The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary 20 Feb 2021 – 10 Words with Hindi Meaning, 5 Editorials

On 20 February 2021 Vocab24 covered 5 editorials from The Economic Times, The Hindu, The Times of India 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

Stark (adjective) – Severe or bare in appearance or outline.कठोर Synonyms: Austere, Severe, Bleak, Harsh · Antonyms: Mild, Gentle, Clement, Moderate
Cordon (verb) – Prevent access to or from an area or building by surrounding it with police or other guards.घेराकरना Synonyms: Close off, Tape off, Isolate · Antonyms: Gather, Assemble
Doyen (noun) – The most respected or prominent person in a particular field.दल के उच्च सदस्य Synonyms: Senior, Skilled person, Maestro, Expert · Antonyms: Junior, Novice, Amateur
Dispensation (noun) – A political, religious, or social system prevailing at a particular time.व्यवस्था Synonyms: Organization, Governance, Regime, Rule
Entrench (verb) – Establish (an attitude, habit, or belief) so firmly that change is very difficult or unlikely.मजबूत स्थिति बनाना Synonyms: Settle, Lodge, Install · Antonyms: Remove, Weaken
Eponymous (adjective) – (of a thing) named after a particular person or group.रचना जिसका शीर्षक उसके प्रमुख पात्र के नाम पर हो Synonyms: Onymous, Identifying
Relegate (verb) – To give somebody a lower or less important position, rank, etc. than before.निर्वासित कर देना Synonyms: Downgrade, Demote, Move down, Put down, Lower · Antonyms: Promote, Raise, Push, Encourage
Stodgy (adjective) – Dull and uninspired; lacking originality or excitement.घिसा पिटा Synonyms: Boring, Dull, Uninteresting · Antonyms: Interesting, Exciting, entertaining
Trickle (verb) – Come, go, or appear slowly or gradually.धीरे-धीरे जाना Synonyms: Disappear, Drip, Vanish
Chronic (adjective) – (of a problem) long-lasting.स्थायी Synonyms: Constant, Continuing, Unending, Persistent · Antonyms: Ending, Ceasing