), The economic Times (Economy), The Hindu (Concerning), Vocab Video of the day, The Hindu (International) 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

• Armada (noun) – A fleet of warships.लड़ाई के जहाजों का बेड़ा Synonyms: Fleet, Flotilla, Squadron, (Task) Force
• Fizzle (verb) – End or fail in a weak or disappointing way.असफल रहना Synonyms: Fail, Flatine, Flop, Be A Fiasco, Come To Nothing, End In Defeat · Antonyms: Flourish, Success, Progress, Develop
• Annul (verb) – Declare invalid (an official agreement, decision, or result).रद्द करना Synonyms: Declare Invalid, Nullify, Invalidate, Negate, Cancel Out · Antonyms: Approve, Continue, Establish
• Nudge (verb) – (coax or gently encourage (someone) to do something)समझाना Synonyms: Prompt, Encourage, Coax, Stimulate, Prod · Antonyms: Discourage, Dissuade, Repress
• Leverage (noun) – The power to influence a person or situation.प्रभाव Synonyms: Influence, Power, Authority, Control · Antonyms: Weakness, Frailty, Feebleness
• Reinstate (verb) – Restore (someone or something) to their former position or state.पुनः प्रतिष्ठित करना Synonyms: Restore, Reinstitute, Reinstall, Rehabilitate, Re-Establish
• Ruthless (adjective) – Having or showing no pity or compassion for others.निर्मम/निर्दयी Synonyms: Merciless, Pitiless, Cruel, Heartless, Callous · Antonyms: Compassionate, Humane, Kindhearted, Merciful
• Viable (adjective) – Capable of working successfully/ having the possibility of being done.व्यवहार्य Synonyms: Workable, Feasible, Practicable, Applicable, Manageable, Operable · Antonyms: Impracticable, Unfeasible
• Delicate (adjective) – Not robust in health or constitution/ easily broken or damaged or destroyed.कमज़ोर/नाज़ुक Synonyms: Fragile, Breakable, Easily Broken, Frail, Frangible · Antonyms: Firm, Tough, Robust, Strong, Sturdy
• Loss of face (idiom) – The condition that occurs when one is made to feel embarrassed.मानहानि Synonyms: Humiliation, Disgrace, Ignominy, Dishonor, Mortification · Antonyms: Esteem, Respect, Glorification

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Editorials of the day (free)

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  The Indian Express (National)

  Tread carefully
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  The economic Times (Economy)

  For a long term view of less cash costs
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  The Hindu (Concerning)

  Powering up food fortification is good but needs regulation
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  Vocab Video of the day

  The hindu
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  The Hindu (International)

  Being pragmatic with pyongyang