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Phrasal Verb of the day

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03,Jun,2021

10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning

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Vendetta (noun)

A prolonged bitter quarrel with or campaign against someone. प्रतिशोध

Synonyms: Feud, Quarrel, Argument, Wrangle

Antonyms: Peace, Harmony

Example: The judge who made them has a personal vendetta against me and my family.

Pawn (noun)

A person used by others for their own purposes. प्यादा

Synonyms: Puppet, Dupe, Hostage

Example: He was a pawn in the game of power politics.

Plausibly (adverb)

In a way that seems reasonable or probable. विश्वसनीय ढंग से

Synonyms: Probably, Seemingly, Possibly

Antonyms: Improbably, Questionably

Example: Both candidates can plausibly claim victory is within their reach.

Sterling (adjective)

of excellent quality. उत्कृष्ट

Synonyms: Splendid, Outstanding, Exceptional

Antonyms: Inferior, Bad, Poor

Example: This organization does sterling work for youngsters.

Ferocious (adjective)

Very great. भयंकर

Synonyms: Intense, Extreme, Strong

Antonyms: Mild, Moderate

Example: The tackling from both sides was ferocious and uncompromising.

Telling (adjective)

Having a strong or important effect. प्रभावशाली

Synonyms: Effective, Revealing, Significant, Weighty

Antonyms: Ineffective, Unimportant, Unconvincing, Insignificant

Example: These professional hazards have a telling effect on their health conditions.

Ulterior (adjective)

Existing beyond what is obvious or admitted. छिपा हुआ

Synonyms: Undisclosed, Undivulged, Unexpressed

Example: It would be easier to dismiss the whole exercise if there were an obvious ulterior motive.

Intimidation (noun)

The act of frightening or threatening somebody so that they will do what you want. डराना-धमकाना

Synonyms: Terrifying, Frightening, Unnerving, Daunting, Browbeating

Example: Confidence in the strength of their ideas will give people the will to stand up to the threats and intimidation.

Barbaric (adjective)

Uncivilized and uncultured. निर्दयता

Synonyms: Rude, Impolite, Discourteous

Antonyms: Civilized, Sympathetic, Refined

Example: Hunting is a barbaric remnant from our primitive past.

Banter (noun)

The playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks. परिहास

Synonyms: Repartee, Raillery, Sally

Example: They continued their playful banter for a while and then were silent for a long time.

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Source: Phrasal Verb of the day · 3 Jun 2021

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1. Synonym of Ulterior

2. Antonym of Vendetta

3. Synonym of Plausibly

4. Antonym of Ferocious

5. Synonym of Banter

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