The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary 12 Nov 2020 – 10 Words with Hindi Meaning, 7 Editorials

On 12 November 2020 Vocab24 covered 7 editorials from The Times of India, The Economic Times, The Hindu, Spotting 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

Nuance (noun) – A subtle difference in or shade of meaning, expression, or sound.अति सूक्ष्म अंतर Synonyms: Fine distinction, Variation, Modulation
Baffle (verb) – To confuse somebody completely.असमंजस में डालना Synonyms: Puzzle, Bewilder, Perplex, Mystify · Antonyms: Enlighten, Clear up, Clarify
Astonish (verb) – Surprise or impress (someone) greatly.चकित करना Synonyms: Amaze, Astound, Stun, Surprise · Antonyms: Bore, Tire
Quiescence (noun) – The state of being quiet or not active.निष्क्रियता Synonyms: Dormancy, Inactivity, Stillness · Antonyms: Activity, Motion
Lamentable (adjective) – Very disappointing.निराशाजनक Synonyms: Deplorable, Regrettable, Terrible, Awful · Antonyms: Joyful, Great
Calibrate (verb) – Adjust (experimental results) to take external factors into account or to allow comparison with other data.ठीक करना Synonyms: Modify, Alter, Regulate · Antonyms: Disorganize, Disorder, Mismanage
Reinstate (verb) – Restore (someone or something) to their former position or state.पुन:स्थापित करना Synonyms: Restore, Bring back, Put back · Antonyms: Destroy, Smash
Rife (adjective) – (especially of something undesirable) of common occurrence.प्रचलित Synonyms: Widespread, Universal, Common, Extensive · Antonyms: Uncommon, Limited, Deficient
Devastate (verb) – Destroy or ruin.बरबाद कर देना Synonyms: Destroy, Wreck, Raze · Antonyms: Build, Construct, Preserve
Cow (verb) – To frighten somebody in order to make them obey you.भयभीत करना धमकी देना Synonyms: Intimidate, Daunt, Petrify, Terrorize · Antonyms: Please, Comfort, Soothe