On 8 May 2017 Vocab24 covered 6 editorials from The Economic Times (Economy), The Hindu (Economy), The Hindu (National), SSC CGL Online Coaching, Vocab Video of the day, The Statesman (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

  • Languish (verb)Lose or lack vitality; grow weak.शिथिल होना Synonyms: Weaken, Deteriorate, Dwindle, Faint, Wither · Antonyms: Develop, Grow, Strengthen, Flourish
  • Hardship (noun)Something that causes or entails suffering or privationकठिनाई Synonyms: Adversity, Asperity, Hardness, Difficulty, Indigence · Antonyms: Plenty, Affluence, Prosperity
  • Crass (adjective)Showing no intelligence or sensitivity.मूर्खतापूर्ण/मूढ़ Synonyms: Stupid, Insensitive, Asinine, Foolish · Antonyms: Refined, Sophisticated, Sensitive
  • Cardinal (adjective)Of the greatest importance/ of basic importance.आधारभूत/मुख्य Synonyms: Fundamental, Basic, Main, Chief, Primary, Prime, Principal · Antonyms: Auxiliary, Minor, Inessential
  • Affluence (noun)The state of having a great deal of something.संपन्नता/प्रचुरता Synonyms: : Prosperity, Opulence, Richness, Plenty · Antonyms: Scarcity, Paucity, Lack, Deficit
  • Camouflage (verb)Hide or disguise the presence of.छद्मावरण से छिपाना Synonyms: Disguise, Hide, Conceal, Mask, Veil, Cloak · Antonyms: Unveil
  • Excursion (noun)A short journey or trip.भ्रमण Synonyms: Trip, Outing, Jaunt, Expedition, Journey, Tour
  • Mushroom (verb)Increase, spread, or develop rapidly.तेज़ी से बढ़ना Synonyms: Proliferate, Grow/Develop Rapidly, Burgeon, Spread, Increase, Expand, Spring Up · Antonyms: Shrink, Decrease, Diminish, Shrivel
  • Exorbitant (adjective)Unreasonably high.अत्यधिक/अत्यंत Synonyms: Extortionate, Excessive, Extravagant, Extreme, Inordinate · Antonyms: Reasonable, Moderate, Low
  • Swanky (adjective)Stylishly luxurious and expensive.शानदार/सजीला Synonyms: Classy, Luxurious, Sumptuous, Expensive, Grand, Lavish · Antonyms: Unfashionable, Unstylish, Modest

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