On 2 March 2019 Vocab24 covered 5 editorials from The Economic Times, The Times of India, The Hindu, 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

  • On a razor’s edge (idioms)To the point of doing something risky or dangerous.जोखिम भरा, खतरनाक Synonyms: Risky, Precarious, Hazardous, Dicey, Perilous · Antonyms: Safe, Secure, Innocuous
  • Carry the can (idioms)To take the blame for something, often another's mistakes or misdeeds:दोष अपने सिर लेना Synonyms: Face the music, Shoulder the blame, Be the scapegoat, Be the fall guy
  • Enunciation (noun)To state something clearly and often officially.उच्चारण, घोषणा Synonyms: Articulation, Elocution, Diction, Pronunciation
  • Split hairs (idioms)To make or focus on trivial or petty details, differences, or distinctions.दोष ढूंढना Synonyms: Nit-pick, Quibble, Pettifog, Pick holes in
  • Transgression (noun)An act that goes against a law, rule, or code of conduct.उल्लंघन, अपराध Synonyms: Infringement, Contravention, Felony, Delinquency · Antonyms: Obedience, Nonviolence, Duty, Conduct
  • Recourse (noun)A source of help in a difficult situation.उपाय, सहारा Synonyms: Option, Possibility, Alternative, Resort, Expedient · Antonyms: Blockage, Obstruction
  • Grudgingly (adverb)Unwillingly:अनिच्छापूर्वक, अनचाहे रूप से Synonyms: Reluctantly, Warily, Hesitantly, Resentfully · Antonyms: Willingly, Voluntarily, Happily
  • Quip (verb)Make a witty remark.चतुराईपूर्ण उत्तर देना, चट् से जवाब देना Synonyms: Jest, Pun, Epigram, Wisecrack, Gibe
  • Deterrent (adjective)Something that makes movement or progress difficult.निवारक Synonyms: Fetter, Impediment, Inhibition Encumbrance · Antonyms: Catalyst, Stimulant
  • Testimony (noun)Evidence or proof of something.गवाही, साक्ष्य, सबूत Synonyms: Testament, Proof, Evidence, Confirmation, Witness · Antonyms: Disproof, Surmise, Refutation

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