On 12 May 2018 Vocab24 covered 6 editorials from The Hindu, Futurism, The Times of India, CURRENT AFFAIRS SHOW, The Economic Times 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

  • Ardent (adjective)Showing strong feelings.उत्साही Synonyms: Zealous, Fervent, Passionate, Avid, Vehement · Antonyms: Lukewarm, Frigid, Reserved, Impassive, Stoic
  • Dwindle (verb)Diminish gradually in size, amount, or strength.कमी होना, घटना Synonyms: Abate, Plummet, Wane, Taper · Antonyms: Aggrandize, Augment, Amplify, Burgeon
  • Take to the streets (idiom)To rampage or riot.दंगा करना, विरोध करना Synonyms: Protest, Rebel, Revolt, Fight · Antonyms: Cooperate, Comply, Agree, Obey
  • Oppressive (adjective)Unreasonably burdensome or severe.अत्याचारी, उत्पीड़क, सताने वाला Synonyms: Tyrannical, Despotic, Stifling, Austere · Antonyms: Gentle, Humane, Hospitable, Snug
  • Forsake (verb)To leave forever or to give up completely:त्यागना, छोड़ देना Synonyms: Abandon, Desert, Relinquish, Disown, Maroon · Antonyms: Reclaim, Harbour, Redeem, Retain
  • Prudent (adjective)Careful and avoiding risks:विवेकी, समझदार Synonyms: Circumspect, Frugal, Sagacious, Cautious, Provident · Antonyms: Unwise, Extravagant, Incautious, Inexpedient
  • Fall in line (idiom)To follow the rules and behave according to expected standards of behaviour:पालन करना Synonyms: Adhere, Conform, Follow, Hew
  • Defiant (adjective)Refusing to obey someone.अवज्ञापूर्ण Synonyms: Recalcitrant, Contumacious, Insolent, Ungovernable · Antonyms: Amenable , Conformable, Docile, Obedient, Tractable
  • Implicit (adjective)Suggested though not directly expressed.अव्यक्त Synonyms: Tacit, Implied, Inherent, Unsaid, Inferred · Antonyms: Explicit, Stated, Unequivocal, Unambiguous
  • Forge (verb)Create (something) strong, enduring, or successful.तैयार करना, बनाना Synonyms: Build, Construct, Form, Create, Establish · Antonyms: Destroy, Dismantle, Demolish, Wreck

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