10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Misery (noun)
A cause or source of great distress or discomfort. कष्ट
Synonyms: Affliction, Difficulty, Trouble, Deprivation
Example: The ‘patriarchal family’ was held to be the main source of children's miseries.
Apprehend (verb)
Understand or perceive. समझना
Synonyms: Understand, Realize, Perceive, Recognize
Antonyms: Misunderstand, Misinterpret
Example: We enter a field of vision we could not otherwise apprehend.
Scramble (noun)
An eager or uncontrolled and undignified struggle with others to obtain or achieve something. धक्कमधक्का करना
Synonyms: Tussle, Jostle, Scuffle, Contention
Example: The scramble for rail tickets began today, as eager passengers tried to secure scarce Christmas seats.
Strive (noun)
Struggle or fight vigorously. संघर्ष करना
Synonyms: Endeavour, Aim, Aspire, Undertake
Antonyms: Relax, Skip, Break
Example: Scholars must strive against bias.
Setback (noun)
A reversal or check in progress. रुकावट
Synonyms: Impediment, Difficulty, Obstruction, Hindrance
Antonyms: Blessing, Advantage, Boon
Example: The team suffered a major setback when their best player was injured.
Debilitating (adjective)
(of a disease or condition) making someone very weak and infirm. दुर्बल
Synonyms: Enervating, Draining, Weakening
Antonyms: Invigorating, Refreshing
Example: Many people spend a substantial part of old age in a debilitating condition.
Consolidate (verb)
Combine (a number of things) into a single more effective or coherent whole. मिलाना
Synonyms: Combine, Integrate, Amalgamate, Merge, Bring together
Antonyms: Separate, Disperse, Divide, Part
Example: All manufacturing activities have been consolidated in new premises.
Seize (verb)
Take hold of suddenly and forcibly. पकड़ लेना
Synonyms: Grab, Grasp, Take hold of
Antonyms: Relinquish, Let go
Example: He always strains to seize the most sombre truths.
Impart (verb)
To pass information, knowledge, etc. to other people. प्रदान करना
Synonyms: Convey, Transmit, Pass on, Give
Antonyms: Keep, Withhold
Example: The teachers imparted a great deal of knowledge to their pupils.
Robust (adjective)
Strong and healthy. मजबूत
Synonyms: Sturdy, Vigorous, Powerful, Tough
Antonyms: Weak, Frail, Infirm, Delicate
Example: She is a pleasantly robust woman of modest means, patriotic in convictions, guileless in manner.
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Source: Phrasal Verb of the day · 28 Jun 2021This editorial is for Prime members
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Synonyms and antonyms, the way exams ask them. Answers show as you tap.
1. Synonym of Consolidate
2. Antonym of Robust
3. Synonym of Setback
4. Antonym of Strive
5. Synonym of Debilitating
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