15 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Moat (noun)
A deep wide channel that was dug around a castle, etc. and filled with water to make it more difficult for enemies to attack खाई
Synonyms: Ditch, Trench, Fosse, Canal
Antonyms: Headland, Accommodate, Accuracy, Advantage
Example: Dig the moat before the monster comes.
Bullwhip (noun)
A long leather whip चाबुक
Synonyms: Lash, Whip, Scourge, Horsewhip
Antonyms: Abet, Aid, Backstop, Benefit
Example: The warm January sun flogged me like a bullwhip.
Outrage (noun)
A strong feeling of shock and anger आक्रोश
Synonyms: Affront, Fury, Offend, Insult
Antonyms: Calm, Delight, Fine touch, Happiness
Example: Her voice trembled with outrage.
Mocking (adjective)
Showing that you think somebody/something is silly मजाक
Synonyms: Taunting, Jeering, Derisive, Scornful
Antonyms: Respectful, Friendly, Kindly, Decorous
Example: His bright eyes set in an expression of mocking amusement.
Flattering (adjective)
Making somebody look more attractive चापलूसी
Synonyms: Complimentary, Fawning, Adulatory, Fulsome
Antonyms: Unflattering, Naïve, Assertive, Contemptuous
Example: Cara found this more flattering than any compliment.
Gleefully (adverb)
In a happy way because of something good you have done or something bad that has happened to somebody else प्रसन्नतापूर्वक
Synonyms: Joyfully, Joyously, Merrily, Happily
Antonyms: Joylessly, Dolefully, Grimly, Grudgingly
Example: The old man had greeted her gleefully.
Relish (verb)
To get great pleasure from something स्वाद
Synonyms: Enjoy, Savor, Love, Delight
Antonyms: Dislike, Hate, Detest, Abhor
Example: I have also a novel to relish my coffee.
Inevitable (adjective)
That you cannot avoid or prevent अनिवार्य
Synonyms: Unavoidable, Inescapable, Certain, Necessary
Antonyms: Avoidable, Evitable, Preventable, Unlikely
Example: But that is inevitable in any country.
Regaling (verb)
To entertain somebody with stories, jokes, etc. मनोरंजन
Synonyms: Amuse, Entertain, Feast, Divert
Antonyms: Teasing, Bland, Boring, Commonplace
Example: He wants to know what the Regaling is.
Naïve (adjective)
Not showing enough knowledge, good judgement or experience of life; too willing to believe that people always tell you the truth (अनुभवहीन
Synonyms: Innocent, Unsophisticated, Gullible, Ingenuous
Antonyms: Sophisticated, Experienced, Skeptical, Worldly
Example: He is very innocent, even more naive than Sasha.
Scathing (adjective)
Criticizing somebody or something very severely in a way that shows no respect कटु
Synonyms: Caustic, Cutting, Biting, Mordant
Antonyms: Gentle, Mild, Delicate, Gracious
Example: He will write a scathing report on us.
Alleged (adjective)
Stated as a fact but without any proof कथित
Synonyms: Supposed, So-called, Claimed, Ostensible
Antonyms: Unquestionable, Actual, Genuine, Real
Example: Concerns continue to be expressed over alleged smuggling.
Fraudulent (adjective)
Intended to cheat somebody, usually in order to make money illegally कपटपूर्ण
Synonyms: False, Fake, Deceitful, Counterfeit
Antonyms: Honest, Genuine, Valid, True
Example: It is fraudulent to forget who elected us.
Sardonic (adjective)
Showing that you think that you are better than other people and do not take them seriously व्यंग्यात्मक
Synonyms: Sarcastic, Caustic, Cutting, Acerbic
Antonyms: Polite, Accessible, Humble, Mild
Example: He was just a very sardonic guy.
Abysmally (adverb)
In a way that is extremely bad or of a very low standard
Synonyms: Atrociously, Awfully, Abominably, Rottenly
Antonyms: Outstandingly, Alright, Beautifully, Greatly
Example: Spirits are abysmally low.
The editorial
Source: The Indian Express · 12 Nov 2022With rich nations nowhere close to fulfilling their funding commitments in climate change mitigation and adaptation, “loss and damage” could become another polarising issue. The issue cannot be put off another year.
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1. Synonym of Outrage
2. Antonym of Alleged
3. Synonym of Naïve
4. Antonym of Inevitable
5. Synonym of Fraudulent
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