The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary 7 Feb 2020 – 10 Words with Hindi Meaning, 6 Editorials

On 7 February 2020 Vocab24 covered 6 editorials from The Economic Times, The Times of India, Idioms and Phrases 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

Polemics (noun) – Meaning: The practice of engaging in controversial debate or dispute.वाद-विवाद Synonyms: Debate, Discussion, Wrangling, Sparring, Disputation
Rant (verb) – Meaning: Speak or shout at length in an angry, impassioned way.गंभीरता से बोलना, हल्ला मचाकर दोषारोपण करना Synonyms: Fulminate, Spout, Bluster, Harangue · Antonyms: Be Modest, Be Quiet, Be Calm
Mayhem (noun) – Meaning: Violent or extreme disorder; chaos.हाथापाई, अराजकता Synonyms: Havoc, Bedlam, Tumult, Uproar, Turmoil, Hullabaloo, Commotion · Antonyms: Order, Peace, Harmony, Tranquillity
Meritorious (adjective) – Meaning: Deserving praise.प्रशांसा के योग्य Synonyms: Praise Worthy, Laudable, Estimable, Commendable · Antonyms: Disgraceful, Contemptible, Reprehensible, Despicable
Malfeasance (noun) – Meaning: The doing of a wrongful or illegal act, esp. by a public official.जुर्म, अपराध Synonyms: Misconduct, Impropriety, Wrongdoing, Transgression · Antonyms: Manners, Obedience, Honesty, Truthfulness
Nebulous (adjective) – Meaning: Not clear.अस्पष्ट Synonyms: Vague, Ill-Defined, Hazy, Inchoate, · Antonyms: Clear, Definite, Obvious, Certain
Muzzle (verb) – Meaning: To prevent somebody from expressing their opinions in public as they want to.दबाना Synonyms: Silence, Suppress, Gag, Stifle, Curb, Fetter · Antonyms: Encourage, Support, Aid, Embolden
Innocuous (adjective) – Meaning: Not harmful or offensive.हानि रहित Synonyms: Harmless, Benign, Unobjectionable, Innocent · Antonyms: Damaging, Detrimental, Malignant, Malevolent
Vetting (noun) – Meaning: The process of carefully and critically examining something.पुनरीक्षण Synonyms: Examining, Inspection, Screening, Assessing, Evaluation
Modicum (noun) – Meaning: A fairly small amount, especially of something good or pleasant.नाम मात्र Synonyms: Little Bit, Ounce, Iota, Tinge, Smidgen · Antonyms: Plenty, Mound, Stack