On 29 June 2018 Vocab24 covered 8 editorials from The Economic Times, The Hindu, The Times of India, The Hindu Editorial Analysis, 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

  • Odious (adjective)Arousing or deserving hatred or repugnance:घिनौना, घृणास्पद Synonyms: Abominable, Detestable, Abhorrent, Noxious · Antonyms: Innocuous, Inoffensive, Delightful, Pleasant
  • Opprobrium (noun)Severe criticism and blame:अपमान, बदनामी Synonyms: Vilification, Obloquy, Vituperation, Condemnation, Criticism, Ignominy · Antonyms: Esteem, Honor, Respect, Admiration, Appreciation
  • Beggar belief (idiom)Be too extraordinary to be believed or described.जो बयान न हो सके Synonyms: Indescribable. Ineffable, Indefinable, Inexpressible · Antonyms: Explainable, Conceivable, Definable, Expressible
  • Rampant (adjective)Happening a lot or becoming worse, usually in a way that is out of control:अनियंत्रित, तेजी से फैलने वाला Synonyms: Uncontrolled, Unrestrained, Unchecked, Unbridled, Rife · Antonyms: Bridled, Checked, Constrained, Controlled, Curbed, Restrained
  • Epidemic (noun)A widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community at a particular time.महामारी, संक्रामक रोग Synonyms: Plague, Pandemic, Outbreak, Widespread · Antonyms: Endemic, Limited, Restricted, Local
  • Vileness (noun)The state or quality of being utterly evil.नीचतापूर्ण, दुष्टता Synonyms: Atrociousness, Depravedness, Diabolicalness, Enormity, Heinousness, Monstrosity · Antonyms: Goodness, Righteousness, Virtuousness
  • Revulsion (noun)A sense of disgust and loathing.घृणा Synonyms: Disgust, Repulsion, Repugnance, Detestation, Aversion, Hatred · Antonyms: Liking, Fondness, Penchant, Predilection
  • Hammer away at (idiom)To work at something with determination for an extended period:लगातार कुछ करना Synonyms: Persistency, Obstinacy, Tenacity, Incessantly
  • Retrograde (adjective)Directed or moving backwards.पतित होना, पीछे हटना Synonyms: Retrogressive, Regress, Decline, Retreat, Degenerate · Antonyms: Progress, Advance, Forward, Improve
  • Nefarious (adjective)(Especially of activities) morally bad.कुटिल, अति दुष्ट, बेईमान Synonyms: Wicked, Iniquitous, Egregious, Atrocious, Corrupt · Antonyms: Virtuous, Honourable, Ethical, Righteous

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