On 21 July 2017 Vocab24 covered 11 editorials from 1102 Scientific Assistant Posts, SSC CGL 2017 2016 GK Previous Year Paper Solution, Like us on Facebook, Live Class: Reasoning Repeated Series (Part II), The Hindu Editorial Analysis, Live Class: Quant Mensuration 3D, The Economic Times, The Times of India, The Hindu, Vocab Video of the day, The statesman (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

  • Vigil (noun)A stationary, peaceful demonstration in support of a particular cause.प्रदर्शन Synonyms: Demonstration, Manifestation, Exhibition For A Support · Antonyms: Idleness, Opposition
  • Grit (noun)Courage and resolve; strength of character.दृढ़ता/साहस Synonyms: Courageousness, Bravery, Fortitude, Determination, Resolution · Antonyms: Timidity, Fear
  • On the wane (idiom)(Becoming weaker or less extensive.)क्षीण होना Synonyms: On The Decline, Decreasing, Diminishing, Dwindling, Shrinking, Contracting, Tapering Off, Tailing Off, Subsiding, Slackening, Drooping, Sinking, Ebbing, Dimming · Antonyms: Burgeoning, Enlarge, Escalating
  • Contingency (noun)A future event or circumstance which is possible but cannot be predicted with certainty.आकस्मिकता Synonyms: Exigency, Emergency, Eventuality, Accident, Crisis · Antonyms: Improbability, Unlikelihood, Certainty
  • Repercussion (noun)An action or effect given or exerted in return : a reciprocal action or effect/ a widespread, indirect, or unforeseen effect of an act, action, or even.प्रभाव Synonyms: Consequence, Result, Effect, Outcome · Antonyms: Cause, Reason
  • Untoward (adjective)(Unexpected and inappropriate)आकस्मिक/अनुपयुक्त Synonyms: Unexpected, Unanticipated, Unforeseen, Unpredictable, Unpredicted · Antonyms: Expected, Timely, Appropriate
  • Lurk (verb)To be concealed but capable of being discovered/ to move furtively or inconspicuously/ be or remain hidden.घात में रहना/छिपा रहना Synonyms: Hide, Conceal Oneself, Take Cover, Skulk · Antonyms: Come Out, Unviel
  • Bravado (noun)(A bold manner or a show of boldness intended to impress or intimidate.)साहस प्रदर्शन Synonyms: Boldness, Bluster, Swashbuckling, Machismo · Antonyms: Moderation, Normality
  • Recur (verb)Occur again periodically or repeatedly.पुनरावृत्ति होना Synonyms: Happen Again, Reoccur, Occur Again, Be Repeated, Come Round (Again), Reappear · Antonyms: Halt, Stop
  • Populace (noun)The people living in a particular country or area.सामान्य जन Synonyms: Inhabitants, Residents, Natives, Public, Rabble

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