Editorial Vocabulary – 19 February 2024

On 19 February 2024 Vocab24 covered 5 editorials from The Hindu 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

• Preliminary (adjective) – Preceding or done in preparation for something fuller or more important.प्रारंभिक Synonyms: Preparatory, Introductory, Initial, Opening · Antonyms: Additional, Extra, Secondary, Closing
• Eligible (adjective) – Having the right to do or obtain something.योग्य Synonyms: Acceptable, Likely, Qualified, Suitable · Antonyms: Unacceptable, Improper, Inappropriate, Ineligible
• Pledged (verb) – Commit (a person or organization) by a solemn promise.गिरवी Synonyms: Guaranteed, Promised, Enforced, Obligated · Antonyms: Break, Disagree, Disavow, Disobey
• Campaign (noun) – A plan to do a number of things in order to achieve a special aim.अभियान Synonyms: Crusade, Drive, Push, Effort. · Antonyms: Inaction, Prevent, Hinder, Inhibit.
• Protests (noun) – A statement or action expressing disapproval of or objection to something.विरोध Synonyms: Objection, Exception, Complaint, Disapproval. · Antonyms: Support, Approval, Harmony, Peace.
• Soaring (verb) – To fly high in the air.ऊँचे उड़ना Synonyms: Wing, Climb, Rise, Mount. · Antonyms: Plummet, Decline, Decrease, Fall.
• Evacuating (verb) – The act of moving people from a dangerous place to somewhere safeनिकास Synonyms: Expulsion, Clearing, Discharge, Emptying · Antonyms: Retention, Arrival, Coming, Entrance
• Offensive (adjective) – To hurt somebody’s feelings.अपमानित Synonyms: Angry, Annoyed, Exasperated, Insulted · Antonyms: Aid, Assist, Assuage, Calm
• Conflict (noun) – A serious disagreement or argument, typically a protracted one.टकराव Synonyms: Battle, Clash, Combat, Competition · Antonyms: Peace, Truce, Agreement, Calm
• Wounded (adjective) – Causing physical injury.घायल Synonyms: Injure, Hurt, Damage, Harm · Antonyms: Mild, Nice, Complimentary, Flattering

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Prime editorials of the day

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  Senthilbalaji seeks discharge from ed case judge extends judicial remand till feb 20
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  Prime The Hindu

  Five patients die after israeli forces seize gaza hospital
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  Prime The Hindu

  Congress passing through its worst phase in history pm
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  Prime The Hindu

  Israel forces say it has ‘begun series’ of air strikes in lebanon
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  Prime The Hindu

  Subianto claims ‘victory for all indonesians’ in presidential vote