The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary 12 May 2017 – 10 Words with Hindi Meaning, 7 Editorials

On 12 May 2017 Vocab24 covered 7 editorials from Like us on Facebook, The Times of India (National), The Hindu (National), The Hindu (International), SSC CGL 2017 Preparation, 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

Behest (noun) – An authoritative orderआदेश Synonyms: Command, Decree, Dictate, Directive, Imperative, Instruction, Order · Antonyms: Appeal, Petition, Plea
Boycott (verb) – To engage in a concerted refusal to have dealings with (a person, a store, an organization, etc.) usually to express disapproval or to force acceptance of certain conditions.बहिष्कार करना Synonyms: Refuse, Reject, Proscribe · Antonyms: Comply, Accept, Approve
Aggrieved (adjective) – Feeling resentment at having been unfairly treated.असंतुष्ट Synonyms: Resentful, Affronted, Indignant, Disgruntled, Discontented · Antonyms: Contented, Happy, Pleased
Defy (verb) – Appear to be challenging/ openly resist or refuse to obey.विरोध करना/अवज्ञा करना Synonyms: Disobey, Flout, Challenge, Throw Down The Gauntlet · Antonyms: Comply, Obey, Give In, Surrender
Cursory (adjective) – Rapidly and often superficially performed or producedलापरवाह Synonyms: Casual, Hasty, Inattentive, Careless · Antonyms: Careful, Detailed, Attentive
Renege (verb) – Go back on a promise, undertaking, or contract.मुकरना Synonyms: Welsh, Reverse, Back Out · Antonyms: Adhere, Fulfill, Keep
Wage (verb) – Carry on (a war or campaign).जारी रखना Synonyms: Engage In, Carry On, Conduct, Execute, Undertake, Practise, Proceed With · Antonyms: Cease, Halt, Stop
Proximity (noun) – Nearness in space, time, or relationship.नजदीकी Synonyms: Closeness, Nearness, Juxtaposition, Propinquity · Antonyms: Distance, Remoteness, Aloofness
Vicarious (adjective) – Experienced in the imagination through the feelings or actions of another person.स्थानापन्न Synonyms: Indirect, Surrogate, Substitute, Be Proxy
Preside over (Phrasal verb) – To occupy the place of authority or controlसंचालन करना Synonyms: Administer, Direct, Supervise, Conduct, Officiate