10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Hunker (verb)
Apply oneself seriously to a task. बस जाना
Synonyms: Squat, Duck, Bob down
Example: If you are ready to hunker down and get serious, this one's not worth it.
Transition (verb)
To change or to make something change from one state or condition to another. परिवर्तनहोना
Synonyms: Undergo, Transform, Change
Antonyms: Stay, Remain, Persist
Example: He transitioned into filmmaking easily.
Harness (verb)
Control and make use of (natural resources), especially to produce energy. उपयोग करना
Synonyms: Control, utilize, Make use of
Antonyms: Cease, Hinder, Impede
Example: He will have made a machine that can harness the energy of the ocean's tides.
Uptake (noun)
The action of taking up or making use of something that is available. उद्ग्रहण
Synonyms: Intake, Consumption, Absorption
Example: It might be these characteristics that provide a kind of resistance to uptake of smoking.
Forego (verb)
Precede in place or time. पूर्ववर्ती होना
Synonyms: Precede, predate, Antecede
Example: The story of his mishap forewent him.
Ravage (verb)
The destructive effects of something. बरबाद कर देना
Synonyms: Damage, Devastation, Havoc
Antonyms: Assist, Aid
Example: Younger women are also not immune to the ravages of this disease.
Plight (noun)
A dangerous, difficult, or otherwise unfortunate situation. गंभीर स्थिति
Synonyms: Predicament, Quandary, Crisis, Trouble
Antonyms: Blessing, Advantage, Benefit
Example: The African elephant is in a desperate plight.
Tireless (adjective)
Having or showing great effort or energy. अथाह
Synonyms: Vigorous, Energetic, Industrious, Resolute
Antonyms: Lethargic, Worn out
Example: Recent years have seen historic progress and tireless efforts to secure a lasting peace.
Solidarity (noun)
Support by one person or group of people for another because they share feelings, opinions, aims, etc. एकजुटता
Synonyms: Unanimity, Accord, Oneness, Cohesion, Consensus
Antonyms: Discord, Disagreement, Difference, Variance
Example: Demonstrations were held as a gesture of solidarity with the hunger strikers.
Rejuvenated (adjective)
Having been given new energy or vigour. नया करना
Synonyms: Revitalized, Refreshed, Renewed
Antonyms: Ruined, Destroyed
Example: The coach was full of praise for his rejuvenated side.
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Source: Phrasal Verb of the day · 14 Jun 2021This editorial is for Prime members
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1. Synonym of Uptake
2. Synonym of Forego
3. Synonym of Transition
4. Antonym of Plight
5. Synonym of Harness
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