On 21 October 2017 Vocab24 covered 9 editorials from Game of the day, The Guardian, The Hindu Editorial Analysis, THE HINDU, DAILY PIB SUMMARY, On & off the track, English Grammar Concepts 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

  • Creak (verb)(Show weakness or frailty under strain.)शिथिल होना /चरमराना Synonyms: Faint, Wilt, Weaken, Languish. · Antonyms: Strengthen, Animate, Energize.
  • Retribution (noun)(Something given or exacted in recompense/ punishment imposed (as on a convicted criminal) for purposes of repayment or revenge for the wrong committed)प्रतिकार/ दंड Synonyms: Payback, Reprisal, Requital, Retaliation · Antonyms: Leniency, Forgiveness
  • Fief (noun)(a person's sphere of operation or control.)मिल्कियत Synonyms: Domain, Arena, Precinct, Realm, Terrain.
  • Pusillanimity (noun)(Lacking courage)कायरता/भीरुता Synonyms: Cowardliness, Cravenness, Faintheartedness, Fearfulness, Gutlessness · Antonyms: Audacity, Boldness, Guts, Bravery
  • Largesse (noun)(Generosity in bestowing).दरियादिली Synonyms: Generosity, Liberality, Munificence, Magnanimity · Antonyms: Malevolence, Un-Charitableness, Unkindness
  • Euphemistically (adverb)(By means of a mild or indirect word or expression instead of one considered too harsh or blunt.)मंगलभाषी ढंग से Synonyms: Affectedly, Mildly, Gently, Refinedly. · Antonyms: Harshly, Coarsely, Fiercely.
  • Bin (verb)(discard or reject.)निकाल देना/अस्वीकार करना Synonyms: Jettison, Repeal, Dispose Of, Desert, Scrap. · Antonyms: Uphold, Take In, Embrace.
  • Hassle (noun)(irritating inconvenience.)परेशानी Synonyms: Inconvenience, Bother, Nuisance, Annoyance, Irritation. · Antonyms: Calmness, Tranquility.
  • Outstrip (verb)(Exceed/ move faster than and overtake (someone else).)आगे निकल जाना/से बढ़ कर होना Synonyms: Surpass, Exceed, Be More Than, Go Beyond, Better, Beat, Top, Overshadow · Antonyms: Fail, Fall Behind.
  • Diligent (adjective)(Having or showing care and conscientiousness in one's work or duties)कर्मठ/मेहनती Synonyms: Strenuous, Hardworking, Industrious, Assiduous · Antonyms: Idle, Inactive, Lethargic. .

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