10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Inevitable (adjective)
That you cannot avoid or prevent. जो टल न सके
Synonyms: Unavoidable, Certain, Sure, Unpreventable, Bound to Happen
Antonyms: Evitable, Uncertain, Avoidable, Unsure
Example: The ketchup has to be there on every table.
Conducive (adjective)
Making a certain situation or outcome likely or possible. उपकारी सहायक
Synonyms: Good for, Helpful to, Productive of, Useful for, Contributive, Instrumental
Antonyms: Unhelpful, Unfavourable, Useless
Example: The soft lights and music were conducive to a relaxed atmosphere.
Timid (adjective)
Showing a lack of courage or confidence; easily frightened. घबराने वाला
Synonyms: Fearful, Lacking courage, Scared
Antonyms: Brave, Bold, Courageous
Example: I was too timid to ask for what I wanted.
Prescient (adjective)
Having or showing knowledge of events before they take place. भविष्यद्दर्शी
Synonyms: Predictive, Visionary, Prophetic
Antonyms: Incautious, Heedless, Shortsighted
Example: That prediction looks even more prescient since the surge in oil prices.
Usurp (verb)
To take somebody’s position and/or power without having the right to do this. अन्याय से ले लेना
Synonyms: Seize, Take Over, Arrogate, Appropriate, Wrest
Antonyms: Give in, Capitulate, Yield, Relent
Example: He attempted to usurp the principal’s authority.
Unwarranted (adjective)
Not reasonable or necessary. अनपेक्षित
Synonyms: Unjustified, Inexcusable, Unnecessary
Antonyms: Reasonable, Justifiable, Sensible
Example: Much of the criticism was totally unwarranted.
Disdain (noun)
The feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect. अवहेलना
Synonyms: Contempt, Scorn, Disrespect
Antonyms: Respect, Admiration, Regard
Example: Despite his disdain for much about the town at the time, the rector was optimistic about the future.
Tread (verb)
Walk in a specified way. चलना
Synonyms: Walk, Step, Stride
Example: The government had to tread carefully so as not to offend the judiciary.
Legion (noun)
Great in number. असंख्य
Synonyms: Numerous, Abundant, Plentiful
Antonyms: Few, Limited
Example: The tales of the band's remarkable excesses are legion.
Elicit (verb)
To get information or a reaction from somebody, often with difficulty. प्राप्त करना
Synonyms: Obtain, Evoke, Draw Out, Induce, Bring About
Antonyms: Keep, Repress, Suppress, Hide
Example: The work elicited enormous public interest.
The editorial
Source: The Hindu · 26 Oct 2021Course correction is inevitable in Kerala, which seems to be trapped in a mindless consumerism that is threatening its future.
Environmental disaster has struck Kerala once again. Unusually heavy rains have caused landslides in Kottayam and Idukki. By October 21, 42 deaths were recorded, and the monsoon is not yet in recess. Such a high loss of life must lead to a serious review of the land-use pattern in Kerala. With a population density of 860 persons/sq. km against an all-India average of 368 persons/sq. km (Census 2011), Kerala experiences very high pressure on the land.
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1. Synonym of Usurp
2. Antonym of Prescient
3. Synonym of Legion
4. Antonym of Disdain
5. Synonym of Inevitable
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