The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary 29 Oct 2019 – 10 Words with Hindi Meaning, 6 Editorials

On 29 October 2019 Vocab24 covered 6 editorials from The Economic Times, The Times of India, One Word Substitution Quiz 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

Steamroll (verb) – Meaning: Force (someone) into doing or accepting something.दबाव डालना Synonyms: Coerce, Oblige, Impel, Necessities · Antonyms: Persuade, Convince, Coax
Well-oiled (adjective) – Meaning: Working easily and effectively.सुचारू, कुशल Synonyms: Efficient, Smooth-Running, Well-Organised, Effective · Antonyms: Disorganised, Inept, Inefficient
Demure (adjective) – Meaning: (especially of women) quiet and well behaved.विनयशील Synonyms: Modest, Decorous, Retiring, Bashful, Coy · Antonyms: Bold, Brazen, Shameless, Brash
Ennui (noun) – Meaning: A feeling of being bored and mentally tired caused by having nothing interesting or exciting to do.नीरसता, ऊब Synonyms: Boredom, Languor, Tedium, Monotony · Antonyms: Excitement, Exhilaration, Vigour, Animation
Prodigious (adjective) – Meaning: Extremely great in ability or strength.विलक्षण; अद्भुत Synonyms: Extraordinary, Phenomenal, Wonderful, Remarkable · Antonyms: Average, Usual, Ordinary, Common
Clout (noun) – Meaning: Influence or power, especially in politics or business.ताकत, प्रभाव Synonyms: Authority, Sway, Leverage, Dominance · Antonyms: Impotency, Powerlessness, Disability, Debility
Overplay (verb) – Meaning: Give undue importance to.अधिक बल देना; अतिशयोक्ति करना Synonyms: Overemphasize, Exaggerate, Overstress, Overdo · Antonyms: Underplay, Downplay, Make Little Of, Minimise
Unsparing (adjective) – Meaning: Showing no kindness.निर्दय Synonyms: Merciless, Severe, Unrelenting, Harsh · Antonyms: Generous, Merciful, Gracious, Forbearing
Circumvent (verb) – Meaning: Overcome (a problem or difficulty), typically in a clever and surreptitious way.बच निकालना; दरकिनार कंरना Synonyms: Outwit, Elude, Skirt, Outmaneuver · Antonyms: Confront, Face, Encounter, Take On
Egalitarian (adjective) – Meaning: Based on the idea that people are equally important and should have the same rights and opportunities.समतावादी Synonyms: Democratic, Classless, Uncensored, Equal, Open · Antonyms: Elitist, Discriminatory, Snobbish, Snooty