On 27 December 2017 Vocab24 covered 12 editorials from SSC CGL Tier-II Special, Project Syndicate, 4:00 PM ENGLISH DOSE by Harsh Sir, WiFiStudy Hiring, The Tribune, The Indian Express, Vocab Video of the Day, The Hindu, DAILY PIB SUMMARY, The Pioneer, 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

  • Shanty (noun)(A small, crudely built shack.)छोटा सा झोंपड़ा Synonyms: Shack, Hut, Lean-to, Hovel, Bothy, Shieling
  • August (adjective)(Much-admired and respected)महत्वपूर्ण/उत्कृष्ट/प्रतिष्ठित Synonyms: Distinguished, Respected, Eminent, Venerable, Illustrious, Prestigious, Honored, Acclaimed. · Antonyms: Undignified, Dishonorable, Criticized
  • Eternize (verb)(Make eternal; cause to live or last forever.)अविरत बनाना Synonyms: Immortalize, Keep alive, Cause to continue, Prolong indefinitely · Antonyms: Discontinue, Halt, Cease, Stop
  • Flail (verb)(Flounder; struggle uselessly.)अटकना/लड़खड़ाना Synonyms: Falter, Lurch, Struggle, Waver, Wobble · Antonyms: : Prosper, Get On
  • Encumbrance (noun)(An impediment or burden.)ऋणभार/रुकावट/बाधा Synonyms: Hindrance, Obstruction, Obstacle, Impediment, Restraint, Imposition, Burden · Antonyms: Aid, Help, Assistance
  • Frangible (adjective)Able to be broken into fragments/not strong or sturdy.अस्थायी/भंगुर Synonyms: Breakable, Brittle, Crumbly, Delicate, Feeble, Flimsy, Frail · Antonyms: Strong, Firm, Sturdy, Robust
  • Bedrock (noun)(The fundamental principles on which something is based.)आधार-शिला/मूल Synonyms: Core, Basis, Base, Foundation, Roots, Backbone, Essence, Nitty-Gritty · Antonyms: Weak Point
  • Out of-the-box (phrase)(Outside of or beyond what is considered usual, traditional, or conventional.)सबसे अलग Synonyms: Unusually Good, Exceptionally Well, Remarkably Good, Extra Special · Antonyms: Clichéd, Conventional, Hackneyed
  • Red-tapism (idiom)(The practice of requiring excessive paperwork and tedious procedures before official action can be considered orcompleted.)दफ्तरशाही Synonyms: Official delay, Obstructive policy, Bureaucratic stall · Antonyms: Advantageous, Aiding (of policies or administration)
  • Contagion (noun)Literal - spread by close contact (a disease)/figurative- The spreading of a harmful idea or theory.संक्रमण/स्पर्श संचार Synonyms: Contamination, Infection, Blight, Transmission (Of Disease Or A Theory) · Antonyms: Cleanliness

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