The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary 29 Nov 2018 – 10 Words with Hindi Meaning, 5 Editorials

On 29 November 2018 Vocab24 covered 5 editorials from SSC CPO 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

Disingenuous (adjective) – Not straightforward or candid; giving a false appearance of frankness.कपटी, धूर्त Synonyms: Insincere, Deceitful, Hypocritical, Dishonest · Antonyms: Artless, Sincere, Candid, Frank
Downright (adjective) – Utter; complete.पूर्णत Synonyms: Complete, Total, Absolute, Out-and-Out · Antonyms: Partial, Uncertain, Doubtful
Cynicism (noun) – Believing that people are only interested in themselves and are not sincere.निंदापूर्ण रवैया Synonyms: Pessimism, Distrust, Incredulity, Skepticism · Antonyms: Trust, Faith, Optimism
Relinquish (verb) – Voluntarily cease to keep or claim; give up.त्यागना Synonyms: Cede, Surrender, Yield, Renounce · Antonyms: Keep, Retain, Continue
Propriety (noun) – Socially acceptable behavior.शिष्टाचार, तमीज़ Synonyms: Decency, Decorum, Politeness, Etiquette · Antonyms: Crookedness Incivility, Vulgarity
Outrageous (adjective) – Shockingly bad or excessive.अपमानजनक Synonyms: Disgraceful, Shameful, Egregious, Scandalous · Antonyms: Acceptable, Mild, Moderate
Pretext (noun) – A pretended reason for doing something that is used to hide the real reason.बहाना Synonyms: Guise, Pretence, Excuse, Ruse · Antonyms: Reality, Truth
Vindicate (verb) – To free from allegation or blame.निर्दोष ठहराना Synonyms: Exculpate, Absolve, Exonerate, Acquit · Antonyms: Incriminate, Convict, Accuse, Blame
Tarnish (verb) – To affect slightly with something morally bad or undesirable.कलंकति करना Synonyms: Blemish, Taint, Vitiate, Mar · Antonyms: Cleanse, Purify, Glorify, Hallow
Articulate (adjective) – Able to express oneself clearly and well.स्पष्ट बोलना Synonyms: Eloquent, Fluent, Coherent, Lucid · Antonyms: Faltering, Stammering, Hesitant