The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary 18 Aug 2018 – 10 Words with Hindi Meaning, 7 Editorials

On 18 August 2018 Vocab24 covered 7 editorials from SSC CPO PRE SPECIAL, The Times of India, The Hindu, 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

Disparate (adjective) – Different in every way:भिन्न Synonyms: Contrasting, Heterogeneous, Distinct, Incomparable · Antonyms: Alike, Analogous, Similar
Posit (verb) – To suggest something as a basic fact or principle from which a further idea is formed or developed:स्वयं सिद्ध मान लेना, कल्पना करना Synonyms: Postulate, Put Forward, Propound, Predicate, Hypothesize · Antonyms: Disbelieve, Reject, Deny
Covert (adjective) – Hidden or secret:छिपा हुआ, गुप्त, अप्रकट Synonyms: Clandestine, Surreptitious, Furtive, Stealthy · Antonyms: Open, Overt, Public, Exposed
Quintessential (adjective) – Representing the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class.सर्वोत्कृष्ट, सारमय Synonyms: Typical, Ideal, Exemplar, Archetypal, Model · Antonyms: Atypical, Mediocre, Normal, Average
Enigma (noun) – Something that is mysterious and seems impossible to understand completely:पहेली, रहस्य Synonyms: Conundrum, Perplexity, Paradox, Quandary, Puzzle · Antonyms: Simplicity, Clearness, Solution
Catapult (verb) – To throw someone or something with great force.फ़ेक देना Synonyms: Fling, Propel, Hurl, Launch, Throw
Sulk (verb) – To be silent and bad-tempered for a while because you are annoyed about something.रूठ जाना, नाराज़ होना Synonyms: Brood, Mope, Scowl, Grump · Antonyms: Be Happy, Be Cheerfu
Hegemony (noun) – Leadership or dominance, especially by one state or social group over others.प्राधान्य, नेतृत्व Synonyms: Supremacy, Predominance, Ascendancy, Rule · Antonyms: Impotency, Weakness, Subservience
Pre-eminent (adjective) – Standing above others in rank, importance, or achievement.पूर्वप्रतिष्ठित, श्रेष्ठ Synonyms: Illustrious, Noteworthy, Prestigious, Distinguished · Antonyms: Insignificant, Minor, Inferior, Uncelebrated, Unsung
Strident (adjective) – Characterized by harsh, insistent, and discordant sound.तीक्ष्ण, कर्कश, सुनने में कड़ा Synonyms: Shrill, Raucous, Clamorous, Vociferous · Antonyms: Subdued, Dulcet, Mellifluous