10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Unveil (verb)
Meaning: show or announce publicly for the first time. अनावरण करना
Synonyms: Divulge, Exhibit, Disclose, Uncover
Antonyms: Conceal, Mask, Enshroud, Screen
Example: The statue will be unveiled tomorrow.
Vacillating (adjective)
Meaning: wavering between different opinions or actions; irresolute. हिचकिचानेवाला, अस्थिरचित्त
Synonyms: Indecisive, Wavering, Dithering, Fickle
Antonyms: Resolute, Determined, Resolved, Undaunted
Example: He is vacillating between leaving and staying on.
Regressive (adjective)
Meaning: returning to a former or less developed state. प्रतिगामी
Synonyms: Reverting, Degenerating, Deteriorating, Backsliding
Antonyms: Progressive, Forward, Advancing, Developing
Example: The policy has been condemned as a regressive step.
Unfounded (adjective)
Meaning: having no foundation or basis in fact. निराधार
Synonyms: Baseless, Tenuous, Unsubstantiated, Speculative
Antonyms: Legitimate, Tenable, Defensible, Justifiable
Example: There were unfounded rumours of alcohol abuse.
Predominantly (adverb)
Meaning: mainly; for the most part. मुख्य रूप से, प्रभावपूर्णता से
Synonyms: Chiefly, Largely, Principally, For The Most Part
Antonyms: Partially, Moderately, Somewhat, In Part
Example: She is predominantly a dancer, but she also sings.
Upend (verb)
Meaning: set or turn (something) on its end or upside down. पलटना
Synonyms: Upset, Topple, Overturn, Flip Over, Invert
Antonyms: Right, Redress, Rectify, Restore, Correct
Example: His sudden reappearance upended all those efforts.
Explicitly (adverb)
Meaning: in a clear and detailed manner, leaving no room for confusion or doubt. स्पष्ट रूप से
Synonyms: Distinctly, Precisely, Categorically, Precisely, Unequivocally
Antonyms: Implicitly, Vaguely, Inaccurately, Dubiously
Example: The report states explicitly that the system was to blame.
Eminent (adjective)
Meaning: (of a person) famous and respected within a particular sphere. प्रख्यात
Synonyms: Prominent, Illustrious, Distinguished, Preeminent, Renowned, Exalted
Antonyms: Insignificant, Inferior, Ordinary, Unknown
Example: We are expecting the arrival of an eminent scientist.
Liaise (verb)
Meaning: cooperate on a matter of mutual concern. मिलकर काम करना
Synonyms: Cooperate, Coordinate, Network, Collaborate
Antonyms: Oppose, Break Up, Split Up, Part
Example: Our head office will liaise with the suppliers to ensure delivery.
Advent (noun)
Meaning: the arrival of a notable person or thing. आगमन
Synonyms: Initiation, Dawn, Materialization, Emergence
Antonyms: Parting, Departure, Disappearance, Retreat
Example: With the advent of the railways, tourism boomed.
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Source: Compression Video · 30 Jun 2019This editorial is for Prime members
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1. Synonym of Vacillating
2. Antonym of Upend
3. Synonym of Unfounded
4. Antonym of Unveil
5. Synonym of Predominantly
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