On 28 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

  • Douse (verb)Extinguish (a fire or light).बुझा देना Synonyms: Put out, Quench, Dampen down · Antonyms: Ignite, Inflame
  • Heave (verb)Produce (a sigh).ठंडी सांस Synonyms: Emit, Gasp, Utter
  • Chuffed (adjective)Very pleased.आनंदित Synonyms: Delighted, Gratified, Contented · Antonyms: Displeased, Unsatisfied
  • Tepid (adjective)Showing Little Enthusiasm.उत्साहहीन Synonyms: Half-Hearted, Unenthusiastic, Indifferent, Lukewarm · Antonyms: Zealous, Enthusiastic, Passionate, Fervent
  • Decimation (noun)The act of severely damaging something or making something much weaker.बरबादी Synonyms: Devastation, Annihilation, Ruin · Antonyms: Construction, Restoration
  • Rout (noun)A decisive defeat.घोर पराजय Synonyms: Crushing defeat, Overwhelming defeat, Trouncing · Antonyms: Victory, Triumph
  • Disenchantment (noun)A feeling of disappointment about someone or something you previously respected or admired.निराशा Synonyms: Disillusionment, Discontent, Discouragement, Regret · Antonyms: Blessing, Triumph, Attainment, pleasure
  • Reprieve (noun)A cancellation or postponement of a punishment.दण्डविराम Synonyms: Suspension, Cancellation of punishment, Stay of execution · Antonyms: Continuation, Resumption
  • Prod (verb)Stimulate or persuade (someone who is reluctant or slow) to do something.उकसाना प्रेरित करना Synonyms: Spur, Impel, Motivate, Push · Antonyms: Depress, Stop, Prevent
  • Impart (verb)To pass information, knowledge, etc. to other people.प्रदान करना Synonyms: Convey, Transmit, Pass on, Give · Antonyms: Keep, Withhold
  • Aberration (noun)A fact, an action or a way of behaving that is not usual, and that may be unacceptable.असामान्य Synonyms: Anomaly, Abnormality, Irregularity · Antonyms: Normality, Regularity, Routine
  • Flout (verb)To show that you have no respect for a law, etc. by openly not obeying it.उल्लंघन करना Synonyms: Defy, Disregard, Scorn, Violate · Antonyms: Obey, Respect, Honour
  • Gruesome (adjective)Extremely unpleasant.वीभत्स Synonyms: Unpleasant, Disgusting, Awful, Dreadful · Antonyms: Pleasant, Delightful, Attractive
  • Embolden (verb)Give (someone) the courage or confidence to do something.घृणित Synonyms: Give courage, Encourage, Strengthen · Antonyms: Dishearten, Discourage, Daunt
  • Benign (adjective)Not causing damage or harm.हितकारी Synonyms: Harmless, Safe, Innocuous, Inoffensive, Gentle · Antonyms: Harsh, Harmful, Malignant

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