10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Impasse (noun)
Meaning: a situation in which no progress is possible, especially because of disagreement; a deadlock. गतिरोध
Synonyms: Stalemate, Gridlock, Bottleneck, Standoff, Catch-22
Antonyms: Breakthrough, Progress, Development, Advancement
Example: The dispute had reached an impasse, as neither side would compromise.
Despondency (noun)
Meaning: low spirits from loss of hope or courage. निराशा, मायूसी
Synonyms: Melancholy, Dejection, Despair, Gloom
Antonyms: Cheerfulness, Jauntiness, Chirpiness, Jollity
Example: Her despondency arises from her inability to find employment.
Elicit (verb)
Meaning: evoke or draw out (a reaction, answer, or fact) from someone. सामने लाना, जानकारी निकलवाना
Synonyms: Draw Out, Extract, Educe, Obtain, Evoke
Antonyms: Repress, Suppress, Stifle, Bottle Up
Example: The police elicited a confession from him.
Engender (verb)
Meaning: cause or give rise to (a feeling, situation, or condition). उत्पन्न करना
Synonyms: Beget, Generate, Kindle, Spawn
Antonyms: Prevent, Thwart, Preclude, Inhibit
Example: Conditions for a war were engendering in that country
Disgruntled (adjective)
Meaning: angry or dissatisfied. नाराज, असंतुष्ट
Synonyms: Discontented, Resentful, Sullen, Peeved
Antonyms: Contented, Tranquil, Serene, Placid
Example: A disgruntled former employee is being blamed for the explosion.
Reflective (adjective)
Meaning: relating to or characterized by deep thought; thoughtful. चिंतनशील
Synonyms: Pensive, Meditative, Contemplative, Ruminative
Antonyms: Thoughtless, Superficial, Shallow, Unreflective
Example: I walked on in a reflective mood to the car.
Muzzle (verb)
Meaning: prevent (a person or group) from expressing their opinions freely. दमन करना, मुहं बंद करना
Synonyms: Gag, Hush, Muffle, Quieten, Censor
Antonyms: Permit, Liberate, Allow, Encourage
Example: She was opposed to new laws to muzzle the press.
Insinuation (noun)
Meaning: an unpleasant hint or suggestion of something bad. आक्षेप
Synonyms: Innuendo, Implication, Allusion, Whisper
Antonyms: Statement, Proclamation, Assertion
Example: I've done nothing to deserve all your vicious insinuations.
Impart (verb)
Meaning: bestow (a quality). प्रदान करना, शिक्षा देना
Synonyms: Confer, Grant, Bestow, Accord, Afford, Provide, Contribute
Antonyms: Take, Deprive, Withhold
Example: A teacher's aim is to impart knowledge.
Mettle (noun)
Meaning: a person's ability to cope well with difficulties; spirit and resilience. दिलेरी
Synonyms: Fortitude, Tenacity, Pluck, Valor Gallantry
Antonyms: Cowardice, Timidity, Gutlessness, Spinelessness
Example: She showed her mettle by winning in spite of her handicap.
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Source: The Hindu · 29 Jun 2019India’s brooding parliamentary Opposition needs to study its historical legal to chart the road ahead.
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1. Synonym of Impasse
2. Antonym of Disgruntled
3. Synonym of Reflective
4. Antonym of Elicit
5. Synonym of Insinuation
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