10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Ravage (noun)
The destructive effects of something. विनाश
Synonyms: Damage, Devastation, Havoc
Antonyms: Assist, Aid
Example: Younger women are also not immune to the ravages of this disease.
Acute (adjective)
Very serious or severe. घातक
Synonyms: Critical, Drastic, Dire, Awful, Grave
Antonyms: Insouciant, Frivolous, Insensitive
Example: The scandal was an acute embarrassment for the President.
Destitute (adjective)
Not having. अभावग्रस्त
Synonyms: Devoid, Deprived, In need
Antonyms: Prosperous, Affluent
Example: Towns destitute of commerce.
Usurious (adjective)
lending money at very high rates of interest. अतिब्याजी
Synonyms: Exorbitant, Covetous, Rapacious
Antonyms: Generous, Unselfish
Example: Service contracts have usurious rates for out-of-contract minutes.
Prudent (adjective)
Acting with or showing care and thought for the future. विवेकी
Synonyms: Wise, Well-Judged, Judicious, Sagacious, Shrewd
Antonyms: Imprudent, Unwise, Injudicious, Thoughtless
Example: It might be more prudent to get a second opinion before going ahead.
Proxy (noun)
The authority to represent someone else, especially in voting. प्रतिनिधि
Synonyms: Deputy, Representative, Substitute, Stand-in
Example: Voters who are unable to vote can also vote by proxy.
Propensity (noun)
An inclination or natural tendency to behave in a particular way. झुकाव रुचि
Synonyms: Tendency, Inclination, Proclivity, Leaning, Disposition
Antonyms: Aversion, Dislike, Disinclination, Disinterest
Example: There is an increased propensity for people to live alone.
Kick-start (verb)
Provide an impetus to start or resume (a process) तेज़ी लाना
Synonyms: Revive, Revitalize, Renew, Stimulate
Example: They need to kick-start the economy.
Phenomenal (adjective)
Remarkable or exceptional, especially exceptionally good. असाधारण
Synonyms: Exceptional, Remarkable, Extraordinary, Outstanding
Antonyms: Ordinary, Unexceptional, Usual
Example: The product has been a phenomenal success.
Hedge (verb)
Avoid making a definite statement or commitment. रोकना
Synonyms: Dodge, Sidestep, Bypass
Antonyms: Confront, Face
Example: He hedged at every new question.
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Source: The Pioneer News · 27 Nov 2021The parties that select candidates with criminal records should face the possibility of deregistration.
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1. Synonym of Ravage
2. Antonym of Usurious
3. Synonym of Prudent
4. Antonym of Propensity
5. Synonym of Acute
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