The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary 15 Aug 2019 – 10 Words with Hindi Meaning, 4 Editorials

On 15 August 2019 Vocab24 covered 4 editorials from The Hindu, Spotting Error Quiz, English Grammer, The Economic Times 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

Haven (noun) – A place of safety or refuge.आश्रय Synonyms: Sanctuary, Refuge, Shelter, Asylum
Miffed (adjective) – Somewhat annoyed.बात से नाराज Synonyms: Peeved, Nettle, Riled, Pique, Irk · Antonyms: Tranquil, Calm, Serene, Peaceful
Take its toll (idioms) – To harm or damage someone or something, especially in a gradual way.क्षति पहुंचाना Synonyms: Damage, Spoil, Harm · Antonyms: Benefit, Improve
Attrition (adjective) – A gradual weakening, loss, or destruction.संघर्षण, घिसाई Synonyms: Corrosion, Erosion, Abrasion, Detrition · Antonyms: Build, Increase, Gain, Strengthen
Stalemate (noun) – A situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible.गतिरोध Synonyms: Deadlock, Gridlock, Logjam, Impasse · Antonyms: Advance, Progress
Rig (verb) – To arrange dishonestly for the result of something, for example an election, to be changed:धांधली करना Synonyms: Manipulate, Devise, Contrive, Deceive
Leverage (noun) – Power to influence people and get the results you want:शक्ति Synonyms: Influence, Power, Control, Advantage · Antonyms: Impotence, Weakness
Diffidence (noun) – The quality of being shy and not confident of your abilities:संशय, संकोच Synonyms: Reticence, Introversion, Timidness, Reserve · Antonyms: Confidence, Boldness, Brashness
Legitimacy (noun) – The quality or state of being legal.वैधता Synonyms: Lawfulness, Legality, Authenticity, Validity · Antonyms: Illegality, Illegitimacy, Unlawfulness, Wrongfulness
Interim (adjective) – Things that are intended to be used until something permanent is arranged.अंतरिम, कामचलाऊ Synonyms: Provisional, Temporary, Pro Tem, Short-Term · Antonyms: Permanent, Long-Term