The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary 25 Jan 2020 – 10 Words with Hindi Meaning, 4 Editorials

On 25 January 2020 Vocab24 covered 4 editorials from 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

Surveillance (noun) – Meaning: Close observation, especially of a suspected spy or criminal.चौकसी रखना Synonyms: Observation, Close Watch, Scrutiny, Supervision, Lookout · Antonyms: Ignorance, Negligence, Carelessness, Inobservance
Thwart (verb) – Meaning: Prevent (someone) from accomplishing something; oppose (a plan, attempt, or ambition) successfully.बाधा डालना, नकाम बनाना Synonyms: Hinder, Foil, Impede, Balk · Antonyms: Assist, Facilitate, Expedite, Aid
Nurture (verb) – Meaning: To help somebody/something to develop and be successful.विकसित करना Synonyms: Promote, Cultivate, Stimulate, Foster · Antonyms: Discourage, Inhibit, Hinder, Dispirit
Defer (verb) – Meaning: Put off (an action or event) to a later time.टालना Synonyms: Postpone, Put off, Adjourn, Hold off, Carry over · Antonyms: Continue, Carry Out, Hurry, Expedite,
Offset (verb) – Meaning: To balance one effect against an opposing effect, so that there is no great difference as a result.प्रभावहीन करना Synonyms: Balance, Counterpoise, Compensate, Equipoise · Antonyms: Aid, Assist, Support, Uphold
Understate (verb) – Meaning: To state that something is smaller, less important or less serious than it really is.कम महत्व देना Synonyms: Diminish, Belittle, Play Down, Minimise · Antonyms: Exaggerate, Overvalue, Amplify, Magnify, Overrate
Blossom (verb) – Meaning: To become healthier, confident or successful.फलना-फ़ूलना Synonyms: Thrive, Burgeon, Flourish, Prosper · Antonyms: Die, Fade, Wither
Compound (verb) – Meaning: Make (something bad) worse; intensify the negative aspects of.और बिगाड़ देना Synonyms: Worsen, Aggravate, Exacerbate, Intensify · Antonyms: Relieve, Mitigate, Ameliorate, Alleviate,
Stagnate (verb) – Meaning: Cease developing; become inactive or dull.गतिहीन होना, विकसित न होना Synonyms: Languish, Vegetate, Idle, Fester, Rot · Antonyms: Progress, Advance, Evolve, Grow
Unleash (verb) – Meaning: Cause (a strong or violent force) to be released or become unrestrained.लगाम हटाना; स्वतंत्र करना Synonyms: Uncheck, Unbridle, Set Free, Let Loose · Antonyms: Restrain, Suppress, Contain, Hold Back