On 21 June 2017 Vocab24 covered 9 editorials from It’s time to Share Vocab24, Top 10 Geography Questions, Top 10 Polity Questions, The Economic Times (Economy), The Times of India (National), The Hindu (Bilateral), SSC CGL 2017 Preparation, Vocab Video of the day 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

  • Cardinal (adjective)Fundamental, of the greatest importanceमौलिक Synonyms: Basic, Chief, Foremost, Prime, Principal · Antonyms: Auxiliary, Extra, Secondary, Trivial, Unimportant
  • Bulwarks (noun)A defensive wallबांध/मजबूत दीवार Synonyms: Barrier, Bastion, Defense, Embankment, Fortress · Antonyms: Harm, Hurt, Injury, Weak point
  • Adroitly (adverb)In a clever or skilful way.दक्षतापूर्वक Synonyms: Ably, Capably, Competently, Deftly, Expertly, Neatly · Antonyms: Incompetently, Ineptly, Stupidly, Unskilfully
  • Machismo (noun)Strong or aggressive masculine prideमर्दानगी Synonyms: Macho, Manliness, Masculine, Virile · Antonyms: Coward, Shy, Timid, Weak
  • Shibboleth (noun)A custom, principle, or belief distinguishing a particular class or group of peopleसिद्धांत Synonyms: Aphorism, Catchword, Dictum, Percept, Slogan · Antonyms: Ambiguity, Paradox
  • Farcically (adverb)Ludicrously, laughably ineptविनोदपूर्ण Synonyms: Facially, Laughably, Ludicrously, Rascally · Antonyms: Gravely, Seriously, Sincerely
  • Staggering (verb)Astonishing, Amazingचौंका देने वाला Synonyms: Amazing, Astounding, Shocking, Stunning · Antonyms: Believable, Credible, Ordinary, Plausible
  • Substantially (adverb)To a great or significant extentकाफी हद तक Synonyms: Considerably, Essentially, Extensively, Materially, Significantly · Antonyms: Insignificantly, Negligibly
  • Inexplicably (adverb)In a way that cannot be explained or accounted forबेवजह Synonyms: Peculiarly, Queerly, Ridiculously, Strangely, Unusually · Antonyms: Commonly, Normally, Usually
  • Largesse (noun)Generosity in bestowing moneyदरियादिली Synonyms: Assistance, Contribution, Endowment, Fund, Relief · Antonyms: Hindrance, Taking, Uncharitableness

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