On 15 December 2017 Vocab24 covered 9 editorials from SSC CGL Tier-II Special, World Economic Forum, Deccan Chronicle, The Tribune, The Hindu, DAILY PIB SUMMARY, Vocab Video of the Day, Livemint 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

  • Ecstasy (noun)(An overwhelming feeling of great happiness or joyful excitement.)उत्साह/उल्लास Synonyms: Rapture, Bliss, Elation, Euphoria, Joyousness, Jubilation, Exultation · Antonyms: Sorrow, Unhappiness, Woe, Apathy
  • Frugal (adjective)(Sparing or economical as regards money or food.)मितव्ययी/अल्पव्ययी Synonyms: Thrifty, Sparing, Economical, Saving, Spartan, Puritanical · Antonyms: Spendthrift, Wasteful, Extravagant, Lavish
  • Scramble (verb)(Move hurriedly or clumsily from or into a particular place or position.)हड़बड़ी करना Synonyms: Hurry, Scurry, Scud, Hasten, Rush · Antonyms: Move Quietly
  • Gormless (adjective)(Lacking sense or initiative/ lacking good sense or judgment)बुद्धिहीन/मूर्खतापूर्ण Synonyms: Stupid, Silly, Idiotic, Imbecile, Dopey, Lunatic · Antonyms: Intelligent, Prudent, Wise, Cognizant
  • Appellation (noun)(A name or title.)उपाधि/संज्ञा/पदवी Synonyms: Name, Title, Designation, Denomination, Honorific, Tag, Epithet, Label, Sobriquet
  • Subside (verb)(Become less intense, violent, or severe.)कम होना/धीमा पड़ना/घट जाना Synonyms: Recede, Lessen, Diminish, Decline, Dwindle, Weaken, Fade, Wane, Ebb · Antonyms: Escalate, Intensify, Increase, Raise, Strengthen, Augment
  • Glitzy (adjective)(Attractive in a showy and often superficial way.)आडम्बरी Synonyms: Splashy, Glaring, Ostentatious, Showy · Antonyms: Moderate, Simple, Modest
  • Bow out (phrasal verb)(Withdraw or retire from an activity or role.)अलग होना/वापिस लेना Synonyms: Withdraw from, Resign from, Retire from, Step down from, Get out of, Pull out of, Back out of, Stop participating in · Antonyms: Continue, Opt in
  • Plucky (adjective)(Having or showing determined courage in the face of difficulties.)बहादुर/वीर/ हिम्मती Synonyms: Brave, Courageous, Bold, Daring, Fearless, Intrepid · Antonyms: Afraid, Cowardly, Fearful, Meek, Timid
  • Herald (verb)(Be a sign that (something) is about to happen.)संकेत होना/ सूचना देना Synonyms: Signal, Indicate, Announce, Point To, Presage, Augur, Portend

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