On 23 December 2017 Vocab24 covered 13 editorials from SSC CGL Tier-II Special, Project Syndicate, 4:00 PM ENGLISH DOSE by Sanjeev Sir | अब CHSL दूर नहीं I (Root Words) Day #11, 12:00 pm Live Session by Sanjeev Sir | Mission CDS (I) & AFCAT(1), The Indian Express, Vocab Video of the Day, Deccan Chronicle, THE HINDU EDITORIAL ANALYSIS, The Hindu, DAILY PIB SUMMARY, The Statesman, Prev Paper Videos - Vocabulary 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

  • Desensitize (verb)(To extinguish an emotional response)असंवेदनशील बनाना Synonyms: Make Insensitive, Benumb, Anesthetize, Deaden · Antonyms: Sensitize
  • Hegira (noun)(A mass departure of people.)बहिर्गमन Synonyms: Exodus, Departure, Migration, leaving · Antonyms: Stay, influx, return
  • Slap on the wrist (phrase)(A mild reprimand or punishment.)झिड़की/ हलकी सजा Synonyms: Reprimand, Rebuke, Reproof, Scolding, Admonition, Admonishment, Nominal Punishment.
  • Alleviate (verb)Make (suffering, deficiency, or a problem) less severe./ to make something less painful, severe, or seriousघटाना/कम करना Synonyms: Allay, Assuage, Ease, Mitigate, Lighten, Mollify · Antonyms: Intensify, Worsen, Agitate, Incite
  • Take a leaf out of someone’s book (idiom)(To behave or act like someone else/ imitate or emulate someone in a particular way.)अनुकरण करना/अनुसरण करना Synonyms: Emulate, Model Oneself On, Follow, Copy, Imitate · Antonyms: Pioneer
  • Bellicose (adjective)(Demonstrating aggression and willingness to fight.)कलहप्रिय/लड़ाकू/झगड़ालू Synonyms: Belligerent, Aggressive, Pugnacious, Truculent, Confrontational · Antonyms: Calm, Easygoing, Pacific
  • Stupefaction (noun)(The state of being stupefied or stunned)आश्चर्य/अचरज Synonyms: Astonishment, Amazement, Bewilderment, Surprise, Wonder · Antonyms: Expected Outcomes
  • Caper (noun)(An illicit or ridiculous activity or escapade.)मूर्खतापूर्ण करतब Synonyms: Escapade, Prank, Antics, High Jinks, Mischief · Antonyms: Seriousness
  • Picaro (noun)(A dishonest or unprincipled man.)ठग/दुष्ट/धूर्त/कपटी Synonyms: Rogue, Crooked, Swindler, Dishonest, Unscrupulous · Antonyms: Honest, Conscientious, Scrupulous
  • Lewd (adjective)(Crude and offensive in a sexual way.)अशिष्ट/व्यभिचारी/आचार भ्रष्ट Synonyms: Vulgar, Lecherous, Licentious, Debauched, Libertine · Antonyms: Moral, Decent, Upright

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