On 19 March 2018 Vocab24 covered 8 editorials from The Economic Times, The Times of India, Vocab Video of the Day, The Hindu, CURRENT AFFAIRS SHOW, The Statesman, Antonyms Quiz, Will BJP’s expansion be a zero sum game? 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

  • Penchant (noun)(A strong or habitual liking for something or tendency to do something.)लगन, झुकाव, इच्छा Synonyms: Affinity, Inclination, Habitude, Impulse, Proclivity, Propensity · Antonyms: Aversion, Detachment, Apathy, Insouciance, Unconcern, Repugnance
  • Stooge (noun)(A person who serves merely to support or assist others, particularly in doing unpleasant work)कठपुतली,जो केवल दूसरों की सहायता करने के लिए कार्य करता है Synonyms: Minion, Lackey, Subordinate, Assistant, Henchman, Myrmidon, Puppet · Antonyms: Guardian, Commander, Chief, Dominant
  • Fray (noun)(A situation of intense activity, typically one incorporating an element of aggression or competition.)कलह, लड़ाई Synonyms: Ruckus, Fracas, Brawl, Affray, Disturbance, Scuffle · Antonyms: Harmony, Agreement, Tranquility
  • Tacit (adjective)(Understood or implied without being stated.)निहित, गर्भित, अनकहा Synonyms: Implicit, Understood, Implied, Unstated, · Antonyms: Explicit, Stated, Voiced, Blatant, Apparent
  • Credulity (noun)(A tendency to be too ready to believe that something is real or true.)विश्वासशीलता, भोलापन, सहज विश्वास Synonyms: Credulousness, Gullibility, Naiveness, Artlessness, Certainty · Antonyms: Worldliness, Suspicion, Incredulity, Skepticism, Agnosticism
  • Deride (verb)(To subject to usually bitter or contemptuous ridicule or criticism)उपहास करना, ताना देना Synonyms: Ridicule, Mock, Jeer, Scoff, Jibe, Taunt, Flout, Gibe · Antonyms: Respect, Praise, Commend, Flatter, Applaud, Acclaim
  • Rue (verb)(Bitterly regret (something one has done or allowed to happen) and wish it undone.)पछताना, शोक करना Synonyms: Regret, Lament, Bemoan, Regret, Repent, Deplore, Bewail · Antonyms: Admiration, Jollity, Relish, Revel, Glee, Euphoria
  • Stymie (verb)(To stop (someone) from doing something or to stop (something) from happening.)गतिरोध, प्रगति में बाधा Synonyms: Hinder, Obstruct, Foil, Impede, Baffle, Clog, Balk · Antonyms: Aid, Assist, Facilitate, Ameliorate, Collaborate, Promote, Conduce
  • Petulant (adjective)(Having or showing the attitude of people who become angry and annoyed when they do not get what they want.)ढीठ, चिड़चिड़ा, तुनुकमिज़ाज, धृष्ट Synonyms: Irritable, Irascible, Cranky, Waspish, Grouchy, Snappish, Grumpy · Antonyms: Affable, Companionable, Cordial, Pleasant, Gracious, Tolerant
  • Crass (adjective): (Lacking sensitivity, refinement, or intelligence.)संवेदनशीलता, शिष्टता या बुद्धि की कमी Synonyms: Stupid, Insensitive, Blundering, Vacuous, Mindless, Doltish, Boorish, Churlish · Antonyms: Intelligent, Sensitive, Elegant, Genteel, Sophisticated

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