On 29 December 2023 Vocab24 covered 9 editorials from The Hindustan Times, The Times of India, The Hindu and taught 20 words from them. Read the editorial, learn the words with Hindi meaning, then use three of them in a sentence today.

20 words from this day's editorials

  • Spurious (adjective)Not being what it purports to beजाली Synonyms: Bogus, Specious, False, Factitious. · Antonyms: Authentic, Genuine, Real, Valid.
  • Sacking (noun)An act of dismissing someone from employment.बर्खास्त Synonyms: Bag, Cloth, Gunny, Wrapping · Antonyms: Contamination, Activation, Newness, Continuance
  • Prompting (noun)To move to action.प्रेरित किया Synonyms: Cause, Occasion, Elicit, Produce · Antonyms: Deter, Restrain, Slow
  • Recommended (verb)A suggestion or proposal as to the best course of action, especially one put forward by an authoritative body.अनुशंसा Synonyms: Charge, Endorsement, Guidance, Instruction · Antonyms: Disapproval, Opposition, Refusal, Rejection
  • Bureaucrats (noun)A system of government in which most of the important decisions are taken by state officials rather than by elected representatives.नौकरशाही Synonyms: Civil Service, Administration, Government, Directorate · Antonyms: Adhocracy, Nonsupervisory, Nonmanagerial
  • Threatening (adjective)A statement of an intention to inflict pain, injury, damage, or other hostile action on someone in retribution for something done or not done.धमकी Synonyms: Warning, Ultimatum, Commination, Menaces · Antonyms: Certainty, Safety, Surety.
  • Procured (verb)The action of obtaining or procuring something.वसूली Synonyms: Acquisition, Ownership, Accession, Possession · Antonyms: Discourage, Dissuade, Fail, Forfeit
  • Vigilance (noun)The action or state of keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.जागरूकता Synonyms: Alertness, Caution, Diligence, Surveillance · Antonyms: Indifference, Neglect, Carelessness, Impulsiveness
  • Suspend (verb)Imposed by a judge or court but not enforced as long as no further offence is committed within a specified period.निलंबन Synonyms: Adjournment, Interruption, Delay, Stay · Antonyms: Continuation, Resumption, Beginning, Opening
  • Sought (verb)To try to find or get something.तलाश करना Synonyms: Search For, Try to Find, Look For. · Antonyms: Unwanted, Unwelcome, Unloved.
  • Snatched (verb)Quickly seize (something) in a rude or eager way.छीन लिया Synonyms: Appropriated, Kidnapped, Seized, Stolen · Antonyms: Missed, Released, Discharged, Freed
  • Resigned (adjective)Leave a job or officeइस्तीफा Synonyms: Abandon, Relinquish, Surrender, Waive · Antonyms: Assert, Begin, Claim, Come
  • Appropriate (adjective)Suitable or proper in the circumstances.उचित Synonyms: Suitable, Proper, Fitting, Relevant · Antonyms: Evil, Improper, Inappropriate, Incorrect
  • Retain (verb)Continue to have (something)बनाए रखा Synonyms: Absorb, Contain, Enjoy, Maintain · Antonyms: Abandon, Desert, Disperse, Dispossess
  • Extensively (adverb)Covering or affecting a large area.व्यापक Synonyms: Broad, Comprehensive, Considerable, Expanded · Antonyms: Exclusive, Insignificant, Limited, Little
  • Alliance (noun)A union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations.संधि Synonyms: Association, League, Compact, Concordat · Antonyms: Dissociation, Disaffiliation, Separation, Severance
  • Allies (noun)A state formally cooperating with another for a military or other purpose.मित्र-राष्ट्र Synonyms: Associate, Colleague, Friend, Partner · Antonyms: Antagonist, Detractor, Enemy, Foe
  • Vacant (adjective)Emptyखाली Synonyms: Empty, Unoccupied, Unfilled, Free · Antonyms: Busy, Employed, Full, Populated
  • Victorious (adjective)Having won a victory.विजयी Synonyms: Outplay, Outrun, Overcome, Overtake · Antonyms: Lose, Surrender, Fail, Guard
  • Gathering (noun)To come or be brought together in a group.इकट्ठा Synonyms: congregate, convene, assemble, meet · Antonyms: cancel, disperse, dissemble, divide

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