On 17 May 2019 Vocab24 covered 7 editorials from The Times of India, The Economic Times, The Hindu, Idioms and Phrases Quiz, A to Z Vocab Videos 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

  • Keystone (noun)Meaning: the central principle or part of a policy, system, etc., on which all else depends.प्रधान Synonyms: Foundation, Linchpin, Cornerstone, Core, Heart, Crux, Underpinning · Antonyms: Accessory, Adjunct, Supplement
  • Beleaguer (verb)Meaning: put in a very difficult situation.सताना, परेशान करना Synonyms: Harass, Pester, Plague, Hound, Vex, Badger · Antonyms: Delight, Please, Charm, Thrill
  • Overwhelm (verb)Meaning: defeat completely; overpowerपराजित करना, अभिभूत करना Synonyms: Trounce, Conquer, Vanquish, Subdue, Beat · Antonyms: Underwhelm, Forfeit, Yield, Capitulate
  • Overriding (adjective)Meaning: more important than any other considerations.सबसे महत्वपूर्ण Synonyms: Prime, Cardinal, Preponderant, Paramount, Supreme, Overruling · Antonyms: Insignificant, Trivial, Minor, Petty
  • Promptly (adverb)Meaning: with little or no delay; immediately.यथासमय, तुरंत Synonyms: Punctually, Swiftly, Immediately, Forthwith, ASAP · Antonyms: Late, Slowly, Tardily
  • Vicious (adjective)Meaning: serious or dangerous; cruel.खतरनाक, संजीदा Synonyms: Spiteful, Venomous, Nasty, Hurtful, Malicious · Antonyms: Kind, Gentle, Humane, Benign
  • Appeasement (noun)Meaning: the action or process of appeasing.तुष्टीकरण, मनुहार Synonyms: Conciliation, Propitiation, Accession, Accommodation · Antonyms: Provocation, Aggression, Irritation, Rousing
  • Deliberate (adjective)Meaning: done consciously and intentionally.जानबूझकर Synonyms: Intentional, Purposeful, Premeditated, Conscious · Antonyms: Accidental, Inadvertent, Fortuitous, Unintended
  • Repercussions (noun)Meaning: an unintended consequence of an event or action, especially an unwelcome one.प्रभाव, परिणाम Synonyms: Consequence, Upshot, Aftermath, Ramification, Corollary · Antonyms: Cause, Root, Reason, Origin
  • Succor (noun)Meaning: assistance and support in times of hardship and distress.सहायता Synonyms: Aid, Assistance, Support, Relief, Backing, Ease · Antonyms: Obstruction, Hindrance, Difficulty, Burden

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