On 9 April 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

  • Tarnish (verb)Meaning: make or become less valuable or respectedकलंकति करना Synonyms: Stain, Traduce, Slur, Calumniate, Denigrate, Stigmatize · Antonyms: Cleanse, Honor, Ennoble, Dignify
  • Ascent (noun)Meaning: an upward slope or path that one may walk or climb; a rise to a higher social or professional rank.आरोहण, चढ़ाव Synonyms: Acclivity, Incline, Slant, Soaring, Ascension · Antonyms: Descent, Decline, Declivity, Degradation, Dip
  • Eminent (adjective)Meaning: (of a person) famous and respected within a particular sphere.प्रख्यात Synonyms: Prominent, Illustrious, Distinguished, Preeminent, Renowned, Exalted · Antonyms: Insignificant, Inferior, Ordinary, Unknown
  • Pertinent (adjective)Meaning: relevant or applicable to a particular matterउचित, संगत Synonyms: Apposite, Appropriate, Apt, Germane, Ad Rem · Antonyms: Irrelevant, Extraneous, Unfitting, Inconsequent
  • Meddle (verb)Meaning: interfere in something that is not one's concern.हस्तक्षेप करना Synonyms: Tamper, Fiddle, Intervene, Interlope, Pry, Poke · Antonyms: Leave Alone, Avoid, Ignore
  • Scarce (adjective)Meaning: (especially of food, money, or some other resource) insufficient for the demand.दुर्लभ, अल्प Synonyms: Meager, Sparse, Paltry, Exiguous, Scant · Antonyms: Ample, Abundant, Plentiful, Copious, Profuse
  • Acute (adjective)Meaning: (of a bad, difficult, or unwelcome situation or phenomenon) present or experienced to a severe or intense degree.तीव्र, विकट Synonyms: Severe, Critical, Dire, Drastic, Grave · Antonyms: Obtuse, Moderate, Negligible, Blunt
  • Harrowing (adjective)Meaning: acutely distressing.शोकजनक Synonyms: Agonizing, Excruciating, Torturous, Tormenting, Traumatic · Antonyms: Pleasing, Gratifying, Calming, Bearable
  • Usher (verb)Meaning: show or guide (someone) somewhere.पथप्रदर्शन करना Synonyms: Lead, Escort, Accompany, Shepherd · Antonyms: Follow, Tail, Chase After
  • Unpalatable (adjective)Meaning: difficult to put up with or accept; not pleasant to taste.असंतोषजनक, अखाद्य Synonyms: Repugnant, Objectionable, Unwelcome, Unsavory · Antonyms: Palatable, Agreeable, Satisfactory, Sapid

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