10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Wield (verb)
Meaning- Have and be able to use (power or influence). उपयोग करना
Synonyms: Exercise, Exert, Hold, Maintain, Be in charge of, Control
Antonyms: Neglect, Ignore, Disregard, Avoid
Example: She wields enormous power within the party.
Disparage (verb)
Meaning- Regard or represent as being of little worth. नीचा दिखाना
Synonyms: Belittle, Denigrate, Deprecate, Derogate, Defame
Antonyms: Praise, Flatter, Commend, Laud
Example: He never missed an opportunity to disparage his competitors.
Surge (noun)
Meaning- A sudden large increase, typically a temporary one. बढ़ोतरी
Synonyms: Sudden Increase, Rise, Growth, Upswing, Boost, Escalation
Antonyms: Decrease, Decline, Reduction, Downswing
Example: She felt a sudden surge of anger.
Impasse (noun)
Meaning - A situation in which no progress is possible, especially because of disagreement. ऐसा स्थिति जहां से निकलने का मार्ग न हो
Synonyms: Deadlock, Stand-Off, Checkmate, Stalemate, Halt
Antonyms: Breakthrough, Solution, Progress, Development
Example: The proposal offered both sides a way out of the diplomatic impasse.
Juggle (verb)
Meaning- Cope with by adroitly balancing (several activities). एक साथ संभालना
Synonyms: Manage, Get by, Get along, Handle
Example: Working mothers are used to juggling their jobs, their children's needs and their housework.
Akin (adjective)
Meaning- Similar to something. समान गुण वाला
Synonyms: Similar, Related, Analogous, Cognate
Antonyms: Unrelated, Dissimilar, Unlike, Disconnected
Example: She was wearing something akin to a pineapple on her head.
Wistful (adjective)
Meaning- Having or showing a feeling of vague or regretful longing. विषादग्रस्त
Synonyms: Regretful, Nostalgic, Yearning, Longing, Pensive
Antonyms: Shallow, Uncaring, Detached, Thoughtless
Example: There was something rather wistful about the sad little tune.
Solace (noun)
Meaning- Comfort or consolation in a time of great distress or sadness. दिलासा
Synonyms: Cheer, Comfort, Consolation, Soothe, Relief
Antonyms: Distress, Trouble, Worry, Anguish
Example: His grandchildren were a solace in his old age.
Harrowing (adjective)
Meaning- Making you feel very upset because you are very shocked or frightened. शोकजनक
Synonyms: Painful, Distressing, Torturous, Disturbing, Agonizing
Antonyms: Pleasing, Gratifying, Calming, Bearable
Example: The book makes harrowing reading.
Rancour (noun)
Meaning- Bitterness or resentfulness, especially when long standing. द्वेष
Synonyms: Resentment, Malice, Animosity, Hostility, Spite
Antonyms: Amicability, Harmony, cordiality, Affability
Example: They divorced with remarkably little rancour.
The editorial
Source: The Economic Times · 15 Apr 2020The Passover is first of the three main festivals of the Jewish Year. It commemorates the Exodus from Egypt and is observed for eight days from the evening of Wednesday, April 8, 2020, till April 15, 2020. The first two days and last two days being sanctified days and the intervening four days, semi-holy. The Passover festival commemorates the deliverance of Jews from Egyptian bondage and becoming a free people awakened to the determination to serve none but the One God.
Events and rituals are recounted during the Passover dinner called Passover Seder. Prayer book Haggadah is read and all Jews remember that in every generation, it is one’s duty to regard himself as if he personally had come out of Egypt.
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1. Synonym of Impasse
2. Antonym of Wield
3. Synonym of Harrowing
4. Antonym of Wistful
5. Synonym of Rancour
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