On 26 June 2019 Vocab24 covered 8 editorials from The Hindu, The Times of India, The Economic Times, Vocab Video of the Day, Spelling Error Quiz, A to Z Vocab Video 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

  • Aftermath (noun)Meaning: the consequences or after-effects of a significant unpleasant event.परिणाम Synonyms: Ramification, Repercussions, Fallout, Backwash · Antonyms: Cause, Root, Reason, Origin
  • Plight (noun)Meaning: a dangerous, difficult, or otherwise unfortunate situation.दुर्दशा Synonyms: Predicament, Fix, Dilemma, Dire Straits, Quandary · Antonyms: Boon, Miracle, Blessing, Advantage
  • Substitute (noun)Meaning: a person or thing acting or serving in place of another.विकल्प, प्रतिस्थानिक Synonyms: Proxy, Surrogate, Locum, Stand-In · Antonyms: Permanent, Primary, Original, Genuine
  • Aggrieved (adjective)Meaning: feeling resentment at having been unfairly treated.व्यथित Synonyms: Indignant, Disgruntled, Anguished, Vexed · Antonyms: Delighted, Enchanted, Gratified, Contented
  • Abdicate (verb)Meaning: fail to fulfil or undertake (a responsibility or duty); to relinquish (something, such as sovereign power) formallyत्यागना Synonyms: Spurn, Renounce, Abnegate, Abjure · Antonyms: Accept, Undertake, Assume, Shoulder
  • Renege (verb)Meaning: go back on a promise, undertaking, or contract.इनकार करना, त्यागना Synonyms: Repudiate, Retract, Pull out of, Withdraw From · Antonyms: Keep, Honor, Fulfill, Discharge
  • Omission (noun)Meaning: a failure to fulfil a moral or legal obligation.लापरवाही, चूक Synonyms: Oversight, Dereliction, Delinquency, Lapse · Antonyms: Conscientiousness, Scrupulousness, Meticulousness, Industriousness
  • Threshold (noun)Meaning: a point of entry or beginning.दहलीज़, प्रारंभ Synonyms: Brink, Verge, Kick-Off, Commencement · Antonyms: Termination, Conclusion, Climax, Culmination, Omega
  • Callousness (noun)Meaning: insensitive and cruel disregard for others.बेरहमी, कठोरता Synonyms: Hardheartedness, Pitilessness, Cold-Heartedness, Ruthlessness · Antonyms: Sensitivity, Compassion, Warmth, Tenderness
  • Entitlement (noun)Meaning: the fact of having a right to something.हकदारी Synonyms: Prerogative, Privilege, Dispensation, License · Antonyms: Handicap, Restriction, Refusal, Restraint

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