On 8 January 2018 Vocab24 covered 11 editorials from SSC CGL Tier-II Special, Futurism, Livemint, Vocab Video of the Day, The Hindu, DAILY PIB SUMMARY, The Indian Express, Antonyms Quiz, 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

  • Condescension (noun)(An attitude of patronizing superiority/ showing that you are more important than others)अपनी वरिष्ठता दिखाना Synonyms: Superciliousness, Superiority, Lordliness, Haughtiness, Imperiousness · Antonyms: Inferiority, Humility
  • Congeal (verb)(Fig-take shape or coalesce, especially to form a satisfying whole./Lit- become hard or solid)जमना/आकार लेना Synonyms: Concrete, Harden, Firm (Up), Freeze, Indurate, Set, Solidify · Antonyms: Soften, Liquefy
  • Disdain (noun)A feeling of contempt for someone or something regarded as unworthy or inferior./तिरस्कार/अवज्ञा Synonyms: Contemptuousness, Despitefulness, Contempt, derision, disrespect, disparagement · Antonyms: Admiration, Esteem, Regard, Respect
  • To play a second fiddle (idiom)(Have a subordinate role to someone or something; be treated as less important than someone or something.)दोयम दर्जे पर होना/ कम महत्व का होना Synonyms: Subordination, To abide by someone, To play lesser important role than someone · Antonyms: To be hegemonic, Possessing authority
  • Revel (verb)(Enjoy oneself in a lively and noisy way)आमोद-प्रमोद करना Synonyms: Celebrate, Make Merry, Party, Carouse, Roister, Enjoy Oneself, Go On A Spree · Antonyms: Mourn, Grieve, Sorrow Over, Lament
  • Exhilarate (verb)(Make (someone) feel very happy, animated, or elated.)हर्षित करना Synonyms: Elate, Make someone's spirits soar, Delight, Gladden, Brighten, Cheer up, Enliven · Antonyms: Sadden, Make unhappy, Depress, Make gloomy, Make despondent, Dispirit
  • Solace (noun)Comfort or consolation in a time of great distress or sadness.सांत्वना/तसल्ली Synonyms: Consolation, Condolence, Assuagement · Antonyms: Distress, Torture, Affliction, Torment
  • Penchant (noun)A strong and continued inclination./ tendency to do something.प्रवृत्ति/झुकाव Synonyms: Affinity, Predilection, Proclivity, Propensity, Tendency · Antonyms: Antipathy, Apathy, Disinclination, Dislike, Hate
  • Shore up (phrasal verb)To make something stronger by supporting it.मजबूत करना/सहारा देना Synonyms: Assist, Aid, Help, Strengthen, Support · Antonyms: Block, Halt, Hinder, Discourage, Undermine
  • Lament (verb)(Express passionate grief about. / express regret or disappointment about something.शोक प्रकट करना/विलाप करना Synonyms: Mourn, Grieve, Bemoan, Bewail · Antonyms: Celebrate, Laud

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