10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Lurk (verb)
To wait somewhere secretly, especially because you are going to do something bad or illegal. छिपे रह कर इंतज़ार करना
Synonyms: Hide, Loiter, Take Cover, Keep out of Sight
Example: Eyes lurked in the shadows waiting for the right moment to strike.
Ambivalent (adjective)
Having or showing both positive and negative feelings about somebody/something. द्वैधवृत्तिक
Synonyms: Equivocal, Doubtful, Undecided, Hesitant
Antonyms: Decided, Definite, Settled
Example: She seems to feel ambivalent about her new job.
Shrill (adjective)
Very high and loud, in an unpleasant way. कल्पित
Synonyms: Piercing, Sharp, High-pitched, Screechy, Strident
Antonyms: Low, Soft, Mild, Calm
Example: The shrill cries of children broke the silence.
Intriguing (adjective)
Very interesting because of being unusual or not having an obvious answer. लुभावना
Synonyms: Fascinating, Interesting, Absorbing, Enthralling
Antonyms: Boring, Uninteresting, Tedious
Example: These discoveries raise intriguing questions.
Overarching (adjective)
Comprehensive or all-embracing. व्यापक
Synonyms: Inclusive, Overall, Through-out, Complete
Example: The overarching principle at work is that everyone contributes to the common need.
Brazen (adjective)
Bold and without shame. निर्भीक
Synonyms: Audacious, Unabashed, Impudent
Antonyms: Timid, Meek, Modest
Example: She had become brazen about the whole affair.
Conflate (verb)
To put two or more things together to make one new thing. मिलाना
Synonyms: Combine, Amalgamate, Mix
Antonyms: Separate, Divide, Split
Example: The issues of race and class are separate and should not be conflated.
Faltering (adjective)
Losing strength or momentum. डगमगाता
Synonyms: Wavering, Vacillating
Antonyms: Firm, Determined
Example: He is desperate for some issue that will rescue his faltering campaign.
Commensurate (adjective)
Corresponding in size or degree. आनुपातिक
Synonyms: Proportionate, Comparable, Equal
Antonyms: Disproportionate, Incommensurate, Inappropriate
Example: Salary will be commensurate with experience.
Impede (verb)
Delay or prevent (someone or something) by obstructing them. बाधा डालना
Synonyms: Hinder, Obstruct, Hamper, Retard, Hold back
Antonyms: Facilitate, Assist, Aid, Promote
Example: A number of practical difficulties impeded the process.
The editorial
Source: The Times of India · 3 Oct 2020The Hathras district administration and police must answer for the manner in which they have failed the 19-year-old Dalit victim and her family in life and death. Precious forensic evidence that could have bolstered the gangrape charge wasn’t collected on time. Even the right to a dignified cremation was denied to the victim. Police hurriedly set the pyre alight under cover of night, without allowing the family to properly mourn their dear one or conduct customary last rites.
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1. Synonym of Overarching
2. Antonym of Faltering
3. Synonym of Ambivalent
4. Antonym of Commensurate
5. Synonym of Impede
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