10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Rampage (noun)
Meaning: a period of violent and uncontrollable behaviour by a group of people. हिसात्मक आचरण, हंगामा
Synonyms: Berserk, Rumpus, Frenzied, Riotous, Uproar
Antonyms: Order, Harmony, Tranquility, Calm
Example: Rioters went on the rampage through the town.
Menace (noun)
Meaning: a person or thing that is likely to cause harm; a threat or danger. खतरा
Synonyms: Peril, Hazard, Jeopardy, Threat, Risk
Antonyms: Reassurance, Safety, Preventive
Example: Drunk drivers are a menace to everyone.
Wander (verb)
Meaning: walk or move in a leisurely or aimless way; travel aimlessly through or over (an area). भटकना, घूमना
Synonyms: Stroll, Amble, Saunter, Dawdle, Potter, Ramble, Meander
Antonyms: Stay, Settle
Example: The cattle are allowed to wander freely.
Consolidate (verb)
Meaning: combine (a number of things) into a single more effective or coherent whole. संघटित करना
Synonyms: Unite, Merge, Fuse, Amalgamate, Mingle, Synthesize
Antonyms: Separate, Split, Disperse, Decentralize
Example: The two banks will consolidate in July next year.
Clinch (verb)
Meaning: confirm or settle (a contract or bargain); confirm the winning or achievement of (a match, competition, or victory). सुनिश्चित करना, जीतना
Synonyms: Settle, Seal, Finalize, Pull Off, Resolve
Antonyms: Lose, Push Away, Release, Let Go
Example: Devoy took a mere 26 minutes to clinch her second-round victory.
Rapport (noun)
Meaning: a close and harmonious relationship in which the people or groups concerned understand each other's feelings or ideas and communicate well. सामरस्य, सौहार्द
Synonyms: Affinity, Fellowship, Harmony, Bond, Empathy, Camaraderie
Antonyms: Coldness, Discord, Friction, Rancor, Antipathy
Example: He had an excellent rapport with his patients.
Diehard (noun)
Meaning: a person who strongly opposes change or who continues to support something in spite of opposition. अपरिवर्तनवादी
Synonyms: Conservative, Staunch, Adamant, Hardliner, Zealot
Antonyms: Progressive, Modernizer, Reformer
Example: He was much annoyed at my remark and called me a diehard.
Notoriously (adverb)
Meaning: used to emphasize that a quality or fact, typically a bad one, is well known. कुख्यात, प्रकट रूप से
Synonyms: Disreputably, Infamously, Scandalously, Conspicuously, Notably
Antonyms: Reputably, Decently, Generously
Example: Icebergs are notoriously unstable and are likely to turn over.
Spectacular (adjective)
Meaning: beautiful in a dramatic and eye-catching way; strikingly large or obvious. बहुत शानदार, भव्य
Synonyms: Magnificent, Splendid, Stunning, Breathtaking, Marvelous
Antonyms: Unimpressive, Dull, Tedious, Humdrum
Example: The film featured lavish costumes and spectacular sets.
Equilibrium (noun)
Meaning: a calm state of mind. साम्यवस्था
Synonyms: Equanimity, Sangfroid, Poise, Ataraxy, Serenity
Antonyms: Imbalance, Nervousness, Restlessness
Example: She lost her usual equilibrium and shouted at him angrily.
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1. Synonym of Rampage
2. Antonym of Consolidate
3. Synonym of Rapport
4. Antonym of Spectacular
5. Synonym of Clinch
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