On 31 May 2018 Vocab24 covered 7 editorials from The Times of India, The Hindu, Vocab Video of the Day, CURRENT AFFAIRS SHOW 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

  • Esoteric (adjective)Very unusual and understood or liked by only a small number of people, especially those with special knowledge:जिसे कुछ ही लोग समझ पाएं, गुप्त Synonyms: Abstruse, Arcane, Recondite, Inscrutable, Cryptic · Antonyms: Exoteric, Comprehensible, Perspicuous, Superficial, Shallow
  • Renowned (adjective)Famous for something.प्रसिद्ध, मशहूर, प्रख्यात Synonyms: Illustrious, Eminent, Notorious, Famed, Popular, Distinguished · Antonyms: Common, Anonymous, Nameless, Obscure
  • Scrutiny (noun)The careful and detailed examination of something:जांच, छान-बीन, सूक्ष्म परीक्षण Synonyms: Perusal, Audit, Probe, Inquisition, Exploration, Inspection · Antonyms: Glimpse, Glance, Cursory Look, Peep, Scan
  • Transcend (verb)To go beyond or rise above a limit, or be greater than something ordinary:पार पाना, ऊंचा उठना Synonyms: Eclipse, Surpass, Surmount, Prevail, Outclass, Overcome · Antonyms: Lose, Fall, Surrender, Fail
  • Nimble (adjective)Quick and exact either in movement or thoughts:फुर्तीला, तेज़, चतुर, कुशल Synonyms: Agile, Quick, Spry, Lissom, Lithe, Dexterous · Antonyms: Lumbering, Clumsy, Sluggish, Awkward, Stupid
  • Cornerstone (noun)Something of great importance that everything else depends on:आधारशिला Synonyms: Foundation, Fundament, Mainstay, Keystone, Basis, Core
  • Endowment (noun)Gift of money that is made to an institution such as a school.चंदा, दान Synonyms: Donation, Grant, Charity, Alms, Benefaction, Funding
  • Synergy (noun)The combining of different groups, processes, objects, or people to increase success.तालमेल, मिलजुल कर Synonyms: Collaboration, Cooperation, Symbiosis, Alliance, Union, Teamwork
  • Foster (verb)To encourage the development or growth of ideas or feelings:प्रोत्साहन देना Synonyms: Promote, Encourage, Embolden, Advance · Antonyms: Discourage, Hinder, Inhibit, Suppress, Impede
  • Jeopardize (verb)To put something in danger of loss harm or failure:खतरे में डालना, हानि पहुँचाना Synonyms: Imperil, Endanger, Menace, Threaten, Hazard · Antonyms: Protect, Safe Guard, Preserve, Shelter

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