10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Arduous (adjective)
Involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring कठिन
Synonyms: Burdensome, onerous, Strenuous, Uphill, laborious, grueling
Antonyms: Effortless, Undemanding, Trouble-Free, Simple
Example: It was an arduous climb up the mountain.
Scrutiny (noun)
Critical observation or examination. जांच
Synonyms: Inspection, Investigation, Exploration, Examination
Example: Scrutiny committees have often been dominated by ruling party chairs.
Indispensable (adjective)
Absolutely necessary. परम आवश्यक
Synonyms: Essential, Necessary, Imperative, Vital, Requisite
Antonyms: Unnecessary, Unimportant, Trivial, Redundant
Example: Your assistance is indispensable for us
Deference (noun)
Humble submission and respect. सम्मान
Synonyms: Respect, Obeisance, Regard, Esteem, Reverence
Antonyms: Dishonor, Disrespect, Discourtesy, Disdain
Example: Visiting officials were treated with great deference.
Archaic (adjective)
Very old or old-fashioned. प्राचीन
Synonyms: Obsolete, Ancient, Antiquated, Passé
Antonyms: Modern, Up-To-Date, Contemporary, In Vogue
Example: The Company does some things in archaic ways, such as not using computers for bookkeeping
Anxious (adjective)
Experiencing worry, unease, or nervousness, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome. चिंतित
Synonyms: Agitated, Distressed, Apprehensive, Jittery, Antsy
Antonyms: Tranquil, Unworried, Unafraid, Confident
Example: He is anxious about his mother's health
Obscure (adjective)
Not discovered or known about; uncertain. अस्पष्ट
Synonyms: Ambiguous, Arcane, Mysterious, Vague
Antonyms: Clear, Obvious, Perceptible
Example: It was an obscure corner of the world.
Inclusion (noun)
The action or state of including or of being included within a group or structure. समावेश
Synonyms: Admittance, Involvement, Insertion, Incorporation
Antonyms: Exclusion, Subtraction
Example: Her inclusion in the team has caused controversy.
Discretion (noun)
The quality of behaving or speaking in such a way as to avoid causing offense or revealing private information. विवेक
Synonyms: Circumspection, Prudence, Delicacy, Carefulness
Antonyms: Carelessness, Disregard, Negligence
Example: You must show discretion in choosing your friend.
Undue (adjective)
Unwarranted or inappropriate because excessive or disproportionate. अनुचित
Synonyms: Inordinate, Immoderate, Unwarranted, Intemperate
Antonyms: Appropriate, Moderate, Suitable, Warranted
Example: They are taking undue advantage of the situation.
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1. Synonym of Archaic
2. Antonym of Inclusion
3. Synonym of Scrutiny
4. Antonym of Discretion
5. Synonym of Indispensable
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