10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Breakthrough (noun)
A sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development. महत्वपूर्ण खोज
Synonyms: Discovery, Advance, Innovation, Development
Antonyms: Decline, Lapse, Setback
Example: Scientists at the University of York have made a major breakthrough in the fight against prostate cancer.
Align (verb)
Put (things) into correct or appropriate relative positions. एक सीध में रखना
Synonyms: Situate, Set, Position
Example: The colossal warships aligned themselves to their correct vectors.
Opprobrium (noun)
Harsh criticism or censure. अनादर
Synonyms: Vilification, Vituperation, Condemnation
Antonyms: Esteem, Pride, Respect
Example: I have been heaped with some opprobrium by opponents of the project.
Callous (adjective)
Not caring about other people’s feelings, pain or problems. निर्दयी
Synonyms: Cruel, Unfeeling, Heartless, Ruthless
Antonyms: Sympathetic, Compassionate, Merciful
Example: His callous comments about the murder made me shiver.
Reveal (verb)
Make (previously unknown or secret information) known to others. प्रत्यक्ष करना
Synonyms: Disclose, Unveil, Tell
Antonyms: Hide, Conceal, Cover
Example: He revealed that he had received death threats.
Reluctance (noun)
Unwillingness or disinclination to do something. अनिच्छा
Synonyms: Unwillingness, Disinclination, Hesitation
Antonyms: Willingness, Inclination
Example: It is a role she embraces with regal dignity and a hint of self-conscious reluctance.
Extrapolate (verb)
Estimate or conclude (something). आकलन करना
Synonyms: Forecast, Predict, Calculate
Example: Safe exposure is extrapolated from tests on rats so their relevance to humans is debatable.
Feasible (adjective)
Possible to do easily or conveniently. साध्य
Synonyms: Practicable, Attainable, Workable
Antonyms: Impossible, Unattainable, Impractical
Example: It's just not feasible to manage the business on a part-time basis.
Cede (verb)
Give up (power or territory). त्यागकरना
Synonyms: Surrender, Yield, Relinquish, Concede, Part with
Antonyms: Take over, Retain, Usurp, Seize
Example: One challenge is that the courts are being asked to cede some power.
Speculative (adjective)
(of an investment) involving a high risk of loss. काल्पनिक
Synonyms: Unsafe, Hazardous, Uncertain
Antonyms: Proven, Definite, Real
Example: Unit trust investments must not be speculative.
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Source: English Expressions and Sentences · 21 Jun 2021• Where was the wedding organized? • It was held in a restaurant downtown.
• What did people do in the wedding? • They enjoyed wedding feast, sang and danced together after giving the couple best wishes of an ever-lasting happiness.
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1. Synonym of Reveal
2. Synonym of Align
3. Synonym of Reluctance
4. Antonym of Cede
5. Synonym of Opprobrium
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