The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary 9 Jun 2017 – 10 Words with Hindi Meaning, 7 Editorials

On 9 June 2017 Vocab24 covered 7 editorials from Like us on Facebook, The Times of India (National), The Economic Times (National), The Hindu (National), SSC CGL 2017 Preparation Use Coupon Code JUNE 20 & get 20% additional OFF, vocab Video of the Day, The Tribune (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

Status quo (noun) – The existing state of affairs, especially regarding social or political issues.यथा स्थिति Synonyms: State Of Affairs, Status, Existing Conditions, Present Situation
Spiral (verb) – Show a continuous and dramatic increase.उत्तरोत्तर बढ़ना Synonyms: Soar, Shoot Up, Increase Rapidly, Rise Rapidly, Leap Up, Escalate, Climb, Mount · Antonyms: : Decline, Decrease, Lessen
Augur (verb) – To predict what is yet to come (generally in good sense).पूर्वसूचना देना Synonyms: Harbinger, Prophesy, Forecast, Portend, Presage · Antonyms: Ignore, Neglect
Beleaguered (adjective) – Put in a very difficult situation.तंग/कष्टमय Synonyms: Hard-Pressed, Troubled, In Difficulties, Harassed, In A Tight Spot · Antonyms: Untroubled Undisturbed, Pleased, Unbothered
Perk up (Phrasal verb) – To make (someone) more lively or cheerfulआकर्षक बनाना /जीवंत बनाना Synonyms: Brighten, Ameliorate, Invigorate, Revitalize, Vivify · Antonyms: Devitalize, Impair, Depress
Benchmark (noun) – A standard or point of reference against which things may be compared.मानदंड Synonyms: Standard, Point Of Reference, Basis, Gauge, Criterion, Specification, Canon · Antonyms: Guess, Conjecture
Unabated (verb) – Of something unpleasant or severe) become less intense or widespread./ make (something) less intense.कम होना/शांत होना Synonyms: Lessen, Diminish, Moderate, Decline, Ebb, Slacken · Antonyms: Enlarge, Escalate, Expand, Grow, Increase, Intensify
Hawkish (adjective) – Advocating an aggressive or warlike policy,तेजतर्रार/आक्रामक Synonyms: Combative, Attacking, Aggressive, Assailing · Antonyms: Calm, Complaisant, Easy-Going
Sluggish (adjective) – Slow-moving or inactive./ lacking energy or alertness.मंद/निष्क्रिय Synonyms: Inactive, Slow, Slow-Moving, Slack, Depressed, Stagnant, Comatose, Draggy · Antonyms: Active, Energetic, Lively, Spirited
Predecessor (noun) – An individual who held a job or office before the current holder.पूर्ववर्ती Synonyms: Forerunner, Precursor, Antecedent, Prior, Former · Antonyms: Derivative, Descendant, Successor