15 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Tackle (verb)
To make a determined effort to deal with a difficult problem or situation. निपटना
Synonyms: Address, Confront, Undertake, Handle
Antonyms: Avoid, Dodge, Abandonment, Forget
Example: He's the first person to tackle this issue.
Negotiate (verb)
To try to reach an agreement by formal discussion. बातचीत
Synonyms: Bargain, Arrange, Mediate, Deal
Antonyms: Disclaim, Confront, Devolve, Disturb
Example: I am not bound to negotiate with anyone.
Plea (noun)
A serious emotional request, especially for something needing action now निवेदन
Synonyms: Appeal, Entreaty, Petition, Supplication
Antonyms: Answer, Charge, Command, Challenge
Example: He made a dramatic plea for disarmament.
Ensure (verb)
To make sure that something happens or is definite. सुनिश्चित
Synonyms: Guarantee, Secure, Assure, Provide
Antonyms: Gamble, Blockade, Apply pressure, Put pressure
Example: Buy now to ensure uninterrupted protection.
Persecution (noun)
The act of treating somebody in a cruel and unfair way, especially because of their race, religion or political beliefs. उत्पीड़न
Synonyms: Oppression, Harassment, Abuse, Torture
Antonyms: Protection, Joy, Succor, Stimulation
Example: His persecution at the hands of other students.
Outdated (adjective)
No longer useful because of being old-fashioned. पुरानी
Synonyms: Obsolete, Outmoded, Antiquated, Dated
Antonyms: Modern, Contemporary, New, Latest
Example: It's all outdated or disproved.
Rendered (verb)
To cause somebody/something to be in a particular state or condition गाया
Synonyms: Imparted, Offered, Interpreted, Delivered
Antonyms: Concealed, Broke, Demolished, Destroyed
Example: Has traditionalism been rendered irrelevant?
Elusive (adjective)
Difficult to find, define or achieve. दुर्ग्राह्य
Synonyms: Evasive, Subtle, Intangible, Slippery
Antonyms: Easy, Identifiable, Direct, Able
Example: He's as elusive as you are.
Emergent (adjective)
New and still developing. उद्गामी
Synonyms: Emerging, Developing, Rising, Incipient
Antonyms: Declining, Dying, Decreasing, Gradual
Example: And we'll treat his emergent condition.
Distracted (adjective)
Unable to pay attention to somebody/something because you are worried or thinking about something else. विचलित
Synonyms: Preoccupied, Inattentive, Distrait, Absentminded
Antonyms: Focused, Calm, Attentive, Engaged
Example: And don't be distracted by your Chinese guest.
Pragmatic (adjective)
Solving problems in a practical and sensible way rather than by having fixed ideas or theories. व्यावहारिक
Synonyms: Practical, Realistic, Sensible, Rational
Antonyms: Impractical, Idealistic, Romantic, Unrealistic
Example: Devise more pragmatic project impact definitions.
Denounce (verb)
To strongly criticize somebody/something that you think is wrong, illegal, etc. निंदा
Synonyms: Condemn, Criticize, Censure, Attack
Antonyms: Praise, Approve, Acclaim, Support
Example: Contracting States may denounce this Convention.
Threshold (noun)
The floor or ground at the bottom of a doorway, considered as the entrance to a building or room शुरूआत
Synonyms: Brink, Door, Doorstep, Doorway
Antonyms: End, Closure, Decease, Death
Example: Death is merely a threshold we must all cross.
Onus (noun)
The responsibility for something. दायित्व
Synonyms: Burden, Load, Responsibility, Encumbrance
Antonyms: Advantage, Help, Aid, Irresponsibility
Example: The onus is entirely on you, Detective.
Imbued (verb)
To fill somebody/something with strong feelings, opinions or values इम्ब्यूड
Synonyms: Permeated, Impregnated, Pervaded, Saturated
Antonyms: Empty, Shallow, Bare, Barren
Example: It was imbued with the darkest of magic.
The editorial
Source: The Gaurdian · 10 Nov 2022This editorial is for Prime members
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Synonyms and antonyms, the way exams ask them. Answers show as you tap.
1. Synonym of Emergent
2. Antonym of Negotiate
3. Synonym of Outdated
4. Antonym of Threshold
5. Synonym of Pragmatic
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