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15 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning

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Suitability (noun)

The quality of being right or appropriate for a particular purpose or occasion. उपयुक्तता

Synonyms: Fitness, Aptness, Appropriateness, Propriety

Antonyms: Unsuitability, Unsuitableness, Impropriety, Inappropriateness

Example: It questioned his suitability as a police officer.

Ethical (adjective)

Connected with beliefs and principles about what is right and wrong. नैतिक

Synonyms: Moral, Upright, Virtuous, Principled

Antonyms: Sinful, Corrupt, Dishonest, Immoral

Example: Both authors and publishers have ethical obligations.

Struggling (verb)

To try very hard to do something when it is difficult or when there are a lot of problems. संघर्ष

Synonyms: Fighting, Struggle, Battling, Contending

Antonyms: Prosperous, Agreeing, Keeping, Successful

Example: He's struggling on the line.

Emancipation (noun)

The act of freeing somebody, especially from legal, political or social controls that limit what they can do. मुक्ति

Synonyms: Liberation, Release, Deliverance, Rescue

Antonyms: Captivity, Bondage, Imprisonment, Incarceration

Example: He was really fighting for national emancipation.

Erect (verb)

To build something. निर्माण करना

Synonyms: Build, Construct, Set up, Raise

Antonyms: Prostrate, Demolish, Prone, Raze

Example: Erect every tent we have in plain sight.

Hesitation (noun)

The act of being slow to speak or act because you feel uncertain or nervous. हिचकिचाहट

Synonyms: Doubt, Uncertainty, Hesitancy, Reluctance

Antonyms: Confidence, Certainty, Faith, Conviction

Example: I have no hesitation in recommending him.

Conscious (adjective)

Aware of something. सचेत

Synonyms: Aware, Deliberate, Mindful, Intentional

Antonyms: Unconscious, Unaware, Attention seeker, Senseless

Example: Peace is a conscious choice.

Crucial (adjective)

Extremely important, because it will affect other things. निर्णायक

Synonyms: Critical, Essential, Vital, Important

Antonyms: Unimportant, Minor, Insignificant, Ancillary

Example: Good nursing is crucial when caring for sick foals.

Assertion (noun)

A statement saying that you strongly believe something to be true. दावा

Synonyms: Declaration, Statement, Claim, Affirmation

Antonyms: Denial, Rejection, Disproof, Negation

Example: He does not cite any source for this assertion.

Fierce (adjective)

Angry and aggressive in a way that is frightening. उग्र

Synonyms: Savage, Ferocious, Violent, Intense

Antonyms: Peaceful, Calm, Gentle, Kind

Example: A fierce dog attacked the girl.

Falter (verb)

To become weaker or less effective. लड़खड़ाना

Synonyms: Stumble, Hesitate, Waver, Stammer

Antonyms: Maintain, Persist, Continue, Remain

Example: It'd be a real pity to falter at the last.

Pegging (verb)

To fix or keep prices, wages, etc. at a particular level. पेगिंग

Synonyms: Plugging, Attach, Fasten, Hold down

Antonyms: Assail, Avulsion, Be against, Check

Example: The planning engine uses the standard pegging second pass.

Benign (adjective)

Kind and gentle. कृपालु

Synonyms: Kind, Benevolent, Harmless, Kindly

Antonyms: Hostile, Malignant, Bad, Harsh

Example: Can benign regulation really be bought?

Stumble (noun)

A problem or temporary failure when you are on the way to achieving something. लडखडा

Synonyms: Trip, Lurch, Stagger, Falter

Antonyms: Breeze, Continue, Decide, Fix

Example: A stumble may prevent a fall.

Reckon (verb)

Think something or have an opinion about something.

Synonyms: Figure, Calculate, Think, Judge

Antonyms: Know, Subtract, Ponder, As expected

Example: I don't reckon his chances.

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Source: The Hindu · 10 Oct 2022

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1. Synonym of Assertion

2. Antonym of Conscious

3. Synonym of Suitability

4. Antonym of Stumble

5. Synonym of Pegging

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