On 30 June 2018 Vocab24 covered 7 editorials from The Economic Times, The Times of India, The Hindu, The Hindu Editorial Analysis, 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

  • Miffed (adjective)Somewhat annoyed.नाराज़, चिढ़ा हुआ, गुस्से में Synonyms: Peeved, Irked, Irritated, Offended · Antonyms: Pleased, Happy, Delighted, Gratified
  • Alternative (noun)Offering or expressing a choice.विकल्प Synonyms: Option, Substitute, Replacement, Other · Antonyms: Obligation, Necessity, Compulsion, Hobson’s Choice
  • Perilous (adjective)Full of danger or risk.जोखिम का Synonyms: Precarious, Parlous, Hazardous, Jeopardizing, Venturesome · Antonyms: Harmless, Safe, Innocuous, Nonhazardous, Nonthreatening
  • Skirmish (noun)A short unexpected fight or battle.मुठभेड़ Synonyms: Encounter, Clash, Fracas, Argument, Squabble, Brawl · Antonyms: Truce, Peace, Agreement, Harmony, Accord
  • Outright (adverb)Completely or instantly.पूर्ण रूप से Synonyms: Entirely, Absolutely, Utterly, Totally, Fully · Antonyms: Incomplete, Partial, Doubtful, Equivocal
  • Compel (verb)To force someone to do something.मजबूर करना, विवश करना Synonyms: Oblige, Coerce, Impel, Enforce, Constrain · Antonyms: Convince, Induce, Persuade, Satisfy
  • Retaliate (verb)Make an attack in return for a similar attack.हमले या नुकसान का जवाब देना, पलट कर हमला करना Synonyms: Reciprocate, Revenge, Retort, Requite · Antonyms: Condone, Forgive, Pardon, Remit
  • Predatory (adjective)Inclined or intended to injure or exploit others for personal gain or profit.हिंसक, लुटेरा Synonyms: Exploitative, Wolfish, Rapacious, Greedy, Acquisitive, Avaricious · Antonyms: Herbivorous, Gentle, Tame, Charitable, Generous
  • Proliferate (verb)To increase a lot and suddenly in number:संख्या में बढ़ना Synonyms: Multiply, Burgeon, Reproduce, Propagate · Antonyms: Dwindle, Decline, Wane, Deminish
  • Ponder (verb)Think about (something) carefully, especially before making a decision or reaching a conclusion.विचारना, सोचना Synonyms: Contemplate, Meditate, Ruminate, Mull, Cogitate · Antonyms: Disregard, Ignore, Overlook, Slight

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