On 8 August 2017 Vocab24 covered 9 editorials from CGL 8 AUG GK Questions, The Hindu Editorial Analysis, Subscribe to Youtube Channel, The Hindu (Economy), The Economic Times (National), Bank PO/Clerk 2017 Preparation, 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

  • Spree (noun)(A spell or sustained period of unrestrained activity of a particular kind)रंगरलियां/ अनियंत्रित गतिविधि Synonyms: Unrestrained Bout, Orgy, Binge, Jamboree. · Antonyms: Thriftiness.
  • Morale (noun)(The confidence, enthusiasm, and discipline of a person or group at a particular time)मनोबल/हौसला Synonyms: Confidence, Self-Confidence, Self-Esteem; Spirit, Spirits, Esprit De Corps, Optimism. · Antonyms: Fear, Weakness.
  • Dreaded (adjective)(Regarded with great fear or apprehension)खतरनाक/भयानक Synonyms: Awful, Dire, Fearsome, Frightening, Horrendous, Horrific, Terrible. · Antonyms: Pleasing, Gleeful, Awesome.
  • Heave (verb)(Lift or haul (something heavy) with great effort)उठाना/ऊपर उठाना Synonyms: Haul, Pull, Tug, Lift, Hoist. · Antonyms: Drop, Lower.
  • Nepotism (noun)(The practice among those with power or influence of favoring relatives or friends)कुलपक्षपात/कुनबापरस्ती Synonyms: Bias, Inequity, Partisanship, Partiality, One-Sidedness. · Antonyms: Fairness.
  • Abrogation (noun)(The repeal or abolition of a law, right, or agreement)निरसन/रद्दीकरण Synonyms: Revocation, Repeal, Rescinding, Annulment, Cancellation, Invalidation, Nullification. · Antonyms: Validation, Establishment.
  • Upbeat (adjective)(A contented state of being happy and healthy and prosperous)आशावादी/खुश/जोशपूर्ण Synonyms: Buoyant, Cheery, Encouraging, Hopeful, Optimistic, Sprightly. · Antonyms: Gloomy, Hopeless, Pessimistic, Sad.
  • Allegiance (noun)(loyalty or commitment to a superior or to a group or cause.)निष्ठा Synonyms: Loyalty, Faithfulness, Fidelity, Obedience, Adherence, Devotion. · Antonyms: Disloyalty, Disobedience, Faithlessness, Inconstancy, Treachery.
  • Radicalize (verb)(Cause (someone) to adopt radical positions on political or social issues)उग्र सुधारवादी होना या बनाना Synonyms: Be rooted fanatical, Be deep obstinate or extremist of a cause.
  • Nefarious (adjective)(Wicked or criminal)अधम/दुष्ट Synonyms: Vile, Depraved, Vicious, Corrupt, Abominable. · Antonyms: Gentle, Good, Kind, Magnificent, Nice.

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