On 30 August 2017 Vocab24 covered 12 editorials from CLOZE TEST Video -10 Questions, Observer Research Foundation, The Hindu Editorial Analysis, The Indian Express, Live mint, THE HINDU LEAD EDITORIAL, BBC Earth (International), vocab Video of the day, The Hindu, Spelling Error Quiz, ENGLISH GRAMMAR (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

  • Janus-faced (adjective)(Having two sharply contrasting aspects or characteristics.)वैषम्य Synonyms: Two Faced, Duplicitous, Contrasting, Contradictory. · Antonyms: Similar, Unified.
  • Roster (Noun)(A list or plan showing turns of duty)तालिका/सूची Synonyms: List, Schedule, Agenda, Calendar, Directory, Rota.
  • Fortuitous (adjective)(Happening by chance rather than intention.)आकस्मिक/अप्रत्याशित Synonyms: Unexpected, Unanticipated, Unpredictable, Serendipitous, Fluky. · Antonyms: Deliberate, Designed, Intentional, Planned.
  • Prescient (adjective)(Having or showing knowledge of events before they take place.)पूर्वज्ञान रखनेवाला Synonyms: Prophetic, Predictive, Visionary, Clairvoyant, Far-Seeing, Far-Sighted. · Antonyms: Myopic, Nearsighted, Shortsighted.
  • Erudite (adjective)(Having or showing great knowledge or learning.)विद्वत्तापूर्ण Synonyms: Learned, Savvy, Well Educated, Knowledgeable, Intellectual. · Antonyms: Uneducated, Ignorant, Uncultured.
  • Putative (adjective)(Generally considered or reputed to be.)कल्पित/तथाकथित Synonyms: Presumed, Presumptive, Supposed, Conjectural, Suppositional. · Antonyms: Proven, Real, True.
  • Eavesdrop (Verb)(Secretly listen to a conversation.)छिपकर बातें सुनना Synonyms: Listen In, Overhear, Snoop, Ears Into. · Antonyms: Ignore, Neglect.
  • Archaic (adjective)(Very old or old-fashioned.)पुराना/अप्रचलित Synonyms: Obsolete, Out of Date, Anachronistic, Old-Fashioned, Outmoded, Bygone. · Antonyms: Contemporary, Current, In Vogue, Modern, New, Up-To-Date.
  • Sneak up (phrasal verb)(To approach someone quietly/ advance stealthily or unnoticed)धीरे-धीरे बढ़ना Synonyms: Move Quietly, Forward Stealthily, Unnoticed Headway. · Antonyms: Be Ceased, Be Inactive.
  • Kernel (Noun)(The central or most important part of something.)मुख्य बिंदु Synonyms: Essence, Core, Essential Part, Quintessence, Fundamental, Crux. · Antonyms: Exterior, Surfacial

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