On 26 May 2017 Vocab24 covered 9 editorials from Like us on Facebook, Top 10 Economics Questions, Daily Current Affairs Date: 26th May, The Hindu (National), The Times of India (Politics), The Economic Times (Concerning), SSC CGL 2017 Preparation, Vocab Video of the Day, The Hindu (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

  • Inkling (noun)A slight indication or suggestion/ a slight knowledge or vague notion.आभास/संकेत Synonyms: Idea, Glimmering, Suggestion, Indication, Hint, Cue
  • Ab initio (adverb)From the beginning.आरम्भ से Synonyms: From The Start, Initially, Originally, From First Principles, To Begin With, To Start With, Primarily · Antonyms: Lastingly, In The End
  • Mockery (noun)Ridicule that is directed at a person, group, or thing/ a subject of laughter, derision.उपहास Synonyms: Ridicule, Derision, Farce, Travesty · Antonyms: Praise, Respect, Seriousness, Solemnity
  • Shroud (verb)Cover or envelop so as to conceal from view.छिपाना Synonyms: Cover, Envelop, Veil, Cloak, Conceal, Hide, Disguise, Mask · Antonyms: Uncover, Disclose, Expose
  • Scathing (adjective)Witheringly scornful; severely critical.गंभीर आलोचनात्मक Synonyms: Withering, Extremely Critical, Searing, Scorching, Fierce · Antonyms: Calm, Gentle, Kind, Mild, Generous
  • Perfunctory (adjective)Carried out without real interest, feeling, or effort.असावधान/लापरवाह Synonyms: Cursory, Desultory, Hasty, Hurried, Fleeting, Careless, Heedless, Insouciant · Antonyms: Careful, Thorough, Precise
  • Pernicious (adjective)Aaving a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way.हानिकारक/नुक़सानदेह Synonyms: Harmful, Damaging, Injurious, Hurtful, Detrimental, Unfavorable, Bad, Malign · Antonyms: Advantageous, Assisting, Beneficial, Benevolent, Good, Harmless
  • Trot out (Phrasal verb)To bring someone or something to the attention of others / Bring out and show for inspection and admiration.जाहिर करना Synonyms: Come Out With, Proffer, Present, Put Forward, Bring Out · Antonyms: Conceal, Hide
  • Belie (verb)Fail to fulfil or justify (a claim or expectation).झूठा साबित होना Synonyms: Gainsay, Contradict, Prove To Be False, Debunk · Antonyms: Affirm, Agree With, Approve, Endorse With
  • Retract (verb)Withdraw (a statement or accusation) as untrue or unjustified.राय बदलना Synonyms: Take Back, Withdraw, Unsay, Recant, Disclaim, Abjure, Reverse · Antonyms: Adhere (To), Acknowledge, Admit, Affirm

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