The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary 8 Sep 2018 – 10 Words with Hindi Meaning, 5 Editorials

On 8 September 2018 Vocab24 covered 5 editorials from SSC CHSL Pre Special, The Times of India, 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

Inimical (adjective) – Tending to obstruct or harm.हानिकार, विद्वेषपूर्ण Synonyms: Detrimental, Deleterious, Pernicious, Calamitous · Antonyms: Advantageous, Favorable, Friendly, Hospitable
Sacrilege (noun) – An act of great disrespect shown to God or to sacred ideas, people, or things.पवित्र वस्तुओं का अनादर Synonyms: Desecration, Profanity, Blasphemy, Impiety · Antonyms: Adoration, Glorification, Worship
Iron hand (idiom) – Stern or rigorous control.कठोर नियंत्रण Synonyms: Oppressive, Stringent, Ruthless, Strict · Antonyms: Humble, Submissive, Meek, Compassionate
Mayhem (noun) – Violent or extreme disorder; chaos.अफरा-तफरी, खलबली Synonyms: Bedlam, Pandemonium, Tumult, Uproar, Turmoil · Antonyms: Peace, Calm, Harmony, Order
Defilement (noun) – Process of making unclean and impure.दूषित करना, मैला करना Synonyms: Contamination, Befoulment, Debasement, Adulteration · Antonyms: Purification, Consecration, Sanctification, Immaculate
Abhorrent (adjective) – Causing or deserving strong dislike or hatred.घिनौना, घृणित Synonyms: Detestable, Loathsome, Obnoxious, Repugnant · Antonyms: Admirable, Palatable, Appreciative, Pleasant
Punitive (adjective) – Inflicting, involving, or aiming at punishment.दंडात्मक Synonyms: Disciplinary, Castigatory, Penalising, Retaliatory · Antonyms: Rewarding, Exculpating, Exonerating, Vindicating
Uphold (verb) – Confirm or support (something which has been questioned).कायम रखना, समर्थन करना Synonyms: Sustain, Support, Endorse, Advocate, Espouse · Antonyms: Abandon, Oppose, Deny, Contradict
Offend (verb) – Commit an illegal act, cause to feel upset, annoyed, or resentful.अपराध करना, अपमान करना Synonyms: Infringe, Transgress, Scandalise, Affront, Disrespect · Antonyms: Delight, Flatter, Please, Obey
Leniency (noun) – Kind, gentle, or compassionate treatment especially towards someone who is undeserving of it.उदारता, ढिलाई Synonyms: Clemency, Lenity, Mercy, Forbearance · Antonyms: Cruelty, Atrocity, Viciousness, Vengeance