On 7 August 2017 Vocab24 covered 6 editorials from The Statesman (National), The Indian Express (Sports), The Times of India (Thoughtful), 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

  • At a crossroads (idiom)(At a point of change/choice)परिवर्तन बिंदु पर Synonyms: Turning Point, Decisive Point, Critical Point, Decisive Juncture
  • Bloc (noun)(A group of countries or political parties with common interests who have formed an alliance)गुट Synonyms: Alliance, Association, Coalition, Federation, Confederation, League
  • Arbitral (adjective)(Relating to settle a dispute)मध्यस्थता-संबंधी Synonyms: Mediatory, Intermediary, Conciliatory, Of Referee · Antonyms: Argumentative, Of Fight
  • Tribunal (noun)(A court of justice/ an assembly including one or more judges to conduct judicial business)न्यायाधिकरण Synonyms: Court, Board Of Justice, Bench, Judiciary, Judicature
  • Gloat over (Phrasal verb)(To be glad that something unfortunate has happened to someone else)किसी दुसरे के दुःख पे ख़ुशी मनाना Synonyms: Relish, Take great pleasure in, Revel in, Rejoice in, Exult in, Crow over · Antonyms: Be Sad, Commiserate, Sympathize
  • Shelve (verb)(Decide not to proceed with (a project or plan), either temporarily or permanently)स्थगित करना/ताक़ पर रखना Synonyms: Put to one side, Lay aside, Pigeonhole, Keep in abeyance, Mothball, Delay · Antonyms: Carry out, Execute, Implement (immediately)
  • Run in (noun)(A disagreement or fight, especially with someone in an official position.) Synonyms: Disagreement, Argument, Dispute, Difference Of Opinion, Altercation, Confrontation, Contretemps · Antonyms: Accord, Agreement, Calm, Concord
  • Consternation (noun)(A feeling of anxiety or dismay, typically at something unexpected)भयाकुलता Synonyms: Dismay, Perturbation, Anxiety, Trepidation · Antonyms: Peace, Tranquility, Composure
  • Purport (verb)(To imply something is true although it is most likely false /appear to be or do something)अभिप्राय होना/अर्थ रखना Synonyms: Implicate, Intent, Lay Claim, Object · Antonyms: Be Meaningless
  • Supersede (verb)(Take the place of) (हटा देना)का स्थान ले लेना Synonyms: Replace, Supplant, Substitute For, Displace · Antonyms: Keep, Stay, Retain, Hold

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