The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary 19 Feb 2019 – 10 Words with Hindi Meaning, 7 Editorials

On 19 February 2019 Vocab24 covered 7 editorials from The Times of India, The Economic Times, Vocab Video of the Day, The Hindu, One Word Substitution 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

Confound (verb) – To confuse and very much surprise someone, so that they are unable to explain or deal with a situation.उलझन में डालना, हक्का-बक्का करना Synonyms: Nonplus, Discombobulate, Stupefy, Flabbergast · Antonyms: Explicate, Clarify, Enlighten
Dastardly (adjective ) – Evil and cruel.नीचतापूर्ण, कायर Synonyms: Iniquitous, Diabolical, Nefarious, Reprehensible · Antonyms: Noble, Praiseworthy, Gallant, Valorous
In the offing (idioms) – Likely to happen or appear soon.शीघ्र ही होनेवाला Synonyms: Imminent, Impending, Looming, Forthcoming · Antonyms: Improbable, Distant, Unlikely, Escapable
Impetus (noun) – Something that makes a process or activity happen or happen more quickly.प्रोत्साहन , प्रेरणा Synonyms: Incitement, Motivation, Incentive, Stimulus · Antonyms: Hindrance, Blockage, Deterrent
Few and far between (idioms) – Rare or seldom-seen.बहुत कम दिखने वाला Synonyms: Sporadic, Scarce, Infrequent, Intermittent · Antonyms: Daily, Regular, Frequent
Retribution (adjective) – The act or an instance of responding to an injury with an injury.प्रतिकार, बदला Synonyms: Reprisal, Requital, Retaliation, Vengeance · Antonyms: Leniency, Lenity, Mercy, Clemency
Robust (adjective) – Strong and healthy.तगड़ा, हट्टा कट्टा Synonyms: Brawny, Sturdy, Sinewy, Powerful, Potent · Antonyms: Feeble, Frail, Emaciated
Leverage (noun) – Ability to influence situations or people so that you can control what happens.प्रभावन क्षमता Synonyms: Clout, Control, Domination, Influence · Antonyms: Helplessness, Impotence, Weakness
Vilify (verb) – Speak or write about in an abusively disparaging manner.गाली देना, बदनाम करना Synonyms: Pillory, Lambaste, Calumniate, Asperse · Antonyms: Revere, Venerate, Exalt
Covert (adjective) – Secret or hidden.छिपा हुआ, गुप्त Synonyms: Surreptitious, Clandestine, Undercover, Furtive · Antonyms: Obvious, Visible, Exposed, Manifest