On 12 July 2017 Vocab24 covered 7 editorials from Live Class: Average, Times of India (National), The Economic Times (Economy), SSC CGL 2017 Preparation, Vocab Video of the day, The Hindu (opinionative) 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

  • Babble (verb)talk rapidly and continuously in a foolish, excited, or incomprehensible way.बड़बड़ाना Synonyms: prattle, rattle on, gabble, chatter, jabber. · Antonyms: be silent, be quiet.
  • Catalogue (noun)a list of works of art in an exhibition or collection, with detailed comments and explanations.नामावली/तालिका Synonyms: directory, register, index, list, listing, record, archive.
  • Grasp (verb)comprehend fully.समझना Synonyms: understand, comprehend, perceive, fathom, cognize. · Antonyms: misunderstand, neglect, overlook.
  • Vie (verb)compete eagerly with someone in order to do or achieve something.स्पर्धा करना Synonyms: compete, contend, contest, struggle, strive. · Antonyms: ignore, avoid.
  • Cognitive (adjective)relating to cognition/knowledge.ज्ञानात्मक Synonyms: Perceptional, Intellectual, Cerebral. · Antonyms: Non cognitive, Physical.
  • Hubris (noun)(excessive pride or self-confidence.)अभिमान Synonyms: Arrogance, Conceit, Haughtiness, feeling of superiority, Vanity. · Antonyms: Humility, Modesty.
  • Machismo (noun)strong or aggressive masculine pride.पुरुषत्व Synonyms: masculinity, macho, male chauvinism, manliness. · Antonyms: feminine, effeminate, womanly.
  • Laymen (noun)a person without professional or specialized knowledge in a particular subject.साधारण व्यक्ति Synonyms: nonprofessional, amateur, non-specialist. · Antonyms: specialist, pundit, professional.
  • Partisan (adjective)prejudiced in favor of a particular causeपक्षपाती Synonyms: Biased, Prejudiced, Discriminatory, Preferential, Partial, Factional. · Antonyms: Fair, Unbiased, Impartial.
  • Subaltern (adjective)holding a subordinate positionअधीनस्थ Synonyms: inferior, subordinate, second-fiddle, subservient. · Antonyms: chief, superior, major, vital.

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