The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary 2 Feb 2020 – 10 Words with Hindi Meaning, 6 Editorials

On 2 February 2020 Vocab24 covered 6 editorials from The Times of India, The Economic Times, Cloze Test 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

Opportune (adjective) – Meaning: (of a time) especially convenient or appropriate for a particular action or event.उपयुक्त Synonyms: Auspicious, Propitious, Favourable, Advantageous · Antonyms: Unsuitable, Untimely, Inappropriate
Severe (adjective) – Meaning: Punishing somebody in an extreme way when they break a particular set of rules.सख़्त Synonyms: Strict, Stern, Rigorous, Harsh, Austere, Draconian · Antonyms: Easy, Lenient, Flexible, Lax
Constraint (noun) – Meaning: A limitation or restriction.बाध्यता Synonyms: Curb, Check, Curtailment, Damper, Handicap, Restraint · Antonyms: Freedom, Liberty, Autonomy, Independence
Marginally (adverb) – Meaning: Very slightly; not very much.नगण्यतापूर्वक Synonyms: Slightly, A Little, A Bit, Somewhat, On a Small Scale · Antonyms: Substantially, Significantly, Greatly, Considerably
Onus (noun) – Meaning: Something that is one's duty or responsibility.दायित्व Synonyms: Responsibility, Liability, Mantle, Obligation · Antonyms: Irresponsibility, Recklessness, Negligence
Explicitly (adverb) – Meaning: In a clear and detailed manner, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.स्पष्ट रूप से Synonyms: Distinctly, Precisely, Categorically, Precisely, Unequivocally · Antonyms: Implicitly, Vaguely, Inaccurately, Dubiously
Consensus (noun) – Meaning: General agreement.आम सहमति Synonyms: Concord, Accord, Unanimity, Unison, Concert · Antonyms: Disagreement, Dispute, Discord, Altercation
Balloon (verb) – Meaning: To increase rapidly.बहुत वृद्धि होना Synonyms: Increase Rapidly, Soar, Rocket, Shoot Up, Escalate, Mount, Surge, Spiral · Antonyms: Decline, Diminish, Dwindle, Fall Off, Shrink
Waiver (noun) – Meaning: An act or instance of waiving a right or claim.त्याग, छूट Synonyms: Relinquishment, Renunciation, Abdication, Sacrifice, Disclaimer · Antonyms: Claim, Acceptance, Assertion
Squander (verb) – Meaning: Waste (something, especially money or time) in a reckless and foolish manner.गंवाना, अपव्यय करना Synonyms: Waste, Misspend, Splurge, Pour Down the Drain, Lavish · Antonyms: Economize, Conserve, Hoard, Accumulate