On 19 May 2022 Vocab24 covered 8 editorials from The Times of India, 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

  • Backlash (noun)A strong negative reaction by a large number of people, especially to a social or political development.प्रतिक्रिया Synonyms: Adverse Reaction, Counteraction, Recoil, Repercussion · Antonyms: Cause, Reason, Basis
  • Fervour (noun)Intense and passionate feeling.जोश, उत्साह Synonyms: Ardour, Vehemence, Zeal, Earnestness, Vigour · Antonyms: Apathy, Passivity, Lassitude, Torpor
  • Exacerbate (verb)Make (a problem, injury, or offence) worse or more serious.गंभीरता बढ़ाना Synonyms: Aggravate, Inflame, Augment, Exaggerate, Intensify · Antonyms: Improve, Alleviate, Soothe, Assuage, Mollify
  • Trump (verb)To beat something that somebody says or does by saying or doing something even better.पछाड़ देना Synonyms: Surpass, Outdo, Upstage, Outperform · Antonyms: Fall Behind, Lag Behind, Underperform, Lose
  • Wane (verb)(of something unpleasant or severe) become less intense or widespread.मन्द या शान्त हो जाना Synonyms: Lessen, Subside, Drop Off, Wane, Taper Off, Recede · Antonyms: Rise, Intensify, Increase, Mount
  • Indictment (noun)A formal charge or accusation of a serious crime.अभियोग, दोषारोपण Synonyms: Accusation, Arraignment, Allegation · Antonyms: Acquittal, Exoneration, Absolution
  • Solidarity (noun)Support by one person or group of people for another because they share feelings, opinions, aims, etc.एकजुटता Synonyms: Unity, Camaraderie, Unanimity, Esprit De Corps, Oneness · Antonyms: Disagreement, Discord, Antagonism, Dissension
  • Sheer (adjective)Complete or extreme.सम्पूर्ण, निरा Synonyms: Absolute, Downright, Utter, Thorough, Out-And-Out · Antonyms: Partial, Fractional, Limited, Fragmentary
  • Forestall (verb)Prevent or obstruct (an anticipated event or action) by taking advance action.रोकना, Synonyms: Nip In The Bud, Thwart, Frustrate, Foil, Stave Off · Antonyms: Assist, Help, Aid, Facilitate
  • Onslaught (noun)A fierce or destructive attack.हमला Synonyms: Assault, Attack, Offensive, Aggression, Onrush · Antonyms: Resistance, Opposition
  • Penchant (noun)a liking for, enjoyment of, or a habit of doing something.लगन, रुचि Synonyms: fondness, proclivity, predilection, affinity, inclination · Antonyms: antipathy, aversion, distaste, disinclination
  • Preponderance (noun)The quality or fact of being greater in number, quantity, or importance.बहुतायत Synonyms: bulk, majority, greater quantity, multitude · Antonyms: tininess, handful, minority
  • Concerted (adjective)done with great effort or determination.ठोस; दृढ़ Synonyms: forceful, strenuous, vigorous, concentrated, all-out, intensive · Antonyms: half-hearted, lukewarm, apathetic, perfunctory
  • Cement (verb)to make a relationship, an agreement, etc. stronger.मज़बूत बनाना Synonyms: strengthen, reinforce, bolster, toughen · Antonyms: lessen, undermine, weaken, diminish
  • Irritant (noun)something that makes you annoyed or causes trouble.क्रोध उत्पन्न करने वाला Synonyms: source of irritation, source of vexation, thorn in someone's side, pinprick · Antonyms: source of joy, delight

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