10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Spearhead (verb)
Lead an attack against somebody/something. नेतृत्व करना
Synonyms: Lead, Head, Be the driving force behind
Antonyms: Stop, Finish, End
Example: He's spearheading a campaign to reduce the number of accidents at work.
Derogatory (adjective)
Showing a critical or disrespectful attitude. अपमानजनक
Synonyms: Disparaging, Depreciative, Slighting, Defamatory
Antonyms: Laudatory, Appreciative, Favorable
Example: She tells me I'm fat and is always making derogatory remarks.
Genesis (noun)
The origin or mode of formation of something. स्रोत
Synonyms: Origin, Source, Start, Root
Antonyms: End, Omega, Conclusion
Example: This tale had its genesis in fireside stories.
Tread (verb)
Walk in a specified way. चलना
Synonyms: Walk, Step, Stride
Example: The government had to tread carefully so as not to offend the judiciary.
Fraught (adjective)
Filled with something unpleasant. भरपूर
Synonyms: Full of, Filled with, Rife with, Charged with
Antonyms: Empty, Void
Example: The treasure hunt was fraught with puzzles that had to be solved in order to find the fortune.
Veer (verb)
Suddenly change an opinion, subject, type of behaviour, etc. बदलना
Synonyms: Deviate, Swerve, Deflect
Antonyms: Straighten, Conform, Stay
Example: The conversation eventually veered away from theatrical things.
Wary (adjective)
Feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems. सावधान
Synonyms: Cautious, Careful, Watchful
Antonyms: Careless, Unwary, Reckless
Example: Dogs that have been mistreated often remain very wary of strangers.
Endorse (verb)
Declare one's public approval or support of. समर्थन करना
Synonyms: Uphold, Approve, Sanction, Support
Antonyms: Oppose, Reject, Disapprove
Example: The report was endorsed by the college.
Resentment (noun)
Bitter indignation at having been treated unfairly. आक्रोश
Synonyms: Bitterness, Discontent, Irritation, Hostility
Antonyms: Pleasure, Contentment, Sympathy
Example: There is much poverty and anguish in the world, and it breeds resentment and envy.
Fallout (noun)
The bad results of a situation or an action. बुरा परिणाम
Synonyms: Repercussion, Consequence, Aftermath, Side-Effect
Antonyms: Cause, Reason, Grounds
Example: Television video recording was practically a fall-out of the military application.
The editorial
Source: The Times of India · 21 Feb 2021The bomb attack on Bengal junior labour minister Jakir Hossain at Murshidabad’s Nimtita railway station is an ominous sign that political violence isn’t just picking up but has also reached a new level ahead of Bengal assembly polls. The state government has now formed a multi-agency SIT to probe the incident, even as chief minister Mamata Banerjee held Railways responsible and alleged a conspiracy comparable to the assassination of then Punjab CM Beant Singh in 1995.
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1. Synonym of Fraught
2. Antonym of Spearhead
3. Synonym of Derogatory
4. Antonym of Endorse
5. Synonym of Veer
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