10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Judicious (adjective)
Having, showing, or done with good judgement or sense. विवेकपूर्ण, समझदार
Synonyms: Prudent, Astute, Perspicacious, Sagacious
Antonyms: Careless, Foolish, Unwise
Example: A good teacher who knows how to give judicious criticism as well as praise.
Unprecedented (adjective)
Not known or experienced before. अभूतपूर्व, अनोखा
Synonyms: New, Unique, Extraordinary, Unparalleled
Antonyms: Familiar, Hackneyed, Old
Example: This century has witnessed environmental destruction on an unprecedented scale.
Exaggeration (noun)
O make something seem larger, more important, better, or worse than it really is: बढ़ा-चढ़ाकर प्रस्तुत करना, अतिशयोक्ति करना
Synonyms: Elaboration, Embellishment, Embroidering, Hyperbole
Antonyms: Belittlement, Disparagement, Minimizing
Example: Their exaggeration was such that a rainstorm became a hurricane.
Transgression (noun)
An act that goes against a law, rule, or code of conduct; an offence. उल्लंघन
Synonyms: Contravention, Infraction, Felony, Misdemeanor
Antonyms: Obedience, Non-Violation, Observance
Example: Adolescence is a period marked by fascination with the transgression of rules.
Capricious (adjective)
Given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behaviour. मनमौजी, अस्थिर
Synonyms: Fickle, Mercurial, Volatile, Whimsical
Antonyms: Changeless, Constant, Immutable, Invariable
Example: A capricious woman who changed her mind dozens of times about what color to paint the bathroom.
Imminent (adjective)
Giving signs of immediate occurrence. सन्निकट, करीब, अभी होने वाला
Synonyms: Impending, Looming, Ominous, Portentous
Antonyms: Distant, Far-Off, Remote
Example: A storm is imminent, so you should seek shelter now.
Faction (noun)
A group of people acting together within a larger group. गुट, दल
Synonyms: Clique, Coterie, Group, Clan
Antonyms: Unity, Individuals
Example: The United States Civil War began when several southern states decided to become a faction and form their own nation.
Resilience (noun)
The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties: लचीलापन
Synonyms: Elasticity, Flexibility, Pliability, Toughness
Antonyms: Fragility, Rigidity
Example: Nylon is excellent in wearability and resilience.
Envisage (verb)
To form a mental picture of. परिकल्पना करना, विचार करना
Synonyms: Imagine, Visualize, Picture, Conceive
Antonyms: Disregard, Ignore
Example: Iʼm trying to envisage you on a surfboard.
Fissure (noun)
A long, narrow opening or line of breakage made by cracking or splitting, especially in rock or earth. दरार
Synonyms: Crevice, Crack, Interstice, Chasm
Antonyms: Solid, Joint, Closure
Example: The bacteria survive around vents or fissures in the deep ocean floor.
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1. Synonym of Transgression
2. Antonym of Judicious
3. Synonym of Capricious
4. Antonym of Faction
5. Synonym of Envisage
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