The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary 18 Feb 2019 – 10 Words with Hindi Meaning, 7 Editorials

On 18 February 2019 Vocab24 covered 7 editorials from The Times of India, The Economic Times, Vocab Video of the Day, The Hindu, Synonyms Quiz 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

Jettison (verb) – To throw goods, fuel, or equipment from a ship or aircraft to make it lighter:बोझ गिराना Synonyms: Discarding, Disposal, Riddance, Dispensation · Antonyms: Collection, Deposit, Gathering
Bigotry (noun) – Stubborn or intolerant adherence to one's opinions or prejudices.कट्टरता Synonyms: Dogmatism, Parochialism, Sectarianism, Conservatism · Antonyms: Broad-Mindedness, Liberalism, Tolerance
On the back burner (idioms) – On hold or suspended temporarily.लटकाव, निलम्बन Synonyms: Abeyance, Suspension, Postponed, In Limbo · Antonyms: Limelight, Priority, Precedence
Proliferation (noun) – Rapid increase in numbers.तीव्र वृद्धि ,प्रसार Synonyms: Accretion, Increment, Augmentation, Reproduction · Antonyms: Abatement, Diminution, Retrenchment
Premise (noun) – An idea or theory on which a statement or action is based:आधार Synonyms: Assumption, Supposition, Postulate, Hypothetical
Derisive (adjective) – So foolish or pointless as to be worthy of scornful laughter.हास्यजनक, उपहासपूर्ण Synonyms: Absurd, Farcical, Preposterous, Asinine · Antonyms: Serious, Solemn, Praising, Complimentary
Brazenly (adverb) – In a bold and shameless way.बेशर्मी से, ढिठाई से Synonyms: Flagrantly, Blatantly, Unabashedly , Fearlessly · Antonyms: Suavely, Courteously, Fearfully, Secretly
Crony (noun) – A close friend or companion.यार, मित्र Synonyms: Cohort, Comrade, Confidant, Chum · Antonyms: Adversary, Antagonist, Nemesis, Enemy
Stunt (verb) – To hold back the normal growth of.विकसित होने से रोक देना Synonyms: Dwarf, Suppress, Downsize, Shrink · Antonyms: Foster, Nourish, Nurture
Intriguing (adjective) – Holding the attention or provoking interest.दिलचस्प, लुभावना Synonyms: Engrossing, Enthralling, Riveting, Bewitching · Antonyms: Tedious, Dreary, Monotonous