On 9 February 2019 Vocab24 covered 6 editorials from The Hindu, The Times of India, Reading Comprehension Test 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

  • Sordid (adjective)Very bad or dirtyमैला, गन्दा Synonyms: Sullied, Squalid, Besmirched, Smudged · Antonyms: Immaculate, Limpid, Taintless
  • Inexorable (adjective)Impossible to stop or preventनिष्ठुर, हठीला Synonyms: Intransigent, Adamant, Obdurate, Unremitting · Antonyms: Lenient, Flexible, Yielding
  • Pulverize (verb)Reduce to fine particles.पीसना, चूर-चूर करना Synonyms: Atomize, Comminute, Grind , Decimate · Antonyms: Build, Construct, Integrate
  • Expedient (adjective)Helpful or useful in a particular situation, but sometimes not morally acceptable :फ़ायदेमंद उपाय Synonyms: Advantageous, Beneficial, Utilitarian, Convenient · Antonyms: Imprudent, Unworkable, Unfeasible
  • Capricious (adjective)Given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behaviour.चंचल , मनमौजी Synonyms: Fickle, Mercurial, Volatile, Whimsical · Antonyms: Immutable, Stable, Unchangeable,
  • Incarcerate (verb)to put in prisonक़ैद कर देना Synonyms: Immure, Intern, Confine, Detain · Antonyms: Manumit, Emancipate, Enfranchise, Unfetter
  • Intricate (adjective)Very complicated or detailed.पेचीदा, जटिल Synonyms: Byzantine, Convoluted, Tortuous · Antonyms: Plain, Simple, Easy
  • Abridge (verb)To shortenसंक्षेप करना Synonyms: Curtail, Truncate, Abbreviate, Syncopate · Antonyms: Protract, Prolong, Augment
  • Coercive (adjective)Relating to or using force or threats.बलपूर्वक Synonyms: Compulsory, Forced, Imperative, Obligatory · Antonyms: Discretionary , Optional, Voluntary
  • Vile (adjective)Evil or disgusting.नीच Synonyms: Despicable, Wicked, Iniquitous, Nefarious · Antonyms: Ethical, Virtuous, Honest, Honorable

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