On 4 May 2017 Vocab24 covered 5 editorials from The Times of India (National), The Economic Times (National), The Hindu (National Concern), Online Test Series Combos, The Economist (Politics) 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

  • Puny (adjective)Small and weak.कमजोर/दुर्बल Synonyms: Feeble, Frail, Paltry, Diminutive, Infirm · Antonyms: Strong, Sturdy, Giant, Significant
  • Vaunt (verb)Boast about or praise (something), especially excessively.शेखी या डींग मारना Synonyms: Boast, Brag, Exult, Flaunt · Antonyms: Be Modest
  • Tamper (verb)Interfere with (something) in order to cause damage or make unauthorized alterations.कपट प्रबंध करना/छेड़खानी करना/हस्तक्षेप करना Synonyms: Interfere, Meddle, Intervene, Intercede · Antonyms: Stay Away
  • Hamstring (verb)Severely restrict the efficiency or effectiveness of.रुद्ध करना/प्रतिरोध करना Synonyms: Handicap, Constrain, Restrict, Cripple, Shackle, Fetter, Encumber · Antonyms: Aid, Allow, Assist, Encourage
  • Spurious (adjective)Not being what it purports to be; false or fake.जाली/झूठा Synonyms: Bogus, Fake, Not Genuine, Specious, False, Factitious, Counterfeit, Fraudulent · Antonyms: Genuine, Real, Authentic
  • Probity (noun)The quality of having strong moral principles;ईमानदारी Synonyms: Integrity, Honesty, Uprightness, Decency, Morality, Rectitude · Antonyms: Corruption, Dishonesty, Partiality, Unfairness
  • Woe (noun)Great sorrow or distressदुःख/विलाप/विषाद Synonyms: Misery, Sorrow, Distress, Wretchedness, Sadness, Unhappiness · Antonyms: Cheer, Happiness, Joy
  • Lingering (adjective)Lasting for a long time or slow to end.दीर्घकालिक Synonyms: Abiding, Continuing, Long-Lasting, Prolonged · Antonyms: Ending, Ephemeral, Fleeting, Short-Lived
  • Nasty (adjective)Very bad or unpleasant.अप्रिय/खराब Synonyms: Unpleasant, Disgusting, Deplorable, Awful · Antonyms: Delightful, Gentle, Kind, Mild, Good
  • Exalted (adjective)(Of a person or their rank or status) at a high or powerful level.उच्च/उत्कृष्ट Synonyms: High-Ranking, Elevated, Prominent, Dignified, Eminent, Prestigious, August, Illustrious, Distinguished · Antonyms: Subordinate, Unimportant, Secondary

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