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15 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning

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Brink (noun)

When you are almost in a very new, dangerous or exciting situation. कगार

Synonyms: Verge, Edge, Margin, Border

Antonyms: Middle, Center, Inside, In between

Example: Scientists are on the brink of making a major new discovery.

Distort (verb)

To change the shape, appearance or sound of something so that it is strange or not clear. विकृत करना

Synonyms: Twist, Wrap, Deform, Bend

Antonyms: Straighten, Untwist, Nicely Shaped

Example: The loudspeaker seemed to distort his voice.

Obligation (noun)

The state of being forced to do something because it is your duty. कर्तव्य

Synonyms: Commitment, Liability, Duty, Necessity

Antonyms: Irresponsibility, Disbelief, Disagreement, Freedom

Example: You are under no obligation to buy anything.

Procurement (noun)

The process of obtaining supplies of something, especially for a government or an organization. प्राप्ति

Synonyms: Acquisition, Acquirement, Attainment, Appropriation

Antonyms: Loss, Dispossession, Deprivation, Sacrifice

Example: She has responsibility for the procurement of equipment in the company.

Devastated (adjective)

Extremely upset and shocked. सदमाग्रस्त

Synonyms: Shattered, Discouraged, Overwhelmed, Depressed, Sad

Antonyms: Comforted, Unbroken, Mend, Aid, Assist

Example: His family is absolutely devastated.

Lacuna (noun)

An unfilled space. रिक्ति

Synonyms: Gap, Interval, Hole, Spaces, Void

Antonyms: Continuation, Closure, Juncture

Example: The journal has filled a lacuna in Middle Eastern studies.

Berate (verb)

To criticize or speak angrily to somebody because you do not approve of something they have done. धमकाना

Synonyms: Scold, Chide, Rebuke, Reprimand, Upbraid

Antonyms: Praise, Compliment, Laud, Applaud

Example: She berated herself for being a bad mother.

Elitism (noun)

A way of organizing a system, society, etc. so that only a few people have power or influence. आभिजात्य

Synonyms: Exclusiveness, Selectiveness, Superiority, Royalism

Antonyms: Democrats, Humbleness, Egoless, Egalitarian

Example: Many people believe that private education encourages elitism.

Redress (verb)

To correct something that is unfair or wrong. सुधारना

Synonyms: Correct, Remedy, Right, Amend, Mend

Antonyms: Worsen, Harm, Destroy, Break, Damage

Example: This is an opportunity for us to redress the mistakes made by the international community.

Grievance (noun)

A reason for complaining. शिकायत

Synonyms: Complain, Grudge, Objection, Grouse

Antonyms: Praise, Compliment, Happiness, Joy

Example: It is an opportunity for them to discuss their grievances.

Warlords (noun)

A supreme military leader. सेनापति

Synonyms: Commander, Warrior, Champion, General

Antonyms: Peacemaker, Soldier, Follower

Example: The Taliban in the home of Afghan warlord will be defeated.

Pullout (noun)

A withdrawal. हटना

Synonyms: Withdrawal, Fallback, Retirement, Disengagement

Antonyms: Advancement, Introduction, Beginning, Commencement

Example: The peace plan was based on a pullout from the occupied territory.

Dreaded (adjective)

Terrible and greatly feared. आशंकित

Synonyms: Terrible, Awful, Horrific, Fearsome

Antonyms: Welcomed, Calmed, Peaceful, Wanted

Example: The dreaded moment had finally arrived.

Credence (noun)

Belief in something as true. विश्वास

Synonyms: Faith, Credit, Trust, Belief, Assurance

Antonyms: Disbelief, Distrust, Doubt, Faithlessness

Example: They could give no credence to the findings of the survey.

Setback (noun)

A difficulty or problem that delays or prevents something. बाधा

Synonyms: Difficulty, Obstacle, Hitch, Misfortune

Antonyms: Achievement, Blessing, Assistance, Advantage

Example: The team suffered a major setback when their best player was injured.

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Source: The Hindu · 4 Aug 2022

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1. Synonym of Elitism

2. Antonym of Setback

3. Synonym of Distort

4. Antonym of Procurement

5. Synonym of Redress

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