On 17 October 2017 Vocab24 covered 13 editorials from Game of the day, The Guardian, THE HINDU EDITORIAL ANALYSIS, The Indian Express, The Tribune, The Times of India, DAILY PIB SUMMARY, Vocab Video of the Day, The Hindu, SSC CGL Tier-II Special, One Word Substitution Quiz, World Economic Forum, English vocabulary Videos (SSC Mains) 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

  • Proscribe (verb)(forbid, especially by law.)रोक देना Synonyms: Forbid, Prohibit, Ban, Bar, Rule Out, Embargo, Interdict, Outlaw. · Antonyms: Allow, Permit.
  • Dismantle (verb)(to gradually cause (something) to come to an end /To destroy (something) in an orderly way)विनष्टीकरण या विखण्डन करना Synonyms: Demolish, Destroy, Wreck, Decimate · Antonyms: Build, Construct, Create, Repair, Restore
  • Poise (verb)Be ready and prepared to do something.तैयार होना या करना Synonyms: Position Oneself, Ready Oneself, Prepare Oneself, Brace Oneself, Get Into Position, Gear Oneself Up · Antonyms: Be Discouraged, Be Reluctant
  • Lethality (noun)(the capacity to cause death or serious harm or damage.).घातकता Synonyms: Deadliness, Destructiveness, Necrosis. · Antonyms: Advantageousness, Helpfulness.
  • To rest on the laurels (idiom)(to be satisfied with your achievements/ to stop trying because one is satisfied with one's past achievements.)संतुष्ट होना Synonyms: Fulfilled, Gratified, Sated, Satiated. · Antonyms: Dissatisfied, Unhappy.
  • Laudable (adjective)(of an action, idea, or aim) deserving praise and commendation.प्रशंसनीय/सराहने योग्य Synonyms: Appreciable, Admirable, Commendable, Praiseworthy · Antonyms: Disrespected, Unworthy, Blamable.
  • Hair-raising (adjective)(extremely alarming, astonishing, or frightening.)ख़ौफ़नाक/भयावह Synonyms: Terrifying, Frightening, Petrifying, Horrifying, Dreadful, Scaring. · Antonyms: Comforting, Soothing.
  • Stigmatize (verb)Describe or regard as worthy of disgrace or great disapproval.निन्दित करना Synonyms: Defame, Discredit, Condemn, Denounce · Antonyms: Exalt, Praise, Extol, Glorify, Revere, Aggrandize
  • Foster (verb)Encourage the development of (something, especially something desirable).बढ़ावा देना/प्रोत्साहन देना Synonyms: Encourage, Promote, Forward, Assist, Nurture, Strengthen, Enrich · Antonyms: Block, Cease, Discourage, Dissuade, Halt, Hinder, Impede
  • Suasion (noun)(persuasion as opposed to force or compulsion.)उसकाव/प्रत्यायन Synonyms: Cajolery, Enticement, Exhortation, Wheedling, · Antonyms: Discouragement, Dissuasion.

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