On 16 April 2018 Vocab24 covered 7 editorials from Futurism, Financial Express, Vocab Video of the Day, Indian Express, CURRENT AFFAIRS SHOW, The Hindu Business Line, Antonyms Quiz 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

  • Prodigious (adjective)(Very large in size, force, or extent; enormous)विलक्षण, अति विशाल Synonyms: Enormous, Huge, Colossal, Immense, Vast, Great · Antonyms: Small, Unexceptional
  • Arbiter (noun)(One who can settle a disagreement between parties)मध्यस्थ Synonyms: Arbitrator, Go-between, Mediator, Moderator, Referee, Adjudicator, Judge · Antonyms: Fighter, Troublemaker, Brawler, Fomenter
  • Discretionary (adjective)(Considered to be chosen or voluntary)विवेकाधीन Synonyms: Optional, Non-Compulsory, Voluntary · Antonyms: Compulsory, Obligatory
  • Incumbent (adjective)(Necessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility)निर्भर Synonyms: Holder, Bearer, Occupant, Current, Existing, Present
  • Substantial (adjective)(Referring to something that is greater or larger than normal)ठोस Synonyms: Considerable, Real, Material, Weighty, Solid, Sizeable · Antonyms: Insubstantial, Worthless
  • Impetus (noun)(A force that causes something to be done or to become more active)प्रेरणा, कारण Synonyms: Motivation, Stimulus, Incitement, Incentive, Inducement · Antonyms: Counterincentive, Hindrance
  • Tangible (noun)(A thing that is perceptible by touch)वास्तविक, स्पर्श द्वारा प्रत्यक्ष Synonyms: Touchable, Palpable, Tactile, Material, Physical · Antonyms: Intangible, Impalpable, Untouchable
  • Jump through hoops (idiom)To face or have to complete many challenges in pursuit of something that one wants/Do just about anything to please someone.)कुछ पाने के लिए कई चुनौतियों को पूरा करना Synonyms: Strive, Try Hard, Attempt, Endeavour, Aim, Aspire · Antonyms: Drop, Give Up, Quit
  • Levy (noun)(To impose (a tax or fine) {Verb}, an act of levying a tax, free, or fine.)कर लगाना Synonyms: Impose, Charge, Exact, Demand, Raise, Collect · Antonyms: Discharge, Muster out
  • Fret Over (phrasal verb)(To worry about someone or something.)चिन्ता प्रकट करना, चिड़चिड़ाना, खीजना Synonyms: Agonize, Bother, Brood, Carp, Chafe · Antonyms: Be happy, ignore, not worry, please, delight, appease, calm, pacify, placate, soothe

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