On 13 June 2018 Vocab24 covered 7 editorials from The Economic Times, 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

  • Conciliatory (adjective)Intended to gain goodwill or favor or to reduce hostility.समझौताकारी, मिलाप करनेवाला Synonyms: Propitiatory, Placatory, Mollifying, Irenic, Appeasing · Antonyms: Antagonizing, Antipathetic, Hostile, Inhospitable, Inimical, Unfriendly
  • Rhetoric (noun)Speech or writing intended to be effective and influence people:भाषण कला Synonyms: Oratory, Eloquence, Grandiloquence, Fustian, Verbosity · Antonyms: Conciseness, Inarticulateness, Silence, Quiet
  • Play Down (idiom)To make something seem less important or remarkable.किसी का महत्त्व कम करना Synonyms: Belittle, Underrate, Underplay, De- Emphasize, Underestimate · Antonyms: Glorify, Extol, Exalt, Laud, Praise
  • Dismount (verb)To alight from an elevated position (as on a horse):उतरना या उतारना Synonyms: Disembark, Descend, Alight, Get-Off, Disassemble · Antonyms: Climb, Embark, Mount, Ascend, Assemble, Construct
  • Parley (noun)A discussion between two groups of people, especially one that is intended to end an argument.बातचीत, संवाद, परस्पर वार्तालाप Synonyms: Negotiation, Summit, Dialogue, Consultation, Colloquy
  • Fraught (adjective)Full of unpleasant things such as problems or dangers.दिक्कतों से भरा हुआ, लदा हुआ Synonyms: Laden, Abound, Loaded, Profuse, Bo · Antonyms: Empty, Void, Vacuous, Barren
  • Hawkish (adjective)Advocating an aggressive or warlike policy, especially in foreign affairs.जंगी, जुझारू, लड़ाकू Synonyms: Belligerent, Combative, Pugnacious, Hostile, Warlike · Antonyms: Amicable, Dovish, Pacifistic, Genial
  • Rationale (noun)A set of reasons or a logical basis for a course of action or belief.तर्क, तर्काधार Synonyms: Reason, Justification, Logic, Sense · Antonyms: Nonsensicalness, Unreasonableness, Senselessness, Illogic
  • Bogey (noun)Something feared, esp. when the fear is not based on reason:जो डर का कारन है Synonyms: Apparition, Ghost, Spook, Spirit, Phantom
  • Bombardment (noun)A continuous attack with bombs, shells, or other missiles.बमबारी, गोलंदाज़ी Synonyms: Barrage, Bombing, Cannonade, Fusillade, Salvo · Antonyms: Defence, Shield, Guard

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