10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Grate (verb)
Have an irritating effect. तंग करना
Synonyms: Irritate, Jar, Set someone’s teeth on edge
Antonyms: Please, Pacify, Placate
Example: The laughter grated on his ears as it echoed off the walls.
Palpably (adverb)
In a way that is easily noticed by the mind or the senses. स्पष्ट रूप से
Synonyms: Clearly, Noticeably, Plainly
Antonyms: Vaguely, Unsubstantially
Example: Even in full costume, he was palpably nervous.
Lament (verb)
Express regret or disappointment about something. विलाप करना
Synonyms: Bemoan, Bewail, Deplore, Rue
Antonyms: Praise, Rejoice
Example: She lamented the lack of shops in the town.
Whopping (adjective)
very big. बहुतबड़ा
Synonyms: Massive, Gigantic, Colossal, Mammoth
Antonyms: Small, Miniscule, Minute, Infinitesimal
Example: You are entitled to a whopping 40% off the recommended retail price.
Gratuitous (adjective)
Unjustified, Unprovoked, Uncalled for. अनावश्यक
Synonyms: Warranted, Required
Example: It is extremely painful to watch and yet the violence is never gratuitous.
Starkly (adverb)
In a way that is easy to see because it is very different. Meaning- Done without good reason. स्पष्ट रूप से
Synonyms: Clearly, Plainly, Bluntly
Antonyms: Dubiously, Vaguely, Indistinctly
Example: The lighthouse stood out starkly against the dark sky.
Prerogative (noun)
A right or advantage belonging to a particular person or group because of their importance or social position. परमाधिकार
Synonyms: Entitlement, Right, Privilege, Advantage
Antonyms: Duty, Obligation
Example: In many countries education is still the prerogative of the rich.
Aftermath (noun)
The consequences or after-effects of a significant unpleasant event. परिणाम
Synonyms: Repercussions, Fallout, Trail
Antonyms: Cause, Reason
Example: Counselling in the aftermath of traumatic events can worsen stress and hinder recovery.
Vicissitude (noun)
One of the many changes and problems in a situation or in your life, that you have to deal with. परिवर्तन
Synonyms: Change, Fluctuation, Alteration, Variation, Ups and downs
Antonyms: Stability, Stagnation, Uniformity
Example: Governments cannot protect citizens from all the circumstances and vicissitudes of life.
Enterprise (noun)
A project or undertaking, especially a bold or complex one. कठिन कार्य
Synonyms: Endeavour, Exercise, Move, Measure
Example: Many view the European project as an enterprise of long conversations with little change.
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Source: The Hindu · 23 Jan 2021This editorial is for Prime members
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1. Synonym of Prerogative
2. Antonym of Vicissitude
3. Synonym of Enterprise
4. Antonym of Lament
5. Synonym of Starkly
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