10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Draconian (adjective)
Extremely Cruel and Severe. कठोर
Synonyms: Harsh, Cruel, Drastic, Stringent, Oppressive
Antonyms: Mild, Easy, Calm, Flexible
Example: There have been calls for draconian measures against drug-related crime.
Tenacity (noun)
The quality or fact of being very determined. अटलता
Synonyms: Determination, Firmness, Persistence
Antonyms: Wavering, Irresoluteness
Example: They competed with skill and tenacity.
Depredation (noun)
An act of attacking or plundering. लूटमार
Synonyms: Robbing, Pillage, Destruction, Devastation
Antonyms: Wonder, Predation, Miracle
Example: Farmers are protecting grain from the depredations of rats and mice.
Stall (verb)
Stop or cause to stop making progress. प्रगति को रोकना
Synonyms: Obstruct, Impede, Hinder, Hamper
Antonyms: Promote, Encourage
Example: The government has stalled the much-needed project.
Blatant (adjective)
(of bad behaviour) done openly and unashamedly. स्पष्ट
Synonyms: Glaring, Unconcealed, Open
Antonyms: Hidden, Concealed
Example: He told a blatant lie to all students last time round.
Mainstream (adjective)
Considered normal, and having or using ideas, beliefs, etc. that are accepted by most people. सामान्य
Synonyms: Normal, Ordinary, Conventional
Antonyms: Extraordinary, Exceptional
Example: He doesn't expect blue laser technology to become mainstream until around 2008.
Calumny (noun)
A false and slanderous statement. अपवाद
Synonyms: Slander, Defamation, Libel
Antonyms: Acclaim, Veneration, Reverence
Example: Some even viewed the charge of novelty as a calumny leveled at them by their contemporary enemies.
Savvy (adjective)
Shrewd and knowledgeable; having common sense and good judgement. व्यावहारिक ज्ञान रखना
Synonyms: Shrewd, Canny, Sharp-witted, Astute
Antonyms: Naïve, Unintelligent
Example: Many of us pride ourselves on being savvy enough to spot a fake.
Silos (noun)
A system, process, department, etc. that operates in isolation from others. कोष्ठागार
Synonyms: Stores, Depots
Example: I do not back up my data silos frequently enough.
Iniquitous (adjective)
Grossly unfair and morally wrong. अन्यायपूर्ण
Synonyms: Dishonourable, Improper, Immoral
Antonyms: Moral, Honourable
Example: It is always the story of those upholding higher human virtues locked in battle against the wicked and the iniquitous.
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Source: The Pioneer News · 1 Oct 2021As the festive season draws closer, it’s time to remind ourselves to keep off firecrackers.
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1. Synonym of Calumny
2. Antonym of Draconian
3. Synonym of Tenacity
4. Antonym of Iniquitous
5. Synonym of Stall
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