On 12 February 2020 Vocab24 covered 6 editorials from The Times of India, The Economic Times, The Hindu, Spelling Error 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

  • Protectionist (noun)Meaning- An advocate of the policy of shielding a country's domestic industries from foreign competition by taxing imports.व्यापार रक्षा वादी Synonyms: Defensor, Shielder, Hedger, Firewall · Antonyms: Attacker, Threatener
  • Stringent (adjective)Meaning- (of regulations, requirements, or conditions) strict, precise, and exacting. (कठोर)सख्त Synonyms: Rigid, Rigorous, Demanding, Draconian, Stern · Antonyms: Lenient, Flexible, Tolerant, Lax
  • Consequence (noun)Meaning- A result or effect, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant. (परिणाम) (फल)नतीजा Synonyms: Outcome, Repercussion, Result, Out-Turn, Aftermath, Upshot · Antonyms: Cause, Origin, Source
  • Scrub (verb)Meaning- Cancel or abandon (something).रद्द कर देना Synonyms: Cancel, Abort, Call Off, Do Away With · Antonyms: Keep, Continue, Carry On, Go On
  • Anticipated (adjective)Meaning- Expected or looked-forward toअपेक्षित Synonyms: Awaited, Scheduled, Slated, Predicted · Antonyms: Belated, Overdue, Unforeseen
  • Retrenchment (noun)Meaning- The policy of spending less money; a deliberate reduction of costs.काट Synonyms: Economizing, Cost-Cutting, Belt-Tightening, Curtailment · Antonyms: Increase, Amplification, Expansion
  • Intransigence (noun)Meaning- Refusal to change one's views or to agree about something.कट्टरता Synonyms: Stubborness, Obduracy, Implacability, Recalcitrancy · Antonyms: Acquiescence, Subservience, Open-Mindedness
  • Negotiation (noun)Meaning- Discussion aimed at reaching an agreement.समझौता Synonyms: Talks, Deliberation, Discussions, Conclusion, Arbitration · Antonyms: Disagreement, Argumentation
  • Inhibit (verb)Meaning- To prevent something from happening or make it happen more slowly or less frequently than normal (रोकना)बाधा डालना Synonyms: Hamper, Discourage, Restrict, Curb · Antonyms: Aid, Assist, Facilitate, Help
  • Rive (verb)Meaning- split violently Synonyms: Shatter, Breakup, Shred · Antonyms: Fix, Heal, Mend, Rebuild

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