10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Unreservedly (adverb)
Completely; without hesitating or having any doubts. खुल कर
Synonyms: Openly, Candidly, Frankly, Utterly
Antonyms: Ambiguously, Insincerely, Indirectly
Example: We apologize unreservedly for any offence we have caused.
Foreclose (verb)
To reject something as a possibility. प्रतिबंध लगाना
Synonyms: Exclude, Preclude, Rule Out
Example: The judge’s words effectively foreclosed any possibility of an early release.
Single out (verb)
To choose somebody/something from a group for special attention. चुनना
Synonyms: Select, Pick Out, Choose
Antonyms: Reject, Refuse, Turn Down, Discard
Example: She was singled out for criticism.
Skirt (verb)
To avoid talking about a subject, especially because it is difficult or embarrassing. बचना
Synonyms: Avoid, Evade, Circumvent, Pass Over, Sidestep
Antonyms: Face, Meet, Confront, Take on
Example: He carefully skirted the issue of where they would live.
Stridently (adverb)
In an aggressive and determined way. ज़ोरदार ढंग से
Synonyms: Assertively, Vigorously, Vehemently, Strenuously
Antonyms: Mildly, Peacefully, Gently
Example: I stridently opposed the policies of the government.
Estrange (verb)
Cause (someone) to be no longer on friendly terms with someone. दूर कर देना
Synonyms: Alienate, Antagonize, Drive Away, Make Hostile
Antonyms: Unite, Reconcile, Conciliate
Example: He became estranged from his father.
Unquestioning (adjective)
Done or given without asking questions, expressing doubt, etc. संदेह रहित
Synonyms: Absolute, Unconditional, Wholehearted
Antonyms: Suspicious, Reluctant, Unwilling
Example: He demands unquestioning obedience from his soldiers.
Substantive (adjective)
Dealing with real, important or serious matters. मूलभूत
Synonyms: Substantial, Significant, Considerable, Concrete
Antonyms: Nominal, Negligible, Insignificant
Example: The report concluded that no substantive changes were necessary.
Woe (noun)
The troubles and problems that somebody has. विलाप
Synonyms: Misery, Sorrow, Distress, Adversity, Affliction
Antonyms: Good Fortune, Blessing, Pleasure, Comfort
Example: She told him all her woes.
Iterate (verb)
Perform or utter repeatedly. दोहराना
Synonyms: Repeat, Restate, Reiterate
Example: He iterated his viewpoint.
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Source: The Hindu · 17 Feb 2021This editorial is for Prime members
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1. Synonym of Single out
2. Antonym of Estrange
3. Synonym of Unquestioning
4. Synonym of Foreclose
5. Synonym of Substantive
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