On 20 May 2017 Vocab24 covered 7 editorials from CPO SI 2017 Test Series, The Economic Times (Business), The Economic Times (National), The Hindu (Economy), SSC CGL 2017 Test Series, 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

  • Interminable (adjective)Endless or apparently endlessबहुत लम्बा/ख़तम न होनेवाला Synonyms: Endless, Never-Ending, Unending, Without End, Non-Stop, Everlasting, Ceaseless, Unceasing, Incessant · Antonyms: Ceasing, Ending, Ephemeral, Halting, Intermittent
  • Slew (noun)A large number or quantity of something.ढेर सारा Synonyms: Abundance, Plenty, Profusion, Fullness · Antonyms: Lack, Debt, Little, Need
  • Permeate (verb)Spread throughout (something); pervade.व्याप्त होना Synonyms: Interpenetrate, Pervade, Suffuse, Percolate Through · Antonyms: Confine, Hamstring, Restrain
  • Indict (verb)Formally accuse of or charge with a crime.दोष लगाना/अपराध लगाना Synonyms: Charge With, Accuse of, Arraign For, Take To Court For, Prosecute For · Antonyms: Exonerate, Absolve, Acquit
  • Revert (verb)Return to (a previous state, practice, topic, etc.).लौट आना/पूर्वस्थिति में लौटना Synonyms: Go Back, Turn Back, Return · Antonyms: Advance, Develop, Evolve, Progress
  • Perforce (adverb)Because of circumstances or necessityविवशतापूर्वक Synonyms: Ineluctably, Inescapably, Inevitably, Necessarily, Unavoidably · Antonyms: Unnecessarily
  • Rigorously (adverb)In a way that is strictly applied or adhered to.सख्ती के साथ Synonyms: Strictly, Rigidly, Severely, Sternly · Antonyms: Uncarefully, Carelessly, Incautiously, Thoughtlessly
  • Defalcate (verb)Embezzle (funds with which one has been entrusted).हड़पना/गबन करना Synonyms: Embezzle, Appropriate, Arrogate · Antonyms: Recompense, Repay, Pay Back, Reimburse
  • Approbation (noun)Approval or praise.प्रशंसा/ समर्थन Synonyms: Approval, Assent, Recognition, Appreciation, Support, Respect, Admiration, Commendation. · Antonyms: Censure, Condemnation, Denunciation, Disapproval
  • Ill-gotten (adjective)(Acquired by illegal or unfair means.)बेईमानी से मिला हुआ Synonyms: Obtained Dishonestly, Illegally Gained, Unfairly Gotten · Antonyms: Honestly Earned

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