The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary 11 Nov 2019 – 10 Words with Hindi Meaning, 5 Editorials

On 11 November 2019 Vocab24 covered 5 editorials from The Times of India, 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

Chastise (verb) – Meaning: To criticize someone severely.भर्त्सना करना, निंदा करना Synonyms: Censure, Rebuke, Upbraid, Reprimand · Antonyms: Praise, Commend, Eulogise, Applaud
Hobgoblin (noun) – Meaning: (in stories) a small, ugly creature that causes trouble.पिशाच Synonyms: Imp, Sprite, Goblin, Elf, Leprechaun · Antonyms: Angel
Stifling (adjective) – Meaning: Making one feel oppressed.दमनकारी Synonyms: Repressive, Domineering, Unbearable, Overpowering · Antonyms: Liberating, Permissive, Lenient
Enduring (adjective) – Meaning: Existing for a long time.चिरस्थायी Synonyms: Lasting, Persistent, Durable, Long-Term · Antonyms: Short-Lived, Transitory, Ephemeral, Transient
Indigenous (adjective) – Meaning: Originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native.स्वदेशी, स्थानीय Synonyms: Aboriginal, Primeval, Primordial, Home-Grown · Antonyms: Expatriate, Migrant, Adventitious, Alien
Contradict (verb) – Meaning: Claim the opposite of a statement made by (someone).खंडन करना Synonyms: Oppose, Gainsay, Controvert, Impugn · Antonyms: Admit, Affirm, Concede, Consent
Lodestar (noun) – Meaning: A person or thing that serves as an inspiration or guide.मार्गदर्शक Synonyms: Guide, Role Model, Luminary, Exemplar, Ideal · Antonyms: Follower, Admirer, Believer, Fan
Contempt (noun) – Meaning: The feeling that a person or a thing is worthless or beneath consideration.तिरस्कार Synonyms: Disrespect, Disdain, Scorn, Condescension · Antonyms: Admiration, Esteem, Reverence, Veneration, Deference
Shun (verb) – Meaning: To avoid something.टालना, परहेज़ करना Synonyms: Avoid, Eschew, Shirk, Steer Clear of, Fight Shy of · Antonyms: Seek, Pursue, Aspire, Go After
Prompt (verb) – Meaning: Cause someone to take a course of action.प्रेरित करना Synonyms: Induce, Dispose, Lead, Stimulate, Prod · Antonyms: Discourage, Deter, Dissuade, Put off