On 1 September 2017 Vocab24 covered 9 editorials from #3 Daily English Session- Cloze Test for IBPS, RRB, SBI PO/CLERK 2017, Observer Research Foundation, The Hindu Editorial Analysis, The Times of India (Polity), The Hindu (General Studies), THE HINDU EDITORIAL 2, THE HINDU EDITORIAL, Vocab Video of the day, The Statesman 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

  • Duress (noun)Threats, violence, constraints, or other action used to coerce someone into doing something against their will or better judgment.अवरोध/दबाव/ Synonyms: Pressure, Coercion, Compulsion, Intimidation, Threats, Constraint. · Antonyms: Independence, Liberation.
  • Precarious (adjective)(adjective): (not securely held or in position; dangerously likely to fall or collapse.)अनिश्चित/अस्थिर Synonyms: Uncertain, Insecure, Unsure, Unpredictable, Risky. · Antonyms: Certain, Secure, Stable.
  • Scrimp (verb)(be thrifty or parsimonious; economize.)मितव्यय करना/किफ़ायत से रहना Synonyms: Economize, Skimp, Be (More) Economical, Save, Be Thrifty, Be Frugal. · Antonyms: Spend, Waste, Squander.
  • Extol (verb)(Praise enthusiastically)प्रशंसा करना Synonyms: Applaud, Commend, Eulogize, Idolize, Laud, Acclaim. · Antonyms: Blame, Criticize, Castigate, Censure, Condemn.
  • Steward (noun)One who actively directs affairsप्रबन्धक Synonyms: Caretaker, Official, Administrator, Representative. · Antonyms: Subordinate, Subservient.
  • Mainstay (noun)(Someone or something on which something else is based or relies.)मुख्य आधार होना Synonyms: Centerpiece, Cornerstone, Backbone, Bulwark. · Antonyms: Weak Point.
  • Ravage (noun)(Cause severe and extensive damage to.)बरबाद कर देना/तहस-नहस करना Synonyms: Devastate, Ruin, Destroy, Wreak Havoc On, Demolish. · Antonyms: Preserve, Protect, Save, Guard.
  • Malignant (adjective)(Evil in nature or effect; malevolent.)नुक़सानदेह/हानिकारक Synonyms: Spiteful, Malevolent, Malicious, Malign, Evil-Intentioned, Baleful, Vicious. · Antonyms: Harmless, Helpful, Invigorating, Benign.
  • Prerequisite (adjective)(Required as a prior condition.)पहले से आवश्यक/पूर्वाकांक्षित Synonyms: Necessary, Needed, Required, Essential, Basic, Of the essence, Imperative, Obligatory, Mandatory, Compulsory. · Antonyms: Inessential, Optional, Secondary, Unnecessary.
  • Fritter away (phrasal verb)(To squander or disperse/ To waste something foolishly)गँवाना/ व्यर्थ व्यय करना Synonyms: Waste, Squander, Spend Foolishly · Antonyms: Utilize, Avail, Harness

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