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Spelling Error Quiz

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22,Jul,2020

10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning

Read the words first, then the editorial: you will meet them in the text and remember them. Tap a word for its dictionary page.

Ostensibly (adverb)

Meaning- As appears or is stated to be true, though not necessarily so. प्रकट रूप से

Synonyms: Seemingly, Apparently, Supposedly, Outwardly

Antonyms: Truly, Genuinely, Really, Actually

Example: Troops were sent in, ostensibly to protect the civilian population.

Churlishly (adverb)

Meaning - In a rude or very unpleasant way. रुखाई से

Synonyms: Rudely, Impolitely, Curtly

Antonyms: Courteously, Politely, Suavely

Example: He replied churlishly for what he has done.

Littoral (adjective)

Meaning- Relating to or situated on the shore of the sea or a lake. समुद्र-तट का

Synonyms: Coastline, Seaboard, Coastal

Example: Three of the five Caspian littoral countries are landlocked.

Deterrence (noun)

Meaning – The action of discouraging an action or event through instilling doubt or fear of the consequences. निवारण

Synonyms: Dissuasion, Prevention, Discouragement

Antonyms: Inducement, Encouragement

Example: Nuclear missiles remain the main deterrence against possible aggression.

Malign (adjective)

Meaning - Causing harm. हानिकारक

Synonyms: Harmful, Baleful, Inimical

Antonyms: Benign, Benevolent

Example: She had a strong and malign influence.

Threshold (noun)

Meaning- The level at which something starts to happen. दहलीज़

Synonyms: Starting point, Beginning, Brink

Antonyms: Ending, Close, Completion, Omega

Example: She was on the threshold of a dazzling career

Onus (noun)

Meaning- The responsibility for something. दायित्व

Synonyms: Duty, Obligation, Responsibility

Antonyms: Advantage, Benefit, Gain

Example: The onus is on employers to follow health and safety laws.

Precipitate (adjective)

Meaning- Done, made, or acting suddenly or without careful consideration. हड़बड़ी करना

Synonyms: Hasty, Hurried, Rushed

Antonyms: Unhurried, Leisurely, Unrushed

Example: Declaring victory would not only be precipitate but dangerous.

Commensurate (adjective)

Meaning- Corresponding in size or degree. आनुपातिक

Synonyms: Proportionate, Comparable, Equal

Antonyms: Disproportionate, Incommensurate, Inappropriate

Example: Salary will be commensurate with experience.

Imprudent (adjective)

Meaning - Not showing care for the consequences of an action. बेपरवाह

Synonyms: Unwise, Injudicious, Incautious

Antonyms: Prudent, Wise, Sensible

Example: It would be imprudent to leave her winter coat behind.

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1. Synonym of Littoral

2. Antonym of Threshold

3. Synonym of Imprudent

4. Antonym of Malign

5. Synonym of Onus

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