On 17 January 2018 Vocab24 covered 10 editorials from SSC CGL Tier-II Special, The Diplomat, Livemint, Vocab Video of the Day, The Hindu, DAILY PIB SUMMARY, SSC CGL Prev Paper 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

  • Commemorations (noun)(Remembrance, typically expressed in a ceremony or a service, celebration, etc., in memory of some person or event)स्मरणोत्सव, उत्सव Synonyms: Memorial, Ovation, Souvenir, Remembrance · Antonyms: Oblivion, Lamentation, Contravention
  • Austerity (noun)(Difficult economic conditions created by government measures to reduce public expenditure.)मितव्ययिता Synonyms: Prudence, Stringency, Frugality, Parsimony · Antonyms: Leniency, Extravagance, Opulence, Generosity
  • Clamour (noun)(Make a vehement protest or demand.)कोलाहल, चिल्लाना Synonyms: Commotion, Outcry, Tumult, Pandemonium · Antonyms: Rumble, Silence, Stillness, Serenity
  • Consolidation (noun)(The action or process of combining a number of things into a single more effective or coherent whole.)एकत्रीकरण, समेकन Synonyms: Incorporation, Association, Coalescence, Confederation, Unification · Antonyms: Division, Parting, Partition, Schism, Scission, Split, Severance
  • Stringent (adjective)(Marked by rigor, strictness, or severity especially with regard to rule or standard)सख़्त, कठोर Synonyms: Inflexible, Rigorous, Strict, Rigid, Uncompromising · Antonyms: Acquiescent, Compromising, Pliable, Remiss, Slipshod, Sloppy, Slovenly, Unfussy
  • Persisting (verb)(Continue firmly or obstinately in an opinion or a course of action in spite of difficulty, opposition, or failure.)क़ायम रहना, दृढ़ रहना Synonyms: Unrelenting, Carry on, Persevere · Antonyms: Lapse, Leave Off, Pass, Quit, Stop, Terminate, Cease,
  • Quell (verb)(Put an end to (a rebellion or other disorder), typically by the use of force.)दमन करना, शान्त करना Synonyms: Clamp Down, Crush, Put Down, Quash, Repress, Squash, Squelch, Subdue · Antonyms: Foment, Incite, Instigate, Provoke, Foster
  • Turmoil (noun)(A state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty.)उथल-पुथल, घबराहट Synonyms: Disquiet, Ferment, Fermentation, Restiveness, Restlessness · Antonyms: Calm, Ease, Peace, Peacefulness, Quiet, Tranquillity
  • Dissent (noun)(The expression or holding of opinions at variance with those previously, commonly, or officially held.)मतभेद, असहमति Synonyms: Differ, Disagree, Nonconcur, Conflict, Contention · Antonyms: Agree, Assent, Concur, Approval, Compliance
  • Amnesty (verb)(To pardon (someone) officially often before a trial or conviction)राजक्षमा, क्षमाधान Synonyms: Absolution, Pardon, Forgiveness, Remission, Remittal · Antonyms: Penalty, Punishment, Retribution

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