The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary 10 Aug 2019 – 10 Words with Hindi Meaning, 7 Editorials

On 10 August 2019 Vocab24 covered 7 editorials from The Economic Times, The Hindu, Reading Comprehension Test, English Grammer 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

Sporadic (adjective) – Meaning: happening sometimes; not regular or continuous.यदाकदा, अनिरंतर Synonyms: Intermittent, Occasional, Fitful, Desultory · Antonyms: Frequent, Regular, Perennial, Persistent
Ration (verb) – Meaning: to limit the amount of a particular thing that someone is allowed to have.सीमित करना Synonyms: Restrict, Regulate, Kerb, Check, Curb · Antonyms: Lavish, Encourage, Promote
Spur (verb) – Meaning: To encourage an activity or development or make it happen faster.प्रोत्साहित करना Synonyms: Stimulate, Prod, Stir, Incite, Goad · Antonyms: Discourage, Dissuade, Deter, Hinder
Predominantly (adverb) – Meaning: mainly; for the most part.मुख्य रूप से, प्रभावपूर्णता से Synonyms: Chiefly, Largely, Principally, For The Most Part · Antonyms: Partially, Moderately, Somewhat, In Part
Promptly (adverb) – Meaning: with little or no delay; immediately.यथासमय, तुरंत Synonyms: Rapidly, Swiftly, Forthwith, ASAP · Antonyms: Slowly, Tardily, Sluggishly, Leisurely
Pivotal (adjective) – Meaning: important because other things depend on it.आधारभूत, केंद्रीय Synonyms: Crucial, Vital, Essential, Determining, Decisive, Paramount · Antonyms: Unimportant, Inconsequential, Minor, Unsubstantial
No-frills (adjective) – Meaning: basic, without details or extras.बिना किसी तामझाम Synonyms: Utilitarian, Unadorned, Austere, Plain · Antonyms: Fancy, Ornamental, Deluxe, Swanky
Dormant (adjective) – Meaning: (of things) not active or growing, but having the ability to be active at a later time.निष्क्रिय Synonyms: Latent, Quiescent, Supine, Torpid, Sluggish · Antonyms: Active, Lively, Operational, Functional
Stellar (adjective) – Meaning: exceptionally good; outstanding.अति उत्कृष्ट Synonyms: Sublime, Glorious, Splendid, Masterly · Antonyms: Mediocre, Unexceptional, Substandard, Ordinary
Diligence (noun) – Meaning: careful and persistent work or effort.लगन, परिश्रम Synonyms: Assiduity, Industry, Conscientiousness, Persistence · Antonyms: Indolence, Idleness, Inertia, Slothfulness