On 18 December 2020 Vocab24 covered 8 editorials from The Times of India, The Economic Times, Important One Word, 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

  • Insulate (verb)To protect somebody/something from unpleasant experiences or influences.बचाना Synonyms: Protect, Safeguard, Defend, Shelter · Antonyms: Desegregate, Integrate, Release
  • Inimical (adjective)Not friendly.शत्रुवत Synonyms: Hostile, Unfriendly, Antagonistic · Antonyms: Friendly, Cordial, Amicable
  • Plateau (verb)Reach a state of little or no change after a period of activity or progress.स्थिरांक Synonyms: Quiescent period, Lull, Respite
  • Stagnant (adjective)Showing no activity.निष्क्रिय Synonyms: Inactive, Slow, Declining, Dormant · Antonyms: Active, Mobile
  • Distress (noun)Extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain.कठिनाई Synonyms: Anguish, Suffering, Pain, Agony · Antonyms: Soothe, Calm, Comfort
  • Depletion (noun)The reduction of something by a large amount so that there is not enough left.कमी Synonyms: Exhaustion, Using Up, Reduction, Diminution, Shrinkage · Antonyms: Uptick, Rise, Increase, Gain, Boost
  • Setback (noun)A reversal or check in progress.बाधा Synonyms: Problem, Complication, Mishap, Disappointment · Antonyms: Blessing, Achievement
  • Glut (noun)An excessively abundant supply of something.प्रचुरता Synonyms: Surplus, Excess, Surfeit · Antonyms: Lack, Scarcity
  • Tailor (verb)Make or adapt for a particular purpose or person.उपयुक्त बनाना Synonyms: Adapt, Mould, Attune, Modify, Reshape, Mould · Antonyms: Reject, Refuse, Deny, Spurn, Turn Down
  • Embrace (verb)Accept (a belief, theory, or change) willingly and enthusiastically.आलिंगन करना Synonyms: Welcome, Accept, Take up, Adopt · Antonyms: Discard, Shun, Repudiate

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