The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary 9 Nov 2018 – 10 Words with Hindi Meaning, 4 Editorials

On 9 November 2018 Vocab24 covered 4 editorials from SSC CPO PRE SPECIAL, The Times of India, The Indian Express, 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

Vortex (noun) – A mass of air or water that spins around very fast and pulls objects into its empty centre.भंवर, बवंडर Synonyms: Whirlpool, Maelstrom, Eddy, Swirl, Spiral
Conjecture (noun) – An opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information.अनुमान, निराधार कल्पना Synonyms: Guess, Surmise, Speculation, Hypothesis · Antonyms: Fact, Proof, Certainty
Fungible (adjective) – Capable of being substituted in place of one another.अदला-बदली करने योग्य Synonyms: Commutable, Exchangeable, Interchangeable, Substitutable · Antonyms: Different, Dissimilar
Visceral (adjective) – Based on deep feeling and emotional reactions rather than on reason or thought.अंतर्बोध से प्राफ्त Synonyms: Intuitive, Instinctive, Gut, Spontaneous · Antonyms: Reasoned, Analytic
Throw a monkey wrench into (idioms) – To do something that prevents a plan or activity from succeeding.कुछ ऐसा करना जो योजना को सफल होने से रोकता है Synonyms: Disrupt, Hamper, Cripple, Hinder · Antonyms: Aid, Assist, Encourage, Permit
Dexterity (noun) – Skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands.निपुणता, कौशल Synonyms: Deftness, Adeptness, Adroitness, Sleight · Antonyms: Clumsiness, Ineptitude, Maladroitness, Gracelessness
Predilection (noun) – A preference for something; a strong liking.पूर्वाभिरुचि, झुकाव Synonyms: Penchant, Proclivity, Fondness, Propensity · Antonyms: Disinclination, Dislike, Aversion, Repugnance
Preponderant (adjective) – Having superior weight, force, or influence.प्रधान, प्रमुख, हावी Synonyms: Predominant, Paramount, Preeminent, Supreme · Antonyms: Insignificant, Inferior, Mediocre
Abridge (verb) – To make less in extent or duration.संक्षेप करना, कम करना Synonyms: Abbreviate, Curtail, Syncopate, Truncate · Antonyms: Elongate, Extend, Prolong, Protract
Intangible (adjective) – Unable to be touched; not having physical presence. Synonyms: Impalpable, Abstract , Insubstantial, Imperceptible · Antonyms: Palpable, Tactile, Tangible, Touchable