On 11 May 2017 Vocab24 covered 7 editorials from It’s time to Share Vocab24, The Indian Express (National), The Economic Times (International), The Hindu (International), SSC CGL 2017 Preparation, Vocab Video of the day 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

  • Recalcitrant (adjective)Having an obstinately uncooperative attitude towards authority or discipline.उद्दण्ड Synonyms: Obstinate, Recusant, In Submissive, Wayward · Antonyms: Subservient, Obedient
  • Overtly (adverb)Without concealment or secrecyप्रत्यक्ष रूप से Synonyms: Openly, Visibly, Seemingly · Antonyms: Secretly, Covertly, Furtively
  • Standoff (noun)A deadlock between two equally matched opponents in a dispute or conflict.गतिरोध/रुकावट Synonyms: Deadlock, Stalemate, Impasse, Standstill, Dead End · Antonyms: Breakthrough, Solution
  • Muddle (verb)Bring into a disordered or confusing state.अव्यवस्थित करना/अस्तव्यस्त कर देना Synonyms: : Confuse, Mix Up, Jumble, Jumble Up, Disarrange, Disorganize, Disorder · Antonyms: Arrange, Align, Order
  • Mutilate (verb)Inflict serious damage on.अंग भंग करना/विकृत करना Synonyms: Cripple, Disable, Incapacitate, Lame, Maim · Antonyms: Cure, Heal, Rehabilitate, Remedy
  • Grave (adjective)Giving cause for alarm; serious.गंभीर Synonyms: Serious, Alarming, Solemn, Weighty, Critical · Antonyms: Trivial, Frivolous, Unimportant
  • Squabble (noun)A noisy quarrel about something trivial.झगड़ा/तकरार Synonyms: Quarrel, Row, Argument, Fight, Contretemps, Altercation · Antonyms: Accord, Agreement, Harmony
  • Camaraderie (noun)Mutual trust and friendship among people who spend a lot of time together.सौहार्द/भाई-चारा Synonyms: Friendship, Comradeship, Fellowship, Companionship, Brotherhood · Antonyms: Gloom, Dislike, Hate
  • Weary (adjective)Exhausted in strength, endurance, vigor, or freshness.थकाऊ/थकानेवाला Synonyms: Bored, Exhausted, Tiring, Prostrate · Antonyms: Energetic, Fresh, Invigorated
  • Cobble (verb)Roughly assemble or produce something from available parts or elements. Figurative - To make or repairमरम्मत करना/बनाना Synonyms: Assemble, Construct, Create, Fabricate, Synthesize, Accomplish · Antonyms: Demolish, Destroy, Divide, Ruin

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