On 3 August 2018 Vocab24 covered 7 editorials from The Times of India, The Economic Times, 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

  • Acronym (noun)An abbreviation consisting of the first letters of each word in the name of something, pronounced as a word:संक्षिप्त रूप, प्रथमाक्षरी शब्द Synonyms: Abbreviation, Acrostic, Contraction, Shortening · Antonyms: Expansion, Elaboration, Full-Form
  • Democles’ word (adjective)Any imminent, impending, or eventual trouble, danger, or disaster.सर पर मंडराता हुआ ख़तरा Synonyms: Threat, Menace, Peril, Risk, Jeopardy · Antonyms: Safety, Protection, Security
  • Discernible (adjective)Able to be seen, recognized, or understood:देख पड़ने योग्‍य, समझ में आने योग्य Synonyms: Detectable, Noticeable, Perceptible, Observable · Antonyms: Imperceptible, Indistinguishable, Hidden, Obscure
  • Dichotomy (adjective)A difference between two completely opposite ideas or things.द्विभाजन, बड़ा अंतर Synonyms: Contradiction, Incongruity, Polarity, Contrast · Antonyms: Similarity, Agreement, Sameness
  • Rabble-rousing (noun)Encouragement that a person gives to a group of people to behave violently or aggressively, often for that person's own political advantage.भड़काने वाली, भीड़-गर्मजोशी Synonyms: Seditious, Provocative, Instigative, Incitive · Antonyms: Dissuade, Deter, Discourage
  • Complicit (adjective)Involved with others in an activity that is unlawful or morally wrong.बुरे काम में साझेदारी, अपराध में भागीदारी Synonyms: Conniving, Crafty, Abetment, Intrigue, Collusion · Antonyms: Forthright, Honest, Open, Straightforward
  • Alarmist (noun)Someone who exaggerates a danger and so causes needless worry or panic.भय उत्पन्न करनेवाला, भय फैलानेवाला Synonyms: Scaremonger, Pessimist, Doomsayer · Antonyms: Optimist, Pollyanna
  • Dither (verb)Be indecisive.दुविधाग्रस्त होना Synonyms: Hesitate, Falter, Waver, Teeter, Vacillate · Antonyms: Determined, Certain, Steady, Unwavering
  • Persecution (noun)Hostility and ill-treatment, especially because of race or political or religious beliefs.उत्पीड़न, अत्याचार, ज़ुल्म Synonyms: Torture, Oppression, Abuse, Victimisation · Antonyms: Succour, Aid, Help
  • Quell (verb)Put an end to (a rebellion or other disorder), typically by the use of force.शांत करना, कुचलना, वश में करना Synonyms: Suppress, Extinguish, Quash, Subdue · Antonyms: Provoke, Incite, Encourage

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