On 27 February 2018 Vocab24 covered 9 editorials from Global Times, Indian Express, The Hindu Editorial Analysis, Vocab Video of the Day, Live Mint, CURRENT AFFAIRS SHOW, The New York Times, One Word Substitution Quiz, 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

  • Xenophobia (noun)(Intense or irrational dislike or fear of people from other countries.)विदेशी लोगों को नापसन्द करना Synonyms: Racism, Discrimination, Apartheid, Chauvinism, Jingoism · Antonyms: Compassion, Benignity, Philanthropy, Magnanimity, Altruism
  • Tirade (noun)(A protracted speech usually marked by intemperate, vituperative, or harshly censorious language)निंदा-भाषण, विष-वमन Synonyms: Diatribe, Harangue, Jeremiad, Philippic, Rant · Antonyms: Encomium, Eulogy, Panegyric, Rhapsody
  • Teeter (verb)(Unable to decide between different courses; waver.)निर्णय लेने में असमर्थ, डटकर न रहना, अस्थिर होना Synonyms: Lurch, Wobble, Stagger, Vacillate, Stumble, Tremble, Sway, Falter · Antonyms: Stabilize, Steady, Persevere, Firm, Poise
  • Gaffe (noun)(A social or diplomatic blunder)ग़लतफ़हमी, अविचारपूर्ण कार्य का कथन Synonyms: Faux Pas, Impropriety, Indiscretion, Solecism · Antonyms: Decency, Aptness, Prudery, Correctitude
  • Morbid (adjective)(Abnormally susceptible to or characterized by gloomy or unwholesome feelings)दूषित, घिनौनापन, विकृत Synonyms: Gruesome, Morose, Gloomy, Ghoulish, Macabre, Dreadful, Depressive · Antonyms: Healthy, Cheerful, Comforting, Cordial, Blithe, Jocund
  • Scuttle (verb)(To abandon, withdraw from, or cause to be abandoned or destroyed (as plans, hopes, rumors, etc.))तबाह करना, बरबाद करना Synonyms: Scupper, Demolish, Eradicate, Extirpate, Wipe Out, Ruin · Antonyms: Construct, Preserve, Fabricate, Formulate
  • Egghead (noun)(A highly academic or studious person; an intellectual.)उच्च शैक्षणिक व्यक्ति, बौद्धिक Synonyms: Intellectual, Genius, Clever, Thinker, Savant, Boffin · Antonyms: Blockhead, Dumbbell, Half-Wit, Simpleton, Philistine, Cretin
  • Botch (verb)(Carry out (a task) badly or carelessly.)ढिलाई से काम करना, कच्चा काम Synonyms: Bungle, Clumsily, Make A Mess Of, Mismanage, Mangle, Fumble · Antonyms: Accomplish, Triumph, Carry Out, Bring About, Consummate
  • Sumptuous (adjective)(Extremely costly, rich, luxurious, or magnificent)वैभवशाली, शानदार Synonyms: Lavish, Luxurious, Deluxe, Opulent, Magnificent, Resplendent, Splendid, Grand, Extravagant · Antonyms: Economical, Meager Sparse Austere Destitute Impoverished Thrifty
  • Scorched (verb)(To criticize severely)गंभीर रूप से आलोचना करना Synonyms: Excoriate, Lambaste, Castigated, Censured, Reprimanded · Antonyms: Complimented, Applauded, Felicitated, Eulogized

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