The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary 15 Aug 2018 – 10 Words with Hindi Meaning, 6 Editorials

On 15 August 2018 Vocab24 covered 6 editorials from SSC CPO PRE SPECIAL, The Economic Times, The Times of India, Biography (Shaheed Bhagat Singh), The Hindu 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

Blasphemous (adjective) – Showing lack of respect to God or to a religion:ईश्वर- निन्दापूर्ण Synonyms: Profane, Sacrilegious, Impious, Irreverent · Antonyms: Pious, Sacrosanct, Reverent
Echelons (noun) – A particular level or group of people within an organization such as an army or company:श्रेणीबद्ध, टोली, विभाग Synonyms: Level, Rank, Grade, Stratum, Position, Division
Gumption (noun) – The ability to make intelligent decisions especially in everyday matters.तर्कशीलता, सहज बुद्धि Synonyms: Common Sense, Prudence, Sensibleness, Wisdom, Wit · Antonyms: Imprudence, Naivety, Stupidity
Tame (verb) – To control something dangerous or powerful:वश में करना Synonyms: Domesticate, Train, Master, Subdue, Subjugate · Antonyms: Unleash, Liberate
Tycoon (noun) – A wealthy, powerful person in business or industry.शक्तिशाली उद्योगपति, व्यवसाय-प्रमुख Synonyms: Magnate, Mogul, Business Person, Industrialist, Baron · Antonyms: Pauper, Bankrupt, Indigent
Imperial (adjective) – Relating to an empire or something large and impressive in size, grandeur.शाही, राजसी Synonyms: August, Majestic, Royal, Gallant, Glorious · Antonyms: Common, Lowly
Proscribe (verb) – Forbid, especially by law.मनाही करना Synonyms: Prohibit, Interdict, Bar, Forbid · Antonyms: Permit, Sanction, Authorize
Red tape (phrase) – Excessive bureaucracy or adherence to official rules and formalities.दफ्तरशाही Synonyms: Officialism, Formality, Bureaucracy, Paper Work
Ruse (noun) – A trick intended to deceive someone.चाल, छल Synonyms: Contrivance, Expedient, Ploy, Stratagem · Antonyms: Truthfulness, Candour, Honesty
Sanguine (adjective) – Positive and hoping for good things.आशावादी, विश्वासपूर्ण Synonyms: Optimistic, Bullish, Hopeful, Buoyant, Positive · Antonyms: Pessimistic, Pallid, Depressed