On 13 August 2017 Vocab24 covered 7 editorials from IBPS RRB 2017 Test Series, The Times of India (Concerning), Top Reviewers of the Week, Vocab24 PRIME on 16th Aug, The Statesman (Concerning), The Indian Express (concerning) 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

  • Agrarian (adjective)Relating to cultivated land or the cultivation of land.कृषि-संबंधी Synonyms: Agricultural, Natural, Peasant, Rustic, Uncultivated, Predial · Antonyms: Industrial
  • Vagary (noun)An erratic, unpredictable, or extravagant manifestation, action, or notion.अनिश्चितताएं Synonyms: Quirk, Idiosyncrasy, Peculiarity, Oddity, Eccentricity, Unpredictability · Antonyms: Normality
  • Alibi (noun)An excuse for not being or doing something./ a reason or excuse why someone could not have done something.बहाना Synonyms: Absenteeism, Excuse, Justification, Non Appearance · Antonyms: Presence, Active, Existence, Attendance
  • Farfetched (adjective)Unlikely and unconvincing;अतिशयोक्ति पूर्ण Synonyms: Improbable, Unlikely, Implausible, Scarcely Credible, Difficult To Believe, Dubious, Doubtful, Unconvincing, Incredible · Antonyms: Believable, Likely, Normal, Plausible, Probable
  • Irrational (adjective)Not logical or reasonable.तर्कहीन Synonyms: Unreasonable, Illogical, Groundless, Baseless, Unfounded, Unjustifiable · Antonyms: Logical, Rational, Sane, Reasonable
  • Misery (noun)A state or feeling of great physical or mental distress or discomfort.मुसीबत/विपदा Synonyms: Unhappiness, Distress, Wretchedness, Hardship, Suffering, Affliction, Anguish, Angst · Antonyms: Cheer, Comfort, Contentment, Happiness
  • Stringent (adjective)Strict, precise, and exacting.सख़्त Synonyms: Strict, Rigid, Severe, Harsh, Tight, Inflexible · Antonyms: Flexible, Amenable, Lenient, Gentle, Mild, Easy
  • Trite (adjective)Lacking originality or freshness; dull on account of overuse.घिसा-पिटा Synonyms: Hackneyed, Banal, Cliched, Platitudinous, Vapid · Antonyms: Fresh, New, Original, Impressive
  • Astute (adjective)Having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage.दक्ष Synonyms: Shrewd, Acute, Ingenious, Clever, Intelligent, Bright, Brilliant, Smart · Antonyms: Foolish, Idiot, Inept, Naïve, Stupid, Asinine
  • Niche (noun)A place, employment, status, or activity for which a person or thing is best fitted.स्थान Synonyms: Ideal Position, Calling, Vocation, Metier, Slot

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