The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary 19 Apr 2019 – 10 Words with Hindi Meaning, 8 Editorials

On 19 April 2019 Vocab24 covered 8 editorials from The Hindu, The Economic Times, Vocab Video of the Day, Idioms & Phrases, The Times of India 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

Incumbent (adjective) – Meaning: (of an official or regime) currently holding office.पदधारी, सत्ताधारी Synonyms: Reigning, Ruling, Regnant, Commanding, Current, Existing
Hitherto (adverb) – Meaning: until now or until the point in time under discussion.अब तक Synonyms: Heretofore, Formerly, Beforehand, Previously, Earlier, Till Now · Antonyms: Thereafter, Thenceforward, Thenceforth, Henceforth
Farcical (adjective) – Meaning: relating to or resembling farce, especially because of absurd or ridiculous aspects.हास्यास्पद Synonyms: Preposterous, Ludicrous, Risible, Asinine, Ridiculous, Absurd · Antonyms: Sensible, Reasonable, Rational, Grave, Solemn
Epochal (adjective) – Meaning: forming or characterizing an epoch; epoch-making.महत्त्वपूर्ण Synonyms: Significant, Prominent, Epoch-Making, Momentous · Antonyms: Unsubstantial, Ordinary, Uneventful, Insignificant, Trivial
Vanquish (verb) – Meaning: defeat thoroughly.जीतना, अधीन करना Synonyms: Conquer, Trounce, Crush, Subdue, Subjugate, Overpower · Antonyms: Lose, Surrender, Yield, Give In
Mammoth (adjective) – Meaning: hugeविशालकाय Synonyms: Enormous, Gigantic, Colossal, Herculean, Titanic, Gargantuan, Brobdingnagian · Antonyms: Teeny, Minuscule, Infinitesimal, Diminutive, Peewee, Lilliputian
Emancipation (noun) – Meaning: the fact or process of being set free from legal, social, or political restrictions.मुक्ति Synonyms: Liberation, Manumission, Deliverance, Freedom, Redemption, Salvation · Antonyms: Slavery, Enslavement, Imprisonment, Subjugation, Internment, Thralldom
Hullabaloo (noun) – Meaning: a state of confused and noisy disturbance; a fuss.कोलाहल, शोर-ग़ुल Synonyms: Commotion, Hubbub, Turmoil, Tumult, Mayhem, Rumpus, Pandemonium, Hurly-Burly · Antonyms: Order, Peace, Harmony, Calm, Tranquility
Dwindling (adjective) – Meaning: gradually diminishing in size, amount, or strength.घटता हुआ Synonyms: Declining, Shrinking, Diminishing, Tapering, Decreasing · Antonyms: Burgeoning, Growing, Escalating, Expanding
Certitude (noun) – Meaning: absolute certainty or conviction that something is the case.निश्चितता Synonyms: Assurance, Conviction, Certainty, Sureness, Confidence, Cocksureness · Antonyms: Incertitude, Uncertainty, Irresolution, Hesitation