10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Hindsight (noun)
Meaning- Understanding of a situation or event only after it has happened or developed. दूरंदेश
Synonyms: Looking back, Retrospect, Recollection
Example: With hindsight it is easy to say they should not have released him.
Beleaguered (adjective)
Meaning- In a very difficult situation. कष्टमय
Synonyms: Troubled, In difficulties, Under stress
Antonyms: Unworried, Untroubled, Carefree
Example: The beleaguered party leader was forced to resign.
Intransigent (adjective)
Meaning- Unwilling or refusing to change one's views or to agree about something. कट्टर
Synonyms: Uncompromising, Inflexible, Adamant, Unbending
Antonyms: Flexible, Pliant, Yielding
Example: Her father had tried persuasion, but she was intransigent.
Unimpeded (adjective)
Meaning- Not obstructed or hindered. अबाधित
Synonyms: Unrestricted, Unconstrained, Open
Antonyms: Obstructed, Impeded
Example: He had an unimpeded view of the oncoming Allied forces.
Hubris (noun)
Meaning- Excessive pride or self-confidence. घमंड
Synonyms: Arrogance, Vanity, Hauteur, Pomposity
Antonyms: Modesty, Decency, Simplicity, Meekness
Example: I should have known that such hubris would rebound.
Ferment (verb)
Meaning- Incite or stir up (trouble or disorder). उत्तेजित करना
Synonyms: Cause, Bring on, Lead to, Generate
Antonyms: Discourage, Dampen, Deter
Example: I would not want anything to be said in relation to that that would ferment any problems.
Outrage (noun)
Meaning- A strong feeling of shock and anger. उपद्रव
Synonyms: Indignation, Fury, Resentment, Affront
Antonyms: Pleasure, Happiness, Delight, Cheer
Example: She was filled with a strong sense of moral outrage.
Emulate (verb)
Meaning- To try to do something as well as somebody else because you admire them. अनुकरण करना
Synonyms: Imitate, Mimic, Copy
Example: She hopes to emulate her sister's sporting achievements.
Gushing (adjective)
Meaning- Expressing so much enthusiasm, praise or emotion that it does not seem sincere. भावुक
Synonyms: Effusive, Pouring, Enthusiastic
Antonyms: Apathetic, Disinterested, Indifferent
Example: She gave an embarrassingly gushing acceptance speech.
Shrewd (adjective)
Meaning- Having or showing sharp powers of judgement. कुशल
Synonyms: Astute, Sharp-witted, Canny, Artful
Antonyms: Naïve, Foolish, Unwise
Example: She was shrewd enough to guess the motive behind his gesture.
The editorial
Source: The Times of India · 3 Jul 2020This editorial is for Prime members
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1. Synonym of Beleaguered
2. Antonym of Intransigent
3. Synonym of Ferment
4. Antonym of Hubris
5. Synonym of Gushing
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