On 14 June 2017 Vocab24 covered 7 editorials from Top 10 Polity Questions, The Economic Times (Economy), The Times of India (Sports), SSC CGL 2017 Preparation Use Coupon Code JUNE 20 & get 20% additional OFF, Vocab Video of the Day, The Hindu (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

  • Grimace (noun)An ugly, twisted expression on a person's face, typically expressing disgust, pain, or wry amusement.मुँह बनाना Synonyms: Scowl, Pout, Moue, Wince, Distorted Expression
  • Raucous (adjective)Making or constituting a disturbingly harsh and loud noise.कर्कश Synonyms: Harsh, Strident, Screeching, Squawky, Sharp, Discordant, Dissonant, Inharmonious. Unmelodious · Antonyms: Mild, Soft, Calm, Quiet
  • Belligerence (noun)Aggressive or warlike behaviour.युद्धकारिता Synonyms: Assaultiveness, Bellicosity, Combativeness, Contentiousness, Fight, Truculence · Antonyms: Nonaggression, Pacifism
  • Swagger (noun)A very confident and arrogant or self-important gait or manner.अकड़ Synonyms: Strut, Parading, Prancing, Confidence, Arrogance, Self-Assurance
  • Gullible (adjective)Easily persuaded to believe something;सीधा-साधा/भोला Synonyms: Credulous, Over-Trusting, Exploitable, Dupable, Deceivable · Antonyms: Critical, Cynical, Mistrustful, Skeptical, Suspicious
  • Faux (adjective)Not genuine or real; being an imitation of the genuineनकली/कृत्रिम Synonyms: Fake, False, Imitation, Unreal, Counterfeit, Fabricated, Factitious · Antonyms: Authentic, Genuine, Real
  • Skirmish (noun)An episode of irregular or unpremeditated fighting, especially between small or outlying parts of armies or fleets.लड़ाई/मुठभेड़ Synonyms: Fight, Battle, Clash, Conflict, Encounter, Confrontation · Antonyms: Accord, Agreement, Calm, Concord, Harmony
  • Shrill (adjective)(Of a voice or sound) high-pitched and piercing. / loud and forceful.कर्कश/तीक्ष्ण Synonyms: High-Pitched, Piercing, High, Sharp, Ear-Piercing, Raucous, Squawky · Antonyms: Calm, Low, Mild, Moderate
  • Facile (adjective)(Ignoring the true complexities of an issue)ऊपरी/पृष्ठीय Synonyms: Simplistic, Superficial, Exterior, External, Peripheral · Antonyms: Detailed, Thorough, Analytical
  • Jingoist (noun)Extreme patriotism, especially in the form of aggressive or warlike foreign policy.कट्टर देशभक्त Synonyms: Extreme Patriot, Blind Patriot, Chauvinist, Extreme Nationalist · Antonyms: Traitor

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