Editorial Vocabulary – 16 February 2019

On 16 February 2019 Vocab24 covered 6 editorials from The Time of India, The Hindu, The Economic Times, Reading Comprehension Test, The Times of India 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

• Reminiscent (adjective) – Tending to remind one of something. (याद ताजा करने वाला, स्मृति जगानेवाला Synonyms: Evocative, Redolent, Nostalgic, Remindful · Antonyms: Forgetful, Oblivious
• Demagogue (noun) – A leader who makes use of popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power.जनोत्तेजक नेता Synonyms: Rabble-Rouser, Agitator, Fomenter, Inciter · Antonyms: Peacemaker, Uniter, Reconciler
• Perusal (noun) – The action of reading or examining something.अध्ययन, पठन Synonyms: Inspection, Scrutiny, Examination, Survey · Antonyms: Ignore, Neglect, Glance, Cursory-Look
• Venerable (noun) – Deserving honor and respect especially by reason of age.सम्मानित, आदरणीय Synonyms: Hallowed, Revered , Sacred, Venerated · Antonyms: Contemptible, Despicable, Detestable, Ignominious
• Pulpit (noun) – A raised flat surface where a priest or minister stands when leading a worship service.मंच Synonyms: Podium, Rostrum Dais, Stage, Altar
• Innuendo (noun) – Indirect reference to something rude or unpleasant.ताना, व्यंग्य Synonyms: Imputation, Insinuation, Allusion, Implication, Suggestion
• Blithe (adjective) – Happy and without worry:ज़िंदादिल, प्रफुल्ल Synonyms: Cheerful, Buoyant, Jaunty, Insouciant · Antonyms: Morose, Gloomy, Melancholic, Sulky
• Fallacy (noun) – An idea that a lot of people think is true but is in fact false.ग़लतापना, तर्कदोष Synonyms: Sophistry, Misconception, Error, Myth · Antonyms: Truth, Verity, Veracity, Correctness
• Vilify (verb) – Speak or write about in an abusively disparaging manner.गाली देना, मिथ्यापवाद करना Synonyms: Denigrate, Calumniate, Lambaste, Pillory · Antonyms: Exalt, Commend, Lionize
• Conjecture (noun) – An opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information.अनुमान Synonyms: Speculation, Surmise, Notion, Assumption · Antonyms: Fact, Proof, Reality

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Editorials of the day (free)

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  The Time of India

  After pulwama
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  The Hindu

  Bad call on bjp's impatience in karnataka
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  The Economic Times

  For delhi statehood puducherry merger
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  The Hindu

  Dealing with the thought police

Prime editorials of the day

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  Prime Reading Comprehension Test

  5 q | 10 min
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  Prime The Times of India

  It’s raining quotas