On 24 October 2018 Vocab24 covered 7 editorials from SSC CPO PRE SPECIAL, The Hindu, The Times of India, Vocab Video of the Day, CURRENT AFFAIRS SHOW, The Economic Times 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

  • Proclivity (noun)A habitual attraction to some activity or thing.झुकाव, प्रवृत्ति Synonyms: Disposition, Propensity, Penchant, Predilection · Antonyms: Allergy, Averseness, Aversion, Dislike
  • Indoctrination (noun)The process of teaching a person or group to accept a set of beliefs uncritically.दिमाग को भरने की स्थिति, यक़ीन दिलाना Synonyms: Education, Training, Brainwashing, Teaching, Tuition
  • Opprobrium (noun)Harsh criticism or censure.अपमान, तिरस्कार Synonyms: Obloquy, Ignominy, Excoriation, Condemnation · Antonyms: Honor, Respect
  • Ostracization (noun)Banishment from a society or group.समाज से बाहर निकालना, बहिष्कार करना Synonyms: Exclude, Banish, Shun, Expel · Antonyms: Welcome, Include, Embrace
  • Infraction (noun)A violation or infringement of a law or agreement.अतिक्रमण, अपराध, उल्लंघन Synonyms: Infringement, Transgression, Contravention, Breach · Antonyms: Obedience, Non-Violation, Conformity
  • Contrived (adjective)Created or arranged in a way that seems artificial, false and unrealistic.अवास्तविक Synonyms: Artificial, Fake, Pretended, Unnatural · Antonyms: Unfeigned, Genuine, Spontaneous
  • Thwart (verb)Prevent (someone) from accomplishing something. (नकाम बनाना Synonyms: Frustrate, Foil, Obstruct, Hinder · Antonyms: Facilitate, Assist, Aid
  • Potency (noun)The power or ability to exert effort for the accomplishment of a task.शक्ति, बल Synonyms: Strength, Puissance, Potential, Efficacy, Effectiveness · Antonyms: Powerlessness, Weakness, Incapacity, Inability
  • Shudder (verb)To tremble with a sudden convulsive movement, as from horror, fear, or cold.काँप उठना, थरथराना Synonyms: Shiver, Trembling, Tremor, Quiver · Antonyms: Steady, Unwavering
  • Vantage Point (noun)A place, especially a high place, that provides a good, clear view of an area:सुविधाजनक स्थान, प्रेक्षण-स्थल Synonyms: Outlook, Perspective, Standpoint, Viewpoint

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