Editorial Vocabulary – 25 August 2020

On 25 August 2020 Vocab24 covered 7 editorials from The Times of India, One Liner, The Economic Times, The Hindu, One Word Substitution 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

• Accentuate (verb) – To emphasize something or make it easier to notice.अधिक सुस्पष्ट करना Synonyms: Emphasize, Underscore, Highlight, Point up, Give prominence to · Antonyms: De-emphasize, Divert attention from
• Daunting (adjective) – Making somebody feel nervous and less confident about doing something.भयभीत करने वाला Synonyms: Intimidating, Discouraging, Disheartening, Unnerving · Antonyms: Encouraging, Heartening, Supporting, Reassuring
• Relegation (noun) – The action of assigning to an inferior rank or position.निर्वासन Synonyms: Delegation, Deputation
• Skewed (adjective) – Not accurate or correct.विरूपित Synonyms: Distorted, Biased, One-sided, Slanted · Antonyms: Flawless, Exact, Accurate, Right
• Sordid (adjective) – Not moral or honest.अनैतिक Synonyms: Seamy, Sleazy, Seedy, Corrupt · Antonyms: Respectable, Honourable, Reputable, Venerable
• Woeful (adjective) – Very bad or serious.निंदनीय Synonyms: Deplorable, Awful, Disgraceful, Terrible · Antonyms: Hopeful, Encouraging, Joyous
• Untamed (adjective) – Not domesticated or otherwise controlled.अदम्य जंगली Synonyms: Wild, Savage, Feral, Ferocious · Antonyms: Manageable, Tractable, Controllable
• Insidious (adjective) – Spreading gradually or without being noticed, but causing serious harm.प्रच्छन्न रूप से Synonyms: Subtle, Stealthy, Artful, Tricky · Antonyms: Harmless, Honest, Fair
• Obduracy (noun) – The attitude of somebody who refuses to change their mind or their actions in any way.जिद अटलता Synonyms: Stubbornness, Obstinacy, Inflexibility · Antonyms: Flexibility, Compliance
• Vexed (adjective) – Upset or annoyed.क्लेशित तंग Synonyms: Annoyed, Irritated, Inflamed, Enraged · Antonyms: Calm, Pleased, Content

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Editorials of the day (free)

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  The Times of India

  Reform or perish all dynasties end rediscovering democracy can help congress regroup become relatable to indians
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  One Liner

  One liner for english
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  The Economic Times

  Go ahead with jee and neet as planned
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  The Economic Times

  Remarkable potential of indian startups
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  The Hindu

  The leaders we need in today’s world

Prime editorials of the day

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  Prime One Word Substitution Quiz

  10 q | 5 min
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  Prime The Times of India

  Building a world that leaves no one behind