10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Vestige (noun)
A trace or remnant of something that is disappearing or no longer exists. अवशेष
Synonyms: Remnant, Fragment, Legacy
Antonyms: Whole, Entire
Example: People destroyed all remaining vestiges of humour.
Jeopardy (noun)
Danger of loss, harm, or failure. ख़तरा
Synonyms: Danger, Peril, Hazard
Antonyms: Safety, Protection
Example: All children from marginalised populations face this double jeopardy.
Profound (adjective)
(of a state, quality, or emotion) very great or intense. गम्भीर अत्यंत
Synonyms: Intense, Great, Extreme, Deep
Antonyms: Moderate, Light
Example: My father's death had a profound effect on us all.
Staggering (adjective)
Deeply shocking. चौंका देने वाला
Synonyms: Astonishing, Stunning, Shocking
Antonyms: Discouraging, Disheartening
Example: The staggering bills for maintenance and repair.
Exacerbate (verb)
Make (a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling) worse. ख़राब करना
Synonyms: Aggravate, Compound, Intensify, Make worse
Antonyms: Improve, Better, Alleviate
Example: His aggressive reaction only exacerbated the situation.
Behove (verb)
It is a duty or responsibility for someone to do something. आवयश्क होना
Synonyms: Be Incumbent on, Be Required for, Be Wise for, Be Obligatory for
Example: It would behove you to take better care of your health.
Spew (verb)
Expel large quantities of (something) rapidly and forcibly. निकाल डालना
Synonyms: Emit, Eject, Disgorge, Spout
Antonyms: Restrain, Hold, Curb
Example: Near the bigger cities, concrete tower blocks were common and huge chimneys spewed clouds of smoke.
Innate (adjective)
Meaning- (of a quality, feeling, etc.) that you have when you are born. जन्मजात
Synonyms: Inborn, Natural, Inbred, Intuitive
Antonyms: Acquired, Learned, Extrinsic
Example: Many children seem to have an innate sense of justice.
Inculcate (verb)
Instil (an idea, attitude, or habit) by persistent instruction. अंतिर्नवेशन करना
Synonyms: Instil, Imbue, Implant, Imprint
Antonyms: Neglect, Deprive
Example: For over thirty years we've inculcated a backward mentality in this country.
Culmination (noun)
The highest or climactic point of something, especially as attained after a long time. शिखर
Synonyms: Climax, Apogee, Pinnacle, Completion
Antonyms: Nadir, Beginning, Start, Commencement
Example: Months of hard work culminated in success.
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Source: The Hindu · 19 Mar 2021This editorial is for Prime members
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1. Synonym of Inculcate
2. Antonym of Staggering
3. Synonym of Profound
4. Antonym of Vestige
5. Synonym of Spew
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