The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary 21 Dec 2019 – 10 Words with Hindi Meaning, 6 Editorials

On 21 December 2019 Vocab24 covered 6 editorials from The Times of India, The Economic Times, Reading Comprehension Test, The Hindu 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

Stalemate (noun) – Meaning: A situation in which further action or progress by opposing or competing parties seems impossible.गतिरोध Synonyms: Standstill, Logjam, Impasse, Dead Heat · Antonyms: Progress, Headway, Clearance, Leeway
At once (adverb) – Meaning: At the same time.एक साथ Synonyms: All Together, Simultaneously, In Unison, In Chorus · Antonyms: Singly, Individually, Separately, Seriatim
Drag (noun) – Meaning: Burden; a person or thing that makes progress difficult.बाधा Synonyms: Hindrance, Encumbrance, Impediment, Trammel · Antonyms: Assistance, Catalyst, Boost, Spur, Impetus
Will (noun) – Meaning: The faculty by which a person decides on and initiates action.इच्छा-शक्ति, मर्जी Synonyms: Determination, Commitment, Volition, Tenacity · Antonyms: Hesitation, Reluctance, Qualm, Scruple
Congestion (noun) – Meaning: The state of being crowded and full of traffic.भीड़; जमाव Synonyms: Crowding, Clogging, Jam, Gridlock, Cramming · Antonyms: Emptiness, Opening, Clear, Void
Nuisance (noun) – Meaning: A person or thing causing inconvenience or annoyance.बाधा, चिढ़ Synonyms: Trouble, Pest, Irritant, Headache, Pain In The Neck · Antonyms: Help, Assistance, Succour, Comfort
Tailor (verb) – Meaning: Make or adjust for a particular purpose or person.अनुकूल बनाना Synonyms: Adapt, Customise, Attune, Alter, Refashion · Antonyms: Resist, Reject, Disagree
A priori (adverb) – Meaning: In a way based on theoretical assumption rather than practical observation.सैद्धांतिक रूप से Synonyms: Theoretically, Hypothetically, Deductively, Notionally · Antonyms: Empirically, Factually, Practically
Savvy (adjective) – Meaning: Having or showing practical knowledge and experience.बुद्धिमान Synonyms: Clever, Shrewd, Astute, Sharp-Witted, Perspicacious · Antonyms: Stupid, Dense, Vacuous, Imbecile
Press (verb) – Meaning: Make strong efforts to persuade or force (someone) to do something.विवश करना Synonyms: Pressurise, Compel, Coerce, Dragoon · Antonyms: Discourage, Deter, Dissuade, Advise Against