10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Apostle (noun)
A vigorous and pioneering advocate or supporter of a particular policy, idea, or cause. प्रेरित
Synonyms: Advocate, Apologist, Proponent
Antonyms: Opponent, Antagonist
Example: It suggests that the apostles of understanding are caught between two places.
Portend (verb)
Be a sign or warning that (something, especially something momentous or calamitous) is likely to happen. पूर्वाभास या पूर्वसूचना देना
Synonyms: Presage, Augur, Foreshadow
Example: The eclipses portend some major events.
Dismantle (verb)
To take apart a machine or structure so that it is in separate pieces. विघटित करना
Synonyms: Dissemble, Take apart, Take to pieces
Antonyms: Assemble, Construct, Build
Example: I had to dismantle the engine in order to repair it.
Foolhardy (adjective)
Recklessly bold or rash. असावधान
Synonyms: Incautious, Careless, Heedless, Thoughtless
Antonyms: Careful, Cautious, Prudent
Example: Fortunately, none of my students had been foolhardy enough to follow me.
Quibble (noun)
A small complaint or criticism, especially one that is not important. कमी शिकायत
Synonyms: Minor Criticism, Trivial Objection, Adverse Comment, Grumble
Antonyms: Concurrence, Consent, Conjunction, Concord
Example: The only quibble about this book is the lack of colour illustrations.
Fraught (adjective)
Filled with something unpleasant. भरपूर
Synonyms: Full of, Filled with, Rife with, Charged with
Antonyms: Empty, Void
Example: The treasure hunt was fraught with puzzles that had to be solved in order to find the fortune.
Edifice (noun)
A complex system of beliefs. गढ़ी
Synonyms: Fabric, Structure, Framework
Example: The concepts on which the edifice of capitalism was built.
Perdition (noun)
Complete and utter ruin. विनाश
Synonyms: Destruction, Doom
Example: She used her last banknote to buy herself a square meal before perdition.
Fervently (adverb)
In a way that shows very strong and sincere feelings about something. उत्साहसे
Synonyms: Passionately, Enthusiastically, Zealously, Warmly
Antonyms: Unwillingly, Casually, Lightly
Example: She prayed fervently for his complete recovery.
Harbinger (noun)
A sign that shows that something is going to happen soon, often something bad. सूचक
Synonyms: Signal, Herald, Sign, Indication
Example: It's the first crack of the bat that's the true harbinger of spring.
The editorial
Source: The Times of India · 24 Apr 2022This editorial is for Prime members
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1. Synonym of Foolhardy
2. Antonym of Fraught
3. Synonym of Dismantle
4. Antonym of Apostle
5. Synonym of Harbinger
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