On 1 June 2018 Vocab24 covered 7 editorials from The Times of India, The Hindu, Vocab Video of the Day, CURRENT AFFAIRS SHOW, The Indian Express 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

  • Circumspect (adjective)Careful and unwilling to take risks.सतर्क, चौकस, सावधान Synonyms: Chary, Gingerly, Prudent, Discreet Cautious, Heedful, Scrupulous · Antonyms: Rash, Negligent, Imprudent, Impetuous Injudicious
  • Attrition (noun)The process of reducing something’s strength on effectiveness through sustained attack or pressure.लगातार हमला करके किसी की ताकत को धीरे – धीरे कम करना Synonyms: Abrasion, Debilitation, Attenuation, Enfeebling · Antonyms: Buildup, Fortification, Reinforce, Enhancing
  • Parley (noun)A discussion between two groups of people, especially to end an argument.बातचीत, समझौता वार्तालाप Synonyms: Conference, Colloquy, Debate, Negotiation, Symposium, Deliberation
  • Rife (adjective)Very common and wide spread/ in a great quantity.ज्‍यादा, प्रचलित, फैला हुआ Synonyms: Prevalent, Ubiquitous, Pervasive, Extensive Pandemic, Abundant · Antonyms: Limited, Uncommon, Scarce, Confined, Finite
  • Proxy (noun)Authority given to a person to act for someone else.प्रतिनिधि Synonyms: Representative, Surrogate, Substitute, Deputy, Emissary, Envoy
  • Sporadic (adjective)Occurring at irregular internals.छितराया हुआ, कहीं-कहीं Synonyms: Occasional, Spasmodic, Intermittent, Erratic, Scattered · Antonyms: Frequent, Periodic, Regular, Continuous, Constant
  • In the dock (idiom)On trial in court, especially for criminal case.अदालती परिक्षण पर Synonyms: Prosecute, Sue, Indict, Arraign
  • Upset the applecart (idiom)To ruin or interfere with one’s plans or goals.किसी को योजना में हस्‍तेक्षप करना Synonyms: Frustrate, Spoil, Thwart, Intercept, Impede · Antonyms: Help, Facilitate, Assist, Aid, Encourage
  • Maverick (noun)A person who thinks and acts independently and differently from others.आवारा व्‍यक्ति जो दूसरों से स्‍वतंत्र रूप से सोचता तथा कार्य करता है Synonyms: Non Conformist, Bohemian, Eccentric Unorthodox, Dissident · Antonyms: Convention, Follower, Conformist Conservative
  • Tentative (adjective)Not certain or fixed.जो निश्चित या तय ना हो Synonyms: Provisional, Uncertain, Hesitant, Unsure, Conditional, Doubtful · Antonyms: Unconditional, Certain, Final, Absolute, Confident

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