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10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning

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Preconceived (adjective)

Formed before you have enough information or experience of something. पूर्वकल्पित

Synonyms: Prejudiced, Biased, Prejudged, Partial

Antonyms: Impartial, Tolerant, Fair, Clean

Example: Maybe he had preconceived ideas about me.

Unusable (adjective)

In such a bad condition or of such low quality that it cannot be used अनुपयोगी

Synonyms: Unserviceable, Useless, Unworkable, Inoperable

Antonyms: Useful, Usable, Operable, Practicable

Example: The tools were rusty and unusable.

Etiquette (noun)

The formal rules of correct or polite behaviour in society, among members of a particular profession or in a particular area of activity. शिष्टाचार

Synonyms: Decorum, Courtesy, Protocol, Convention

Antonyms: Rudeness, Impropriety, Indecency, Discourtesy

Example: Perhaps he felt that turning his back on royalty was a serious breach of etiquette.

Foldable (adjective)

That can be folded. तह

Synonyms: Foldaway, Folding, Collapsible

Antonyms: Unfoldable

Example: Beds take up a lot of space, but foldable sofas can be comfortable alternatives.

Lounge (noun)

A room for waiting in at an airport, etc. सोना

Synonyms: Laze, Dawdle, Repose, Recline

Antonyms: Hustle, Straighten, Energize, Labor

Example: The hotel has a television lounge.

Coupe (noun)

A car with two doors and usually a sloping back. छोटी गाड़ी

Synonyms: Compact, Buggy, Wagon

Antonyms: Stay in place

Example: God, she breathed as he stopped behind a new, black sports coupe.

Rake (noun)

The amount by which something, especially the stage in a theatre. व्यभिचारी

Synonyms: Profligate, Libertine, Slant, Rummage

Antonyms: Disperse, Scatter, Distribute, Divide

Example: Rake the soil, press the seed into it, then cover it lightly.

Bumpy (adjective)

Not even. ऊबड़-खाबड़

Synonyms: Rough, Uneven, Jolting, Rugged

Antonyms: Smooth, Level, Even, Calm

Example: The road is very bumpy.

Hamper (verb)

To prevent somebody from easily doing or achieving something. रोक

Synonyms: Hinder, Shackle, Obstruct, Impede

Antonyms: Help, Aid, Assist, Facilitate

Example: Difficult weather conditions are hampering the operation.

Resides (verb)

To live in a particular place. रहता

Synonyms: Dwell, Live, Occupy, Abide

Antonyms: Depart, Leave, Move, Stop

Example: He still resides at his parents' house.

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Source: The Hindu · 20 Nov 2022

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1. Synonym of Unusable

2. Antonym of Resides

3. Synonym of Preconceived

4. Antonym of Foldable

5. Synonym of Lounge

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