10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Deterrent (noun)
A thing that discourages or is intended to discourage someone from doing something. डराकर रोकने वाला
Synonyms: Dissuasion, Discouragement, Restraint
Antonyms: Stimulus, Encouragement
Example: Cameras are a major deterrent to crime.
Covert (adjective)
Not openly acknowledged or displayed. छिपा हुआ
Synonyms: Secret, Hidden, Furtive
Antonyms: Overt, Public
Example: Police have been monitoring the site and using covert surveillance to trap the troublemakers.
Mind-Boggling (adjective)
Overwhelming; startling. विलक्षण
Synonyms: Impressive, Remarkable, Exceptional, Extraordinary
Antonyms: Uninteresting, Monotonous
Example: Plans are still lacking on coping with the mind-boggling problems brought about by mass tourism.
Overawe (verb)
Impress (someone) so much that they are silent or inhibited. अविभूत करना
Synonyms: Daunt, Terrify, Cow, Frighten
Antonyms: Encourage, Embolden
Example: He insists he is not overawed by the challenge of winning the South.
Anticipate (verb)
To expect something. पूर्वानुमान करना
Synonyms: Expect, Foresee, Think likely, Predict, Forecast, Foretell
Antonyms: Be unready, Be surprised, Be amazed
Example: It was anticipated that the rains would slow the military campaign.
Devise (verb)
To invent something new or a new way of doing something. ईजादकरना
Synonyms: Think up, Concoct, Invent, Come up with, Formulate
Antonyms: Imitate, Copy, Replicate, Duplicate
Example: A new system has been devised to control traffic in the city.
Bottom Line (noun)
The fundamental and most important factor. आधार-रेखा
Synonyms: Crux, Core, Essence, Nub
Example: The bottom line is I'm just thankful to be in this position.
Endowment (noun)
An income or form of property given or bequeathed to someone. विरासत
Synonyms: Bequest, Legacy, Inheritance
Example: They would also give top universities massive endowments to free them from state interference.
Adept (adjective)
Very skilled or proficient at something. निपुण
Synonyms: Expert, Proficient, Talented
Antonyms: Inept, Incompetent
Example: Other countries are more adept at keeping their judges in check.
Despair (noun)
The complete loss or absence of hope. निराशा
Synonyms: Hopelessness, Distress, Anguish
Antonyms: Hope, Cheer, Joy
Example: A deep sense of despair overwhelmed him.
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Source: The Pioneer News · 23 Oct 2021Countries vow humanitarian aid to Afghanistan but the Taliban fail to honour its promises.
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1. Synonym of Despair
2. Synonym of Endowment
3. Synonym of Overawe
4. Antonym of Adept
5. Synonym of Devise
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