On 9 December 2017 Vocab24 covered 11 editorials from SSC CGL Tier-II Special, PEW RESEARCH, The Tribune, The Hindu Editorial Analysis, The Hindu, DAILY PIB SUMMARY, Vocab Video of the Day, The Statesman, Prev Paper Videos - Vocabulary, Deccan Chronicle 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

  • Unedifying (adjective)((Especially of an event taking place in public) distasteful; unpleasant.)अप्रिय /अशोभनीय Synonyms: Unpleasant, Distasteful, Undesirable, Unpalatable, Displeasing · Antonyms: Palatable, Pleasant, Edifying, Tasteful
  • Desideratum (noun)(Something that is needed or wanted.)अभाव/आवश्यकता Synonyms: Requirement, Prerequisite, Need, Essential, Requisite, Necessary, Sine Qua Non · Antonyms: Nonessential
  • Megrim (noun)(A sudden desire or change of mind, especially one that is unusual or unexplained.)सनक/झक Synonyms: Whim, Impulse, Urge, Caprice, Craze, Fad · Antonyms: Certainty
  • Lackadaisical (adjective)(Lacking enthusiasm and determination; carelessly lazy.)लापरवाह/उत्साह रहित Synonyms: Careless, Lazy, Lax, Unenthusiastic, Indifferent, Uncaring, Unconcerned · Antonyms: Careful, Enthusiastic, Diligent
  • Enamour (verb)(Have a liking or admiration for/ be filled with love for.)आकृष्ट करना Synonyms: Love-struck by, Captivated by, Charmed by, Enchanted by, Fascinated by, Enrapture · Antonyms: Disenchant, Disgust, Displease, Repel, Repulse.
  • Portend (verb)(Be a sign or warning that (something, especially something momentous or calamitous) is likely to happen.)पूर्वाभास या पूर्वसूचना देना Synonyms: Harbinger, Prophesy, Forecast, augur, Presage · Antonyms: Ignore, Neglect
  • Vying (adjective)(To be competitive with someone in order to do or achieve something.)प्रतिस्पर्धात्मक Synonyms: Competitive, Competing, Cut-Throat, Contesting · Antonyms: Noncompetitive, Un-Vying
  • Juggle (verb)(Cope with by adroitly balancing (several activities).)सामना करना Synonyms: Battle, Contest, Cope With, Grapple, Strive · Antonyms: Give Up, Surrender
  • Shed (verb)(Discard (something undesirable, superfluous, or outdated).)अमान्य करना/निकाल देना Synonyms: Discard, Get rid of, Dispose of, Do away with, Scrap, Dump, Cast aside. · Antonyms: Accept, Allow, Approve, Ratify, Retain, Sanction
  • Dupe (verb)To deliberately mislead someone or the person who is easily used or trickedधोखा देना/बेवकूफ़ बनाना/ठगना Synonyms: Deceive, Trick, Hoodwink, Hoax, Swindle, Defraud, Cheat · Antonyms: Be Honest

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