On 11 May 2020 Vocab24 covered 6 editorials from The Times of India, The Hindu, Synonyms 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

  • Impending (adjective)Meaning- That is going to happen very soon.आगामी आसन्न Synonyms: Imminent, Forthcoming, Upcoming, About to happen, In the offing · Antonyms: Distant, Unlikely, Doubtful
  • Tantamount (adjective)Meaning- Equivalent in seriousness to.बराबर Synonyms: Equivalent, Identical, Equal, Much the same as, Amounting to · Antonyms: Different, Opposite, Reverse
  • Subversion (noun)Meaning- The process of trying to destroy the authority of a political, religious, etc. system by attacking it secretly or indirectly.राज्य-च्युति क्षय Synonyms: Undermining, Destruction, Wrecking, Razing, Ruination · Antonyms: Compliance, Obedience, Conformity
  • Limbo (noun)Meaning- An uncertain period of awaiting a decision or resolution.अनिश्चय की स्थिति Synonyms: In abeyance, Unattended to, Unfinished, Pending · Antonyms: Certainty, Surety, Assurance, Certitude
  • Speculate (verb)Meaning- To form an opinion about something without knowing all the details or facts.अनुमान लगाना Synonyms: Conjecture, Hypothesize, Contemplate, Surmise, Guess, Suppose · Antonyms: Ignore, Disregard, Abstain, Find out
  • Rein (noun)Meaning- The power to direct and control.बागडोर Synonyms: Control, Govern, Curb, Command · Antonyms: Powerlessness, Weakness, Incapability
  • Avert (verb)Meaning- To prevent something bad or dangerous from happening.बचाना Synonyms: Prevent, Stop, Stave Off, Ward Off, Avoid, Obviate · Antonyms: Let, Leave, Suffer
  • Impasse (noun)Meaning - A situation in which no progress is possible, especially because of disagreement.ऐसा स्थान या स्थिति जहां से निकलने का मार्ग न हो Synonyms: Deadlock, Stand-Off, Checkmate, Stalemate, Halt · Antonyms: Breakthrough, Solution, Progress, Development
  • Defer (verb)Meaning- To delay something until a later time.टालना विलंब करना Synonyms: Put off, Postpone, Delay, Hold off, Put back · Antonyms: Forward, Expedite, Hasten
  • Secluded (adjective)Meaning- (of a place) not seen or visited by many people.एकान्त सुनसान Synonyms: Sheltered, Private, Concealed, Sequestered, Cloistered · Antonyms: Public, Open, Populated, Busy

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