On 19 August 2017 Vocab24 covered 10 editorials from THE DIPLOMAT (International), The Hindu Editorial Analysis, The Indian Express (Concerning), The Economic Times (International), Vocab Video of the day, The Hindu (Diplomatic Ties), SYNONYMS Quiz, ENGLISH GRAMMAR Concepts (PDF), ENGLISH GRAMMAR (Videos) 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

  • Leisurely (adverb)(In a restful way/in an unhurried way or at one's convenience)धीरे धीरे/आराम से Synonyms: Unhurried, Relaxed, Unrushed, Easy-Going, Sedately · Antonyms: Hurried, Energetically, Speedy, Rushing
  • Dwarf (adverb)(Cause to seem small or insignificant in comparison.)प्रभुत्व रखना Synonyms: Dominate, Tower above, Tower over, Loom over, Overlook, Overshadow · Antonyms: Be below, Be subordinate
  • Juggernaut (noun)A huge, powerful, and overwhelming force / a large item that is seen as unstoppable and can destroy anything in its way.प्रभावशाली/विशालकाय Synonyms: Massiveness, Giant, Leviathan, Gargantuan, Herculean (of noun form) · Antonyms: Short, Minor, Triviality
  • Entrench (verb)(Establish (someone) in a position of great strength or security.)मजबूत स्थिति बनाना Synonyms: Establish, Anchor, Fortify, Strengthen · Antonyms: Weaken, Unsettle
  • Flinch (verb)(Avoid doing or becoming involved in (something).बचना/विमुख होना Synonyms: Turn away, Swerve, Avoid, Shun · Antonyms: Face, Meet, Take on, Confront
  • Cessation (noun)(The fact or process of ending or being brought to an end.)ठहराव /विराम/खात्मा Synonyms: Termination, Abeyance, Halting, Stoppage, Suspension, Closure · Antonyms: Continuation, Persistence
  • Nimbleness (noun)The quality of being quick in action or comprehension.चपलता Synonyms: Agility, Litheness, Sprightliness, Quickness, Dexterity · Antonyms: Clumsiness, Heavy-Handedness
  • Inveigle (verb)(Persuaded by (someone) to do something)प्रलोभन देना/लुभाना Synonyms: Cajole, Wheedle, Coax, Persuade, Convince · Antonyms: Disenchant, Dissuade, Repel
  • Blandishment (noun)(A flattering or pleasing statement or action used as a means of gently persuading someone to do something.)खुशामद Synonyms: Flattery, Cajolery, Coaxing, Wheedling, Honeyed Words, Blarney · Antonyms: Criticism, Repulsion
  • Assertive (adjective)(Having or showing a confident and forceful personality/ boldly self-assured; confident without being aggressive)निश्चयात्मक/हावी Synonyms: Forceful, Authoritative Commanding, Dominant · Antonyms: Meek, Lowly, Diffident

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