On 27 December 2018 Vocab24 covered 7 editorials from SSC CPO PRE SPECIAL, The Times of India, The Economic Times, Vocab Video of the Day, CURRENT AFFAIRS SHOW, 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

  • Furore (noun)An outbreak of public anger or excitement.कोहराम Synonyms: Turmoil, Commotion, Tumult, Hysteria · Antonyms: Placidity, Repose, Tranquillity
  • Surveillance (noun)Close observation, especially of a suspected spy or criminal.निगरानी, चौकसी Synonyms: Supervision, Vigil, Inspection, Scrutiny · Antonyms: Neglect, Carelessness, Ignorance
  • Ambiguous (adjective)Open to more than one interpretation; not having one obvious meaning.अस्पष्ट, अनेकार्थक Synonyms: Equivocal, Ambivalent, Esoteric, Recondite · Antonyms: Definite, Explicit, Clear
  • Pre-empt (verb)Take action in order to prevent (an anticipated event) happening.रोक देना Synonyms: Forestall, Prevent, Anticipate, Obstruct
  • Pragmatic (adjective)Dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations.व्यावहारिक, यथार्थ Synonyms: Practical, Realistic, Utilitarian, Rational · Antonyms: Idealistic, Impractical, Unrealistic, Utopian
  • To go overboard (idioms)To do something to a greater extent than is necessary or reasonable.किसी चीज को बहुत अधिक करना, हद करना Synonyms: Overdo, Go, Too Far, Exaggerate, Overindulge · Antonyms: Play Down
  • Corollary (noun)Something that naturally follows.स्वाभाविक परिणाम Synonyms: Result, Outcome, Consequence, Aftermath · Antonyms: Reason, Causation
  • Overdue (adjective)Not having arrived, happened, or been done by the expected time.विलंबित, ठीक समय पर अदा न किया हुआ Synonyms: Behind, Delinquent, Late, Tardy · Antonyms: Early, Precocious, Prompt
  • Encroachment (noun)Intrusion on a person's territory, rights, etc.अतिक्रमण, घुस पड़ना Synonyms: Intrusion, Invasion, Trespass, Infringement, Infraction
  • Staunch (adjective)Firm in oneʼs allegiance to someone or something.सच्चा, निष्ठावान Synonyms: Faithful, Stalwart, Steadfast, Unwavering · Antonyms: Disloyal, Faithless, Perfidious, Treacherous

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