The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary 9 Jul 2017 – 10 Words with Hindi Meaning, 4 Editorials

On 9 July 2017 Vocab24 covered 4 editorials from Science Daily (Technology), The Times of India (Thoughtful), The Times of India (Sports), 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

Hubris (noun) – Excessive pride or self-confidence.अभिमान/शेखी Synonyms: Arrogance, Conceit, Haughtiness, Pomposity · Antonyms: Modesty, Humility
Wager (verb) – (More formal term for bet)दांव/बाज़ी Synonyms: Bet, Gamble, Punt, Stake · Antonyms: Certainty, Protection, Reality, Safeguard, Safety
Endeavor (noun) – Try hard to do or achieve something.प्रयास Synonyms: Effort, Try, Conation · Antonyms: Idleness, Passivity, Inactivity
Grandiose (adjective) – Conceived on a very grand or ambitious scale.विशाल/भव्य Synonyms: Magnificent, Impressive, Grand, Splendid, Resplendent · Antonyms: Insignificant, Low, Unimpressive
Incandescent (adjective) – Full of strong emotion; passionate.उत्साही/दीप्त Synonyms: Intense, Vehement, Fervent, Fervid, Zealous · Antonyms: Dull, Frigid, Unenthusiastic
Nuance (noun) – A subtle distinction or variation.सूक्ष्म भेद युक्त Synonyms: Distinction, Subtlety, Refinement · Antonyms: Similarity, Alikeness
Multifarious (adjective) – Having many varied parts or aspects.बहुविध/अनेक Synonyms: Diverse, Many, Numerous, Various, Varied, Diversified, Multiple, Multitudinous, Multiplex, Manifold, Multifaceted · Antonyms: Homogenous, Similar, Alike
Hegemony (noun) – Preponderant influence or authority over others/ the dominance or leadership of one social group or nation over others.आधिपत्य Synonyms: Authority, Command, Leadership, Power, Predominance · Antonyms: Subordination, Obedience
Applaud (verb) – Show strong approval of (a person or action); praise.सराहना करना Synonyms: Praise, Commend, Acclaim, Salute, Extol, Laud, Admire · Antonyms: Censure, Criticize, Denounce, Disapprove.
Defuse (verb) – Make (a situation) less tense or dangerous.स्थिति को गंभीर होने से रोकना Synonyms: Reduce, Lessen, Diminish, Lighten, Relieve, Ease, Alleviate, Allay, Moderate, Mitigate · Antonyms: Heighten, Intensify