The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary 25 Feb 2018 – 10 Words with Hindi Meaning, 6 Editorials

On 25 February 2018 Vocab24 covered 6 editorials from Futurism, 1 Million Subscribers, Live Mint, Indian Express, The Dawn, The Hindu 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

Unravel (verb) – (To resolve the intricacy, complexity, or obscurity of)खोलना, सुलझाना Synonyms: Disentangle, Solve, Explain, Extricate · Antonyms: Tangle, Knot, Interweave, Perplex
Perseverance (noun) – (Steadfastness in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success.)दृढ़ता, हठ, धुन Synonyms: Persistence Determination Steadfastness Tenacity Endurance · Antonyms: Laziness Apathy Indolence Lethargy
Cling (verb) – (To have a strong emotional attachment or dependence)मजबूत भावनात्मक लगाव, दृढ़ता Synonyms: Adhere, Cleave, Hew, Stick, Clasp · Antonyms: Loosen, Detach, Let Go, Release, Dislodge
Spill the beans (phrase) – (Reveal secret information unintentionally or indiscreetly.)भेद खोलना, पट से बोल उठना Synonyms: Lay Open, Divulge, Promulgate, Disembosom · Antonyms: Keep Secret, Conceal, Veil
Banishment (noun) – (Send (someone) away from a country or place as an official punishment.)निर्वासन, देश-निकाला Synonyms: Exile, Ostracism Exclusion Expulsion · Antonyms: Recruitment Admittance Ingress
Defiant (adjective) – (Choosing to disobey rules or a person of authority)नियमों का उल्लंघन करना Synonyms: Intransigent, Resistant, Obstinate, Uncooperative, Non-Compliant, Recalcitrant · Antonyms: Apologetic, Cooperative, Respectful, Submissive
Usurp (verb) – (To take over; to seize or use something without authority)हड़पना, अ‍नधिकार ग्रहण करना Synonyms: Seize, Take Over, Grab, Confiscate, Capture · Antonyms: Relinquish, Surrender, Abdicate, Capitulate
Whim (noun) – (A sudden desire or change of mind, especially one that is unusual or unexplained.)सनक, अनियोजित तरीके से करने की अचानक इच्छा होना Synonyms: Impulse, Quirk, Urge, Freak, Maniac, Foible · Antonyms: Normal, Unexceptional
Dire (adjective) – (Causing or involving great fear or suffering; dreadful; terrible)भयानक, ग़ैरमामूली, रौद्र Synonyms: Dreadful, Grievous, Severe, Ghastly, Nasty · Antonyms: Fortunate, Wonderful, Promising, Propitious
Defy (verb) – (Openly resist or refuse to obey.)उपेक्षा करना Synonyms: Disobey, Refuse to obey, Go against, Rebel against, Flout, Contravene, Breach · Antonyms: Obey, Accept, Adhere to, Comply