The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary 20 Apr 2022 – 15 Words with Hindi Meaning, 8 Editorials

On 20 April 2022 Vocab24 covered 8 editorials from The Times of India, The Guardian, The Indian Express, One Liner, The Hindu and taught 15 words from them. Read the editorial, learn the words with Hindi meaning, then use three of them in a sentence today.

15 words from this day's editorials

Subtle (adjective) – Good at noticing and understanding things.कुशाग्र-बुद्धि Synonyms: Shrewd, Astute, Keen, Sagacious, Perceptive, Discerning · Antonyms: Stupid, Idiotic, Dumb, Foolish
Straddle (verb) – Extend across or be situated on both sides of.दोनों ओर फैला होना Synonyms: Lie on both sides of, Be situated on both sides of, Extend across
Adage (noun) – A proverb or short statement expressing a general truth.कहावत Synonyms: Saying, Maxim, Byword, Aphorism, Dictum, Axiom
Predicament (noun) – A difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation.दुर्दशा Synonyms: Plight, Quandary, Quagmire, Crisis · Antonyms: Benefit, Advantage, Blessing
Transgress (verb) – To go beyond the limit of what is morally or legally acceptable.उल्लंघन करना Synonyms: Violate, Defy, Disobey, Contravene, Flout · Antonyms: Obey, Follow, Comply, Abide by
Bonhomie (noun) – A feeling of cheerful friendship.मिलनसारिता Synonyms: Geniality, Amiability, Affability, Cordiality · Antonyms: Animosity, Incivility, Antagonism, Enmity
Anchor (verb) – Provide with a firm basis or foundation.जमाना Synonyms: Stick, Lodge, Implant · Antonyms: Uproot, Dislodge, Detach
Deplore (verb) – Feel or express strong disapproval of (something).विलाप करना Synonyms: Regret, Mourn, Rue over · Antonyms: Rejoice, Delight, Approve
Acquiesce (verb) – Accept something reluctantly but without protest.मान लेना Synonyms: Permit, Agree to, Concur with · Antonyms: Refuse, Reject, Differ
Menace (verb) – Be a threat or possible danger to.धमकाना Synonyms: Threaten, Scare, Terrify · Antonyms: Protect, Assist
Construe (verb) – To understand the meaning of a word, a sentence or an action in a particular way.अनुवाद करना Synonyms: Interpret, Understand, Decode · Antonyms: Misinterpret, Misunderstand, Misread
Culmination (noun) – The highest or climactic point of something, especially as attained after a long time.शिखर Synonyms: Climax, Apogee, Pinnacle, Completion · Antonyms: Nadir, Beginning, Start, Commencement
Grouse (noun) – A complaint or grumble.शिकवा Synonyms: Complaint, Grievance, Whine, Moan · Antonyms: Approval, Compliment, Commendation
Berate (verb) – Scold or criticize (someone) angrily.फटकारना Synonyms: Rebuke, Reprove, Reprimand, Chide · Antonyms: Laud, Praise
Tantamount (adjective) – Equivalent in seriousness to.बराबर Synonyms: Equivalent, Identical, Equal, Much the same as, Amounting to · Antonyms: Different, Opposite, Reverse