The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary 15 Apr 2019 – 10 Words with Hindi Meaning, 9 Editorials

On 15 April 2019 Vocab24 covered 9 editorials from The Hindu, The Economic Times, Vocab Video of the Day, Synonyms Quiz, Idioms & Phrases, Spotting Error 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

Spur (verb) – Meaning: give an incentive or encouragement to (someone); promote the development of; stimulateप्रोत्साहित करना, उसकाना Synonyms: Foment, Stimulate, Prod, Induce, Impel, Urge, Stir, Incite, Goad · Antonyms: Discourage, Dissuade, Deter, Hinder
Penance (noun) – Meaning: voluntary self-punishment inflicted as an outward expression of repentance for having done wrong.प्रायश्चित, पछतावा Synonyms: Atonement, Expiation, Contrition, Repentance, Penitence, Remorse · Antonyms: Indifference, Coldness
Unabashed (adjective) – Meaning: not embarrassed, disconcerted, or ashamed.निर्लज्ज Synonyms: Brazen, Unashamed, Barefaced, Blatant · Antonyms: Abashed, Sheepish, Ashamed, Hangdog, Repentant
Prescient (adjective) – Meaning: having or showing knowledge of events before they take place.भविष्य ज्ञानी Synonyms: Prophetic, Predictive, Visionary, Clairvoyant, Seer · Antonyms: Short-Sighted, Heedless, Careless
Corroboration (noun) – Meaning: evidence which confirms or supports a statement, theory, or finding; confirmation.संपुष्टि Synonyms: Verification, Attestation, Ratification, Accreditation, Authentication · Antonyms: Refutation, Contradiction, Denial, Disproof, Rebuttal
Shear (verb) – Shorn (Past form): Meaning: have something cut offवंचित करना Synonyms: Deprive, Bereave, Denude, Mulct · Antonyms: Indulge, Endow, Provide
Coveted (adjective) – Meaning: greatly desired or envied.वांछित Synonyms: Longed-For, Sought-After, Wanted, Wished-For · Antonyms: Scorned, Despised, Detested, Hated
Chastisement (noun) – Meaning: punishment inflicted on someone as vengeance for a wrong or criminal act.अनुशासनात्मक सज़ा Synonyms: Castigation, Retribution, Nemesis, Reprimand, Rebuke · Antonyms: Forgiveness, Remission, Absolution, Pardon, Amnesty, Acquittal
Hauteur (noun) – Meaning: haughtiness of manner; disdainful pride.अभिमान, अहंकार Synonyms: Superciliousness, Arrogance, Conceit, Snobbery, Hubris, Aplomb · Antonyms: Humility, Modesty, Meekness, Shyness, Demureness
Repeal (verb) – Meaning: revoke or annul (a law or act of parliament).निरसन, निरस्त करना Synonyms: Revoke, Rescind, Annul, Quash, Abrogate · Antonyms: Enact, Validate, Approve, Sanction