10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Capitulate (verb)
Cease to resist an opponent or an unwelcome demand. शर्तों को मान लेना हथियार डाल देना
Synonyms: Yield, Surrender, Give in, Relent
Antonyms: Resist, Conquer, Defend
Example: The patriots had to capitulate to the enemy forces.
Unabashedly (adverb)
Without embarrassment or shame. निस्संकोच पूर्वक
Synonyms: Shamelessly, Openly, Blatantly
Antonyms: Suavely, Secretly
Example: The film presents an unabashedly biased point of view.
Consternation (noun)
A feeling of anxiety or dismay, typically at something unexpected. विस्मय
Synonyms: Dismay, Perturbation, Distress, Trepidation, Angst
Antonyms: Calmness, Peacefulness, Coolness
Example: The latest scheme has caused similar consternation among traders.
Slapstick (noun)
Comedy based on deliberately clumsy actions and humorously embarrassing events. तमाशा
Synonyms: Humorous, Amusing, Droll, Zany
Example: It is a comedy with both slapstick and verbal humour.
Relay (verb)
Receive and pass on (information or a message). प्रसारण करना
Synonyms: Pass on, Transmit, Circulate
Antonyms: Withhold, Check
Example: She intended to relay everything she had learned.
Brickbat (noun)
A critical remark or comment. उपहास
Synonyms: Jeer, Rant, Jibe
Antonyms: Commendation, Praise
Example: His career has suffered and he has received many brickbats and few bouquets.
Second (verb)
Formally support or endorse (a nomination or resolution or its proposer) as a necessary preliminary to adoption or further discussion. सहारा देना
Synonyms: Approve, back, Commend, Promote
Antonyms: Oppose, Reject, criticize
Example: The New York Stock Exchange seconded the proposal in June.
Conviction (noun)
A firmly held belief or opinion. धारणा
Synonyms: Persuasion, Opinion, Thought
Example: His conviction that the death was no accident was stronger.
Embolden (verb)
Give (someone) the courage or confidence to do something. साहस देना
Synonyms: Give courage, Encourage, Strengthen
Antonyms: Dishearten, Discourage, Daunt
Example: With such a majority, the administration was emboldened to introduce radical new policies.
Meekly (adverb)
In a quiet, gentle, and submissive manner. कोमलता से
Synonyms: Humbly, Quietly, Calmly, Submissively
Antonyms: Arrogantly, Scornfully
Example: We should not meekly accept this fate.
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Source: The Pioneer News · 5 Nov 2021India will host an important meeting to discuss concrete steps to extend aid to Afghanistan.
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1. Synonym of Brickbat
2. Antonym of Unabashedly
3. Synonym of Capitulate
4. Antonym of Consternation
5. Synonym of Meekly
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