10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Undertake (verb)
Meaning: commit oneself to and begin (an enterprise or responsibility). जिम्मा लेना
Synonyms: Assume, Tackle, Shoulder, Handle, Accept, Take On
Antonyms: Neglect, Forgo, Relinquish, Give Up
Example: I want you to undertake all the responsibility.
Frail (adjective)
Meaning: (of a person or thing) weak and delicate. दुर्बल
Synonyms: Feeble, Debilitated, Incapacitated, Slender, Crippled
Antonyms: Strong, Robust, Fit, Sturdy, Hardy
Example: His frail hands could hardly hold a cup.
Oppression (noun)
Meaning: prolonged cruel or unjust treatment or exercise of authority; the state of being subject to oppressive treatment. उत्पीड़न, अत्याचार
Synonyms: Persecution, Maltreatment, Coercion, Repression, Subjugation
Antonyms: Liberty, Freedom, Democracy, Autonomy
Example: The oppression of the invaders had thinned down the population of the village.
Relentless (adjective)
Meaning: harsh or inflexible. कठोर, दयाहीन
Synonyms: Harsh, Grim, Severe, Remorseless, Ruthless, Unsparing
Antonyms: Lenient, Merciful, Clement, Sparing
Example: Her critiques were relentless but revealing.
Pragmatic (adjective)
Meaning: dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations. व्यावहारिक
Synonyms: Realistic, Sensible, Hard-Headed, Rational, Reasonable
Antonyms: Impractical, Unrealistic, Idealistic, Fanciful
Example: She was a dreamer - not pragmatic.
Vest (verb)
Meaning: confer or bestow (power, authority, property, etc.) on someone. हवाले करना, प्रदान करना
Synonyms: Confer, Bestow, Devolve, Consign, Endow
Antonyms: Withdraw, Keep, Withhold
Example: Control has been vested in local authorities.
Pitfall (noun)
Meaning: a hidden or unsuspected danger or difficulty. ख़तरा, काठिनाई
Synonyms: Drawback, Snare, Snag, Downside, Hazard
Antonyms: Advantage, Benefit, Security, Safeguard
Example: We need to be alert to potential pitfalls.
Accountable (adjective)
Meaning: required or expected to justify actions or decisions; responsible. उत्तरदायी
Synonyms: Responsible, Liable, Answerable, To Blame
Antonyms: Unaccountable, Unanswerable
Example: Politicians are ultimately accountable to the voters.
Endorse (verb)
Meaning: declare one's public approval or support of. समर्थन करना
Synonyms: Support, Advocate, Back, Approve, Ratify, Vouch For
Antonyms: Denounce, Condemn, Censure, Deplore
Example: No one is foolish enough to endorse it.
Gut (noun)
Meaning: personal courage and determination; toughness of character. साहस, हिम्मत
Synonyms: Valour, Fortitude, Pluck, Mettle, Daring, Nerve
Antonyms: Cowardice, Timidity, Pusillanimity
Example: It takes guts to start a new business on your own.
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1. Synonym of Pitfall
2. Antonym of Relentless
3. Synonym of Pragmatic
4. Antonym of Endorse
5. Synonym of Undertake
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