10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Ubiquitous (adjective)
Present, appearing, or found everywhere. सर्वव्यापी
Synonyms: Omnipresent, Pervasive, Common, Quotidian, Universal
Antonyms: Rare, Infrequent, Sporadic
Example: The mobile phone has become ubiquitous.
Spurious (adjective)
False or fake. जाली, नक़ली
Synonyms: Bogus, Counterfeit, Specious, Sham
Antonyms: Authentic, Bona Fide, Genuine, Real, Unfaked
Example: Because they want to attract readers, many bloggers often make up spurious headlines.
Impertinence (noun)
Rude and not showing respect. अशिष्टता, ढीठपन
Synonyms: Impudence, Insolence, Rudeness Incivility
Antonyms: Politeness, Humility, Courtesy
Example: He was punished for his impertinence.
Belligerent (adjective)
Hostile and aggressive. युद्धरत, लड़ाकू
Synonyms: Pugnacious, Truculent, Bellicose, Cantankerous
Antonyms: Pacific, Friendly, Affable, Amicable
Example: The player became quite belligerent and was thrown out of the game.
Disarray (noun)
A state of disorganization or untidiness. अव्यवस्था
Synonyms: Hysteria, Confusion, Disorder, Chaos, Clutter
Antonyms: Order, Arrangement, Classify, Organise
Example: The nation is in disarray following rioting.
Sedition (noun)
Language or behaviour that is intended to persuade other people to oppose their government. राज - द्रोह
Synonyms: Insurrection, Insurgency, Mutiny, Rebellion
Antonyms: Obedience, Submission
Example: The leaders of the group have been arrested and charged with sedition.
Timid (adjective)
Easily frightened. आसानी से डरनेवाला
Synonyms: Timorous, Diffident, Demure, Pusillanimous
Antonyms: Audacious, Bold, Brave, Undaunted
Example: A timid rabbit hopped cautiously out of the burrow.
Palpable (adjective)
Capable of being touched, felt, handled, or perceived. स्पर्शनीय
Synonyms: Tangible, Perceptible, Apparent, Discernible
Antonyms: Impalpable, Intangible
Example: The physician knew the patient had died when her pulse was no longer palpable.
Grumble (verb)
Complain about something in a bad-tempered way. असन्तोष दिखलाना, शिकायत करना
Synonyms: Complain, Moan, Groan, Lament
Antonyms: Compliment, Accolade, Praise, Rejoice
Example: Fans grumbled about the team's poor play.
Snub (verb)
To insult (someone) deliberately. अनदेखा करके अपमानित करना
Synonyms: Humiliate, Rebuff, Rebuke, Disdain
Antonyms: Acceptance, Embrace, Welcome
Example: She snubbed me in the hallway.
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1. Synonym of Timid
2. Antonym of Palpable
3. Synonym of Impertinence
4. Antonym of Belligerent
5. Synonym of Disarray
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