10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Nonchalantly (adverb)
In a casually calm and relaxed manner. निर्लिप्त भाव से
Synonyms: Casually, Calmly, Indifferently
Antonyms: Attentively, Carefully
Example: She nonchalantly walked out of the police station.
Debacle (noun)
A sudden and ignominious failure. असफलता
Synonyms: Fiasco, Failure, Collapse
Antonyms: Success, Accomplishment
Example: Often the films in question turn into debacles.
Duel (noun)
(in modern use) a contest between two parties. द्वंद्वयुद्ध
Synonyms: Contest, Competition, Match
Example: History would always lend its own edge to modern duels between these two clubs.
Oblivion (noun)
The state of being unaware or unconscious of what is happening around one. विस्मरण
Synonyms: Insignificance, Inconspicuousness, Anonymity
Antonyms: Awareness, Consciousness
Example: His name will fade into oblivion.
Abhor (verb)
Regard with disgust and hatred. उत्तेजना
Synonyms: Hate, Despise, Loathe
Antonyms: Admire, Adore
Example: Healthcare professionals abhor politicians' interference in the NHS.
Furore (noun)
An outbreak of public anger or excitement. नफरत करना
Synonyms: Commotion, Uproar, Outcry, Tumult
Antonyms: Serenity, Calmness, Placidity
Example: The publication of the government's submission provoked another public furore.
Tedious (adjective)
Too long, slow, or dull; tiresome or monotonous. थकानेवाला
Synonyms: Boring, Uninteresting, Dull, Mindless
Antonyms: Interesting, Engrossing
Example: This movie is tedious and tiring for the audience simply because it is overwhelming.
Fiasco (noun)
A complete failure, especially a ludicrous or humiliating one. नाकामयाबी
Synonyms: Disaster, Ruin, Disaster
Antonyms: Accomplishment, Blessing, Wonder
Example: His plans turned into a fiasco.
Doom (verb)
Cause to have an unfortunate and inescapable outcome. भाग्य में विनाश बदा होना
Synonyms: Destine, Fate, Ordain
Example: Her plan was doomed to failure.
Gingerly (adverb)
In a careful or cautious manner. सतर्कता से
Synonyms: Cautiously, Carefully, Prudently
Antonyms: Careless, Unwary
Example: When he returns I'm sitting gingerly in the corner of the very small dance floor.
The editorial
Source: The Pioneer News · 4 Apr 2022There is a fighting chance of the return of democracy in Myanmar if the pro-democracy protesters dig in their heels despite brutal crackdown by the military. Realising this, ruling head of the junta Senior General Min Aung Hlaing has termed the opponents of the military regime ‘terrorists’ and has vowed to destroy them
Myanmar junta has completed more than one year in power since February 1, 2021. With the elected government ousted and protesters clamouring for return of democracy, the Southeast Asian nation is heading for a post-Covid-19 economic catastrophe. What further worries the international community, particularly its neighbours, is the inhuman military crackdown on the protesters. While observing the Armed Forces Day last week, the ruling head of the junta, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing termed the opponents of the regime “terrorists” and vowed to “annihilate them to an end”.
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1. Synonym of Nonchalantly
2. Antonym of Oblivion
3. Synonym of Furore
4. Antonym of Tedious
5. Synonym of Abhor
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