On 14 July 2017 Vocab24 covered 10 editorials from Like us on Facebook, Live Class: Number System, Live Class: Reasoning Matrix, We're Hiring English Faculty, The Times of India (National), The Economic Times (Concerning), The Hindu (Economy), SSC CGL 2017 Preparation, vocab Video of the day, Courtesy: The Indian Express (Trilateral Ties) 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

  • Sophisticated (adjective)In a well organized and highly developed manner/ developed to a high degree of complexity.परिष्कृत Synonyms: Refined, Advanced, Practiced, Matured · Antonyms: Unrefined, Uncultured, obsolete
  • Demarche (noun)A political step or initiative.कार्यवाही Synonyms: Action, Step, Proceeding, Move, Maneuver · Antonyms: Cessation, Ignorance, Inaction, Inactivity
  • Steadfast (adjective)(Resolutely or dutifully firm and unwavering.)अविचल/अटल Synonyms: Loyal, Faithful, Committed, Devoted, Dedicated, Steady, Staunch · Antonyms: Dishonest, Disloyal, Irresolute
  • Purveyor (noun)(A person who sells or deals in particular goods.)व्यापारी/ सौदागर Synonyms: Seller, Vendor, Trader, Supplier, Provider, Stockist · Antonyms: Buyer
  • Inhibition (noun)Something that forbids, debars, or restricts.अवरोध/निषेध Synonyms: Hindrance, Hampering, Obstruction, Impediment · Antonyms: Assistance, Clearance, Liberation, Permission, Approval
  • Precursor (noun)A person or thing that comes before another of the same kind; a forerunner.अग्रगामी/पूर्ववर्ती Synonyms: Forerunner, Predecessor, Forefather, Antecedent, Progenitor · Antonyms: Descendant, Successor
  • Yardstick (noun)A standard used for comparison.मानदण्ड Synonyms: Standard, Measure, Gauge, Scale, Indicator, Criterion
  • Collude (verb)To work with others secretly especially in order to do something illegal or dishonestगुट करना Synonyms: Conspire, Connive, Intrigue, Be Hand In Glove, Plot, Participate In A Conspiracy
  • Sinister (adjective)(Giving the impression that something harmful or evil is happening or will happen.)अशुभ/भयावह Synonyms: Menacing, Threatening, Ominous, Baleful, Eerie · Antonyms: Auspicious, Lucky, Benevolent
  • Wean away (Phrasal verb)Detach the affections of / accustom (someone) to managing without something which they have become dependent on.अलग करना Synonyms: Detach, Dissociate, Sever, Divorce · Antonyms: Associate, Attach, Combine, Unite, Couple

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