The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary 22 May 2020 – 10 Words with Hindi Meaning, 6 Editorials

On 22 May 2020 Vocab24 covered 6 editorials from The Times of India, The Economic Times, The Hindu, 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

Subtle (adjective) – Meaning- Good at noticing and understanding things.कुशाग्र-बुद्धि Synonyms: Shrewd, Astute, Keen, Sagacious, Perceptive, Discerning · Antonyms: Stupid, Idiotic, Dumb, Foolish
Provocative (adjective) – Meaning- Causing anger or another strong reaction, especially deliberately.उत्तेजक Synonyms: Annoying, Irritating, Provoking, Infuriating, Exasperating · Antonyms: Subduing, Soothing, Pleasing, Delightful
Calibre (noun) – Meaning- The quality of something, especially a person’s ability.क्षमता Synonyms: Quality, Distinction, Excellence, Stature, Capacity, Standard · Antonyms: Ineptness, Inefficiency, Incompetence, Inability
Ebb (verb) – Meaning- Move away from the land.ज्वार भाटे का उतरना Synonyms: Recede, Go out, Fall back, Subside, Abate, Retreat · Antonyms: Rise, Advance, Grow, Expand
Moor (verb) – Meaning- To attach a boat, ship, etc. to a fixed object or to the land with a rope, or anchor it.बाँधना Synonyms: Tie up, Secure, Make fast, Fix firmly, Berth · Antonyms: Unfasten, Loosen, Unfix, Let go
Staggering (adjective) – Meaning- So great, shocking or surprising that it is difficult to believe.आश्चर्यजनक Synonyms: Astounding, Astonishing, Stupefying, Breathtaking, Mind-blogging · Antonyms: Dull, Ordinary, Unimpressive, Boring, Unsurprising
Bluster (verb) – Meaning- To talk in an aggressive or threatening way, but with little effect.धमकाना Synonyms: Rant, Thunder, Fulminate, Deliver a tirade, Go on and on · Antonyms: Calm, Be quiet, Keep mum, Mute
Whittle (verb) – Synonyms- Reduce something in size, amount, or extent by a gradual series of steps.काटना Synonyms: Reduce, Cut down, Shrink, Trim, Diminish, Scale down · Antonyms: Increase, Extend, Develop, Rise
Avenge (verb) – Meaning- To punish or hurt somebody in return for something bad or wrong that they have done to you, your family or friends.प्रतिशोध लेना Synonyms: Take revenge for, Requite, Pay back, Repay · Antonyms: Forgive, Excuse, Pardon, Acquit
Veneer (noun) – Meaning- An attractive appearance that covers or disguises someone or something's true nature or feelings.मुखावरण Synonyms: FaÃ§ade, False front, Outward display, Disguise, Charade · Antonyms: Reality, Verity, Authenticity, Truth