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15 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning

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Whopping (adjective)

Very big. भारी

Synonyms: Immense, Huge, Monstrous, Enormous

Antonyms: Tiny, Teeny, Small, Little

Example: The Company made a whopping 75 million dollar loss.

Incumbent (noun)

A person who has an official position. पदस्थ व्यक्ति

Synonyms: Occupant, Officeholder, Official, Officer

Antonyms: Volunteer, optional, Elective, Unwanted

Example: He is the present incumbent of the White House.

Intrigue (verb)

To secretly plan with other people to harm somebody. साज़िश

Synonyms: Plot, Scheme, Connive, Conspiracy

Antonyms: Repulse, Refuse, Neglect, Ignore

Example: Henry and Louis intrigued with the local nobles.

Rein (noun)

The state of being in control. लगाम

Synonyms: Curb, Harness, Restraint, Bridle

Antonyms: Free, Release, Let go, Disperse

Example: The vice-president was forced to take up the reins of office.

Obliquely (adverb)

In a way that is not direct. अप्रत्यक्ष रूप से

Synonyms: Indirectly, Circuitously, Evasively, In a roundabout way

Antonyms: Directly, Straightforwardly, Straightaway

Example: He referred only obliquely to their recent problems.

Mild (adjective)

Not strong or severe. हल्का

Synonyms: Gentle, Soft, Moderate, Meek

Antonyms: Strong, Severe, Harsh, Hard

Example: The symptoms were mild.

Unenviable (adjective)

Difficult or unpleasant. अवांछनीय

Synonyms: Undesirable, Difficult, Unwanted, Hateful

Antonyms: Enviable, Desirable, Wanted, Loving

Example: She was given the unenviable task of informing the losers.

Persist (verb)

To continue to do something despite difficulties. कायम रहना

Synonyms: Remain, endure, Continue, Prevail

Antonyms: Stop, Cease, Discontinue, Halt

Example: Contact your doctor if the cough persists.

Vigorously (adverb)

In a way that is very active, determined or full of energy. जोरदार ढंग से

Synonyms: Forcefully, Powerfully, Energetically, Forcibly

Antonyms: Feebly, Gently, Softly, Weakly

Example: She shook her head vigorously.

Severity (noun)

The fact or condition of something being extremely bad or serious. अप्रिय

Synonyms: Rigor, Austerity, Harshness, Hardness

Antonyms: Mildness, Kindness, Softness, Gentleness

Example: A prison sentence should match the severity of the crime.

Imponderable (adjective)

Difficult to measure or understand. अतिसूक्ष्म

Synonyms: Intangible, impalpable, Imperceptible

Antonyms: Ponderable, Large, Big, Huge

Example: He played against imponderable mysteries.

Bottlenecks (noun)

Anything that delays development or progress. बाधाओं

Synonyms: Logjams, Blocks, Obstructions, Hurdles

Antonyms: Aid, Help, Assistance, Support

Example: I will eliminate bottlenecks in the manufacturing process.

Soar (verb)

When something rises very quickly. ऊपर चढ़ना

Synonyms: Arose, Escalate, Increase, Lift

Antonyms: Drop, Decrease, Decline, Fell

Example: Air pollution will soon soar above safety levels.

Vicious (adjective)

Violent and cruel. निर्मम

Synonyms: Evil, Cruel, Wicked, Venomous

Antonyms: Gentle, Kind, Good, Nice

Example: She has a vicious temper.

Curtail (verb)

Reduce or restrict it. कम करना

Synonyms: Cut, Shorten, Reduce, Decrease

Antonyms: Grow, Extend, Enlarge, Lengthen

Example: Your spending is far too high, and must be curtailed.

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Source: The Hindu · 10 Aug 2022

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1. Synonym of Vicious

2. Antonym of Whopping

3. Synonym of Unenviable

4. Antonym of Rein

5. Synonym of Obliquely

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