On 9 May 2017 Vocab24 covered 6 editorials from The Times of India (Concerning), The Hindu (National), The Economic Times (National), Banking 2017 Online Coaching, Vocab Video of the day, The Indian Express (Concerning) 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

  • Simpleton (noun)A foolish or gullible person.कमअक्ल Synonyms: Fool, Nincompoop, Dunce, Dullard, Ignoramus · Antonyms: Intelligent, Wise, Genius
  • Stifle (verb)Restrain (a reaction) or stop oneself acting on (an emotion).दबाना Synonyms: Suppress, Smother, Restrain, Repress · Antonyms: Encourage, Release, Let Go
  • Antagonize (verb)Cause (someone) to become hostile./ to incur or provoke the hostility ofविरोधी बनाना/विरोध करना Synonyms: Alienate, Disaffect, Work Against · Antonyms: Endear, Ingratiate, Placate
  • Smother (verb)To suppress / to stop or prevent the growth or activity of.दबाना Synonyms: Suppress, Quell, Stifle, Squelch · Antonyms: Encourage, Spur, Buoy
  • Numb (verb)Unable to think, feel, or react normally because of something that shocks or upsets youस्तब्ध हो जाना/सुन्न हो जाना Synonyms: Desensitize, Render Insensitive, Be Comatose · Antonyms: Sensitize, Be Responsive
  • Fleece (verb)Obtain a great deal of money from (someone), typically by overcharging or swindling them.छलना/ठगना Synonyms: Cheat, Fraud, Overcharge, Swindle · Antonyms: Be Honest, Show Uprightness
  • Sundry (adjective)A group of unrelated things/ of various kinds; several.विभिन्न Synonyms: Various, Miscellaneous, Assorted, Diverse, Motley · Antonyms: Same, Alike
  • Glitch (noun)A sudden, usually temporary malfunction or fault of equipment.खामी/कमी Synonyms: Bug, Defect, Flaw, Malfunction · Antonyms: Perfection, Excellency, Faultlessness
  • Bait (noun)Something intended to entice someone to do something.प्रलोभन Synonyms: Enticement, Allurement, Temptation, Decoy, Lure · Antonyms: Repulsion, Repugnance
  • Lore (noun)Information and wisdom gained through traditionविद्या/शिक्षा Synonyms: Knowledge, Learning, Wisdom, Information

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