10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Clamour (verb)
To demand something loudly. गुहार करना जोरदार माँग करना
Synonyms: Demand, Call, Bay
Antonyms: Whisper, Murmur, Sigh
Example: Scientists are clamouring for a ban on all chlorine substances.
Encompass (verb)
Include comprehensively. सम्मिलित करना
Synonyms: Cover, Comprise, Take in
Antonyms: Exclude, Release
Example: No studies encompass all sectors of medical care.
Perilous (adjective)
Very dangerous. ख़तरनाक
Synonyms: Dangerous, Risky, Parlous
Antonyms: Safe, Secure, Harmless, Innocuous
Example: For mothers and children, the situation is even more perilous.
Decry (verb)
Publicly denounce. निंदा करना
Synonyms: Condemn, Criticize, Censure
Antonyms: Praise, Approve, Applaud
Example: They decried human rights abuses.
Abhorrence (noun)
A feeling of revulsion; disgusted loathing. विद्वेष
Synonyms: Loathing, Detestation, Abomination
Antonyms: Adoration, Devotion, Passion
Example: The thought of marrying him filled her with abhorrence.
Recourse (noun)
A source of help in a difficult situation. आश्रय
Synonyms: Alternative, Possible course of action, Remedy, Possibility
Example: Surgery may be the only recourse.
Apposite (adjective)
Apt in the circumstances or in relation to something. उपयुक्त
Synonyms: Appropriate, Suitable, Fitting
Antonyms: Irrelevant, Inapt
Example: It couldn't have come at a more apposite moment.
Furtive (adjective)
Attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that discovery would lead to trouble. लुके छिपे
Synonyms: Secretive, Surreptitious
Antonyms: Open, overt
Example: He stole a furtive glance at her.
Woefully (adverb)
Very badly. खेदजनक ढंग से
Synonyms: Deplorably, Grievously, Miserably
Antonyms: Joyfully, Gladly
Example: Preparations proved woefully inadequate.
Evacuate (verb)
To move people from a place of danger to a safer place. ख़ाली करना
Synonyms: Empty, Vacate, Clear, Depopulate, Expel
Antonyms: Occupy, Fill, Inhabit, Stay
Example: Children were evacuated from London to escape the bombing.
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Source: English Expressions and Sentences · 29 Aug 2021• Do you usually exercise? • Yes, I do. Doing exercise is one of my good habits.
• What sport do you play? • Swimming is my favorite. I also play tennis.
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1. Synonym of Apposite
2. Antonym of Clamour
3. Synonym of Woefully
4. Antonym of Evacuate
5. Synonym of Furtive
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