15 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Scorching (adjective)
Used to emphasize how strong, powerful, etc. चिलचिलाती
Synonyms: Burning, Torrid, Searing, Sweltering
Antonyms: Cold, Frosty, Freezing, Chilly
Example: He got the innings going at a scorching pace.
Pace (noun)
The speed at which somebody/something walks, runs or moves. चाल
Synonyms: Step, Stride, Speed, Rate
Antonyms: Stay, Sit, Hobble, Awkwardness
Example: Adopt the pace of nature, her secret is patience.
Enshrine (verb)
To make a law, right, etc. respected or official, especially by stating it in an important written document. एनशरीन
Synonyms: Saint, Shrine, Sanctify, Consecrate
Antonyms: Defile, Desecrate, Disrespect, Degrade
Example: Therefore, we enshrine the dead.
Affirmative (adjective)
Expressing something that is true, did happen, etc. स्वीकारात्मक
Synonyms: Positive, Approving, Favorable, Affirmatory
Antonyms: Negative, No, Never, No way
Example: A debate is stated as an affirmative proposition.
Contemplate (verb)
To think about whether you should do something, or how you should do something. सोचना
Synonyms: Consider, Ponder, Study, Meditate
Antonyms: Forget, Disregard, Neglect, Ignore
Example: Both models contemplate third party verification.
Defer (verb)
To delay something until a later time. टालना
Synonyms: Delay, Postpone, Put off, Table
Antonyms: Advance, Expedite, Hurry, Accelerate
Example: I suggested he defer his application until today.
Flak (noun)
Severe criticism. आलोचना
Synonyms: Antiaircraft, Criticism, Flack, Censure
Antonyms: Praise, Compliment, Positive feedback, Support
Example: Danny, this flak is not like I expected.
Mandate (noun)
The authority to do something, given to a government or other organization by the people who vote for it in an election. आदेश
Synonyms: Order, Command, Decree, Injunction
Antonyms: Denial, Abolish, Prohibition, Acknowledgement
Example: Hopkins said the election was a mandate from the voters.
Insularity (noun)
The fact that somebody is only interested in their own country, ideas, etc. and not those from outside. इंसुलैरिटी
Synonyms: Insulation, Detachment, Insularism, Narrowness
Antonyms: Acceptance, Broadmindedness, Comradery, Generosity
Example: This double insularity must be taken into account.
Contemplate (verb)
To think about whether you should do something, or how you should do something. सोचना
Synonyms: Consider, Ponder, Study, Meditate
Antonyms: Forget, Disregard, Neglect, Ignore
Example: I am happy to contemplate this matter in the summer.
Spurious (adjective)
False, although seeming to be real or true. जाली
Synonyms: False, Bogus, Counterfeit, Fake
Antonyms: Real, True, Authentic, Genuine
Example: No, that is a spurious and slanderous rumor.
Illicit (adjective)
Not allowed by the law. अवैध
Synonyms: Illegal, Unlawful, Outlawed, Prohibited
Antonyms: Legal, Licit, Legitimate, Lawful
Example: Never seek illicit wealth.
Porous (adjective)
Having many small holes that allow water or air to pass through slowly. छीद्रिल
Synonyms: Permeable, Penetrable, Holey, Spongy
Antonyms: Compact, Impermeable, Impenetrable, Dense
Example: This porous border is conducive to smuggling.
Arbitrage (noun)
the practice of buying something (for example, shares or foreign money) in one place and selling it in another place where the price is higher. अंतरपणन
Synonyms: Arbitration, Arbitrator, Arbitration tribunal, Mediation
Antonyms: Disfavor, Fifth columnist, Firebrand, Pebble
Example: Could be an interesting arbitrage opportunity here.
Counterfeit (adjective)
Made to look exactly like something in order to trick people into thinking that they are getting the real thing. जाली
Synonyms: Fake, Sham, Bogus, Imitation
Antonyms: Real, True, Actual, Genuine
Example: He gave a counterfeit cough.
The editorial
Source: The Indian Express · 14 Oct 2022This editorial is for Prime members
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1. Synonym of Contemplate
2. Antonym of Insularity
3. Synonym of Counterfeit
4. Antonym of Affirmative
5. Synonym of Illicit
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