The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary 23 Nov 2019 – 10 Words with Hindi Meaning, 6 Editorials

On 23 November 2019 Vocab24 covered 6 editorials from The Hindu, The Times of India, Reading Comprehension Test, 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

Acumen (noun) – Meaning: The ability to make good judgements and take quick decisions.कुशाग्रता Synonyms: Astuteness, Shrewdness, Acuity, Perspicacity · Antonyms: Stupidity, Insensitivity, Obtuseness, Denseness
Dilution (noun) – Meaning: The act of making something weaker or less effective.दुर्बलीकरण Synonyms: Weakening, Enfeeblement, Attenuation, Devitalization · Antonyms: Strengthening, Reinforcement, Buttressing, Fortification
Adept (adjective) – Meaning: Good at doing something that is quite difficult.दक्ष Synonyms: Skilful, Proficient, Accomplished, Masterly · Antonyms: Incompetent, Inept, Unskilled, Ignorant
Dispense (verb) – Meaning: To provide something, especially a service, for people.प्रदान करना, वितरित करना Synonyms: Bestow, Hand Out, Confer, Dole Out · Antonyms: Collect, Gather, Amass, Compile
Deference (noun) – Meaning: Behaviour that shows that you respect somebody/something.सम्मान Synonyms: Respectfulness, Regard, Esteem, Reverence, Veneration · Antonyms: Disrespect, Dishonour, Disregard, Contempt
Amicable (adjective) – Meaning: Done or achieved in a polite or friendly way and without arguing.मैत्रीपूर्ण Synonyms: Friendly, Harmonious, Cordial, Amiable · Antonyms: Disagreeable, Rude, Hostile, Unrefined
Tardy (adjective) – Meaning: Slow to act, move or happen; late in happening or arriving.मन्द Synonyms: Slow, Sluggish, Laggard, Dilatory · Antonyms: Prompt, Punctual, Brisk, Swift
Predominantly (adverb) – Meaning: Mainly; for the most part.मुख्यतः Synonyms: Mainly, Mostly, Principally, Chiefly, Predominately · Antonyms: Partially, Partly, Somewhat
Diktat (noun) – Meaning: An order given by a government.आदेश Synonyms: Order, Decree, Fiat, Edict · Antonyms: Request, Appeal, Entreaty, Requisition
Tweak (verb) – Meaning: To make slight changes to a machine, system, etc. to improve it.परिवर्तन करना Synonyms: Adjust, Modify, Alter, Adapt · Antonyms: Continue, Remain, Stay, Persist