10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Succinct (adjective)
(especially of something written or spoken) briefly and clearly expressed. संक्षिप्त
Synonyms: Concise, Condensed, Crisp
Antonyms: Long-winded, Lengthy, Rambling
Example: There aren't many movie directors prepared to offer succinct class-war summaries in an interview.
Candour (noun)
The quality of being open and honest; सच्चापन
Synonyms: Openness, Frankness, Plainness
Antonyms: Unfairness, Inequity
Example: Only an entirely new generation can bring honesty and candour to this matter.
Coercion (noun)
The practice of persuading someone to do something by using force or threats. दबाव
Synonyms: Compulsion, Force, Oppression, Insistence
Antonyms: Consent, Approval
Example: Our problem cannot be solved by any form of coercion but only by agreement.
Dig (noun)
A remark intended to mock or criticize. उपहास
Synonyms: Jibe, jeer, Insult, Slur
Antonyms: Scorn, Compliment
Example: She never missed an opportunity to have a dig at him.
Raison d’être (noun)
The most important reason or purpose for someone or something's existence. उद्देश्य
Synonyms: Duty, Concern, Obligation
Example: We started with the real raison d'être for our armed forces.
Envisage (verb)
To imagine what will happen in the future. परिकल्पना करना
Synonyms: Foresee, Envision, Contemplate, Predict, Visualise
Antonyms: Disregard, Neglect, Ignore, Overlook
Example: It is envisaged that the talks will take place in the spring.
Slate (verb)
Schedule; plan. योजना बनाना
Synonyms: Set, Book, Fix
Example: London shows are slated for late June.
Contemplate (verb)
To think about whether you should do something, or how you should do something. विचार करना
Synonyms: Think about, Consider, Ponder
Antonyms: Disregard, Discard, Ignore
Example: The explanation is still worrying to contemplate.
Caveat (noun)
A warning that particular things need to be considered before something can be done. चेतावनी
Synonyms: Warning, Caution, Admonition, Alarm bells
Example: Any discussion of legal action must be preceded by a caveat on costs.
Slew (noun)
A large number or quantity of something. प्रचुरता
Synonyms: Plenty, Wide variety, Lot, Diversity, Range
Antonyms: Little, Lack, Handful
Example: This year has seen a whole slew of novels set in Hong Kong.
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Source: English Expressions and Sentences · 3 Oct 2021• I don’t understand why you never finished the work on time.
• Can you tell me why you didn’t attend the meeting this morning?
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1. Synonym of Coercion
2. Antonym of Succinct
3. Synonym of Candour
4. Antonym of Envisage
5. Synonym of Slate
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