10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Grit (noun)
Courage and resolve. साहस
Synonyms: Courage, Pluck, Valour, Backbone
Antonyms: Cowardice, Weakness, Timidity
Example: At times he got discouraged, but his grit and determination kept him going.
Conjecture (noun)
An opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information. अनुमान
Synonyms: Guess, Speculation, Assumption
Example: Please avoid general conjectures about when such unreliable assurances must doubtless have been made.
Veneration (noun)
Great respect. आदर
Synonyms: Reverence, Respect, Homage
Antonyms: Disrespect, Dishonour
Example: What he possesses in spades is a respect that borders on veneration.
Conspicuous (adjective)
Easy to see or notice. प्रत्यक्ष
Synonyms: Noticeable, Prominent, Striking
Antonyms: Unnoticeable, Invisible, Obscure
Example: The advertisements were all posted in a conspicuous place.
Trounce (verb)
Defeat heavily in a contest. बुरी तरह से हराना
Synonyms: Crush, Drub, Beat hollow
Antonyms: Lose, Fail
Example: Australia's cricketers are back after trouncing England by 57 runs in last night's match here.
Galling (adjective)
Causing annoyance or resentment. कष्टप्रद
Synonyms: Annoying, Irritating, Infuriating, Vexing
Antonyms: Pleasing, Soothing, Gratifying
Example: I find it galling to see such negativity applied to our young people.
Replete (verb)
Filled or well-supplied with something. भरपूर
Synonyms: Filled, Well-Stocked, Packed, Stuffed, Teeming, Well-Provided
Antonyms: Deficient, Inadequate, Insufficient, Lacking, Missing
Example: Literature replete with drama and excitement.
Pyrrhic (adjective)
(of a victory) won at too great a cost to have been worthwhile for the victor. नाशकारी विजय
Synonyms: Meaningless, Empty, Valueless, Fruitless
Example: No doubt, Sunday's win could turn out to be a pyrrhic victory.
Accentuate (verb)
To emphasize something or make it easier to notice. अधिक सुस्पष्ट करना
Synonyms: Emphasize, Underscore, Highlight, Point up, Give prominence to
Antonyms: De-emphasize, Divert attention from
Example: Her short hair accentuated her huge eyes.
Straitjacket (noun)
Used in reference to something that restricts freedom of action, development, or expression. विकास में बाधक
Synonyms: Restriction, Restraint, Constraint
Antonyms: Freedom, Liberation, Expansion
Example: The government is operating in an economic straitjacket.
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Source: Phrasal Verb of the day · 23 May 2021This editorial is for Prime members
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1. Synonym of Grit
2. Antonym of Replete
3. Synonym of Accentuate
4. Antonym of Trounce
5. Synonym of Straitjacket
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