10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Preoccupation (noun)
Meaning: a state of thinking about something continuously. मानसनिक व्यस्तता
Synonyms: Obsession, Engrossment, Pensiveness, Fixation
Antonyms: Apathy, Indifference, Unconcern, Disinterestedness
Example: She found his preoccupation with money irritating.
Despairing (adjective)
Meaning: showing or feeling the loss of all hope. निराशाजनक
Synonyms: Hopeless, Defeatist, Downbeat, Pessimistic
Antonyms: Hopeful, Optimistic, Panglossian, Cheerful
Example: Jim raised his hands in a despairing gesture.
Procure (verb)
Meaning: Obtain (something), especially with care or effort. परिश्रम से प्राप्त करना
Synonyms: Acquire, Obtain, Secure, Attain, Gain
Antonyms: Accord, Relinquish, Surrender, Yield
Example: He persuaded a friend to procure him a ticket.
Rebuff (verb)
Meaning: to refuse a friendly offer, request or suggestion in an unkind way. अस्वीकार करना
Synonyms: Decline, Spurn, Snub, Repudiate, Turn Down
Antonyms: Accept, Consent, Assent, Accede
Example: She rebuffed their request for help.
Anguish (noun)
Meaning: Severe mental or physical pain or suffering. वेदना, पीड़ा
Synonyms: Suffering, Agony, Distress, Torment
Antonyms: Contentment, Relief, Gratification, Pleasure
Example: Tears of anguish filled her eyes.
Vendetta (noun)
Meaning: A prolonged bitter quarrel with or campaign against someone. चिरस्थायी कलह
Synonyms: Dispute, Contention, Altercation, Feud
Antonyms: Friendship, Harmony, Peace, Amity
Example: He has accused the media of pursuing a vendetta against him.
Radiate (verb)
Meaning: to show an emotion or quality, or (of an emotion or quality) to be shown or felt. दिखाना, प्रदर्शित करना
Synonyms: Display, Exhibit, Demonstrate, Emanate
Antonyms: Cover, Conceal, Veil, Bury
Example: She was radiating joy and happiness.
Perpetrator (noun)
Meaning: a person who commits a crime or does something that is wrong or evil. अपराधकर्ता
Synonyms: Criminal, Culprit, Offender, Malefactor
Antonyms: Innocent
Example: The perpetrators of this horrific crime must be brought to justice.
Infatuated (adjective)
Meaning: having a very strong but not usually lasting feeling of love or attraction for someone or something. मोहित
Synonyms: Lovesick, Enamoured, Captivated, Besotted
Antonyms: Disenchanted, Dissatisfied, Disillusioned, Repulsed
Example: He is infatuated with her, and doesn't see her faults.
Privy (adjective)
Meaning: sharing in the knowledge of (something secret or private).
Synonyms: Aware of, Acquainted With, In on, Informed of.
Antonyms: Uninformed, Unaware, Unfamiliar, Not Cognizant
Example: She was not privy to any information contained in the letters.
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1. Synonym of Despairing
2. Antonym of Perpetrator
3. Synonym of Preoccupation
4. Antonym of Vendetta
5. Synonym of Rebuff
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