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10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning

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Extrapolate (verb)

Meaning: estimate or conclude (something) by extrapolating. निष्कर्ष निकालना

Synonyms: Infer, Induce, Conclude, Generalize, Deduce, Draw Conclusion

Example: It is possible to extrapolate future developments from current trends.

Affinity (noun)

Meaning: a spontaneous or natural liking or sympathy for someone or something. लगाव, आकर्षण

Synonyms: Empathy, Rapport, Fondness, Sympathy, Affection

Antonyms: Aversion, Dislike, Distaste, Apathy

Example: She has a special affinity with horses.

Supplant (verb)

Meaning: supersede and replace. उखाड़ना, हटाकर अपना अधिकार करना

Synonyms: Override, Supersede, Usurp, Topple, Oust, Displace

Antonyms: Install, Appoint, Invest, Instate

Example: He was hanged for plotting to supplant the king.

Staunch (adjective)

Meaning: steadfast in loyalty or principle. दृढ़, कट्टर

Synonyms: Stalwart, Steadfast, Resolute, Unwavering, Firm

Antonyms: Fickle, Wavering, Irresolute, Uncommitted

Example: He's a staunch supporter of controls on government spending.

Acquiescence (noun)

Meaning: the reluctant acceptance of something without protest. मौन स्वीकृति, रज़ामंदी

Synonyms: Consent, Accession, Concurrence, Approbation, Conformity

Antonyms: Refusal, Disagreement, Defiance, Dissent

Example: I was surprised by her acquiescence to the scheme.

Defunct (adjective)

Meaning: no longer existing or functioning. मृत, अप्रचलित

Synonyms: Inoperative, Deceased, Obsolete, Passe, Extinct

Antonyms: Extant, Alive, Enduring, Operative

Example: “Oppy” rover was declared defunct by NASA lately.

Logjam (noun)

Meaning: a situation that seems irresolvable. गतिरोध

Synonyms: Deadlock, Standstill, Gridlock, Impasse, Stalemate, Tailback

Antonyms: Progress, Headway, Improvement, Development

Example: A new initiative was needed to break the logjam.

Stonewall (verb)

Meaning: delay or obstruct (a request, process, or person) by refusing to answer questions or by being evasive. अवरोध करना

Synonyms: Stall, Impede, Resist, Evade, Put Off

Antonyms: Cooperate, Aid, Assist, Accommodate

Example: She has also stonewalled queries about her life.

Inimical (adjective)

Meaning: unfriendly. विरोधी, प्रतिकूल

Synonyms: Hostile, Antagonistic, Ill-Disposed, Malevolent, Inhospitable

Antonyms: Friendly, Affable, Congenial, Amiable

Example: These policies are inimical to the interests of society.

Outstrip (verb)

Meaning: to get ahead of; exceed. पीछे छोड़ना

Synonyms: Outshine, Overtake, Surpass, Overshadow, Outperform, Outdo

Antonyms: Fall Behind, Lose To

Example: We outstripped all our competitors in sales last year.

The editorial

Source: The Times of India · 6 Jun 2019

Even a deadly traffic jam on Everest won’t keep away adventurous alpinists.

It is among the most shocking images of this summer, of a human traffic jam on Mount Everest. Quite contrary to what’s suggested in romantically lone wolf selfies atop the world, it is now revealed that winding queues of literally hundreds of climbers can be shuffling shoe to shoe, to ascend the summit in peak season. It brings to mind desi hill stations, which too can sadly belie much storied promises of cool and calm relief from the scorching plains, as tourists galore turns them into smoggy and belligerent letdowns.

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1. Synonym of Extrapolate

2. Antonym of Logjam

3. Synonym of Inimical

4. Antonym of Supplant

5. Synonym of Outstrip

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