10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Discord (noun)
The state of not agreeing or sharing opinions: असहमति, मतभेद
Synonyms: Strife, Conflict, Friction, Hostility; Disagreement, Dispute, Contention, Vendetta
Antonyms: Agreement, Accord, Harmony
Example: A note of discord has crept into relations between the two countries.
Evoke (verb)
To make someone remember something or feel an emotion: (मन में जगाना, (याद) ताजा कर देना)
Synonyms: Summon, Invoke, Elicit, Induce, Kindle, Stimulate, Awaken, Arouse
Antonyms: Calm, Deaden, Repress, Stop Halt, Suppress, Stifle
Example: The smell of chalk always evokes memories of my school days.
Facets (noun)
One part of a subject, situation, etc. that has many parts: पहलू, पक्ष
Synonyms: Aspect, Feature, Side, Dimension, Particular, Characteristic, Detail, Point, Ingredient, Strand, Factor
Example: There are so many facets to Benjamin Franklin: statesman, scientist, inventor, American original.
Trenchant (adjective)
Vigorous or incisive in expression or style. तीव्र, कटु
Synonyms: Vigorous, Effective, Energetic, Incisive, Penetrating, Sharp, Keen, Insightful, Acute
Antonyms: Woolly, Vague, Frivolous, Impotent, Weak, Gentle
Example: Sometimes your tone of voice is so trenchant that you come across as being a mean person.
Foster (verb)
To encourage the development or growth of ideas or feelings: प्रोत्साहन देना
Synonyms: Encourage, Promote, Further, Stimulate, Advance, Forward, Cultivate, Nurture
Antonyms: Neglect, Suppress, Destroy, Discourage, Hinder, Inhibit
Example: I'm trying to foster an interest in classical music in my children.
Tailspin (noun)
A situation in which something starts to fail or lose value and gets more and more out of control: बेकाबू होना, अनियंत्रित होना
Synonyms: Fail, Fiasco, Debacle, Collapse, Breakdown, Malfunction
Antonyms: Aplomb, Calmness, Composure, Coolness, Imperturbability, Placidity
Example: Share prices went into a tailspin when the CEO resigned.
Encroachment (noun)
Intrusion on a person's territory, rights, etc. अतिक्रमण करना, दख़लंदाज़ी
Synonyms: Intrusion, Invasion, Usurpation, Infiltration, Incursion
Antonyms: Desist, Withdraw Evacuate
Example: The new censorship laws are serious encroachments on freedom of expression.
Brandish (verb)
To wave something in the air in a threatening or excited way: हथियार को लहराना या उससे धमकाना
Synonyms: Flourish, Wave, Shake, Wield, Raise, Display
Antonyms: Conceal, Hide, Cover
Example: He appeared in the lounge brandishing a knife
Resuscitate (verb)
To revive from apparent death or from unconsciousness. पुनर्जीवित होना
Synonyms: Reanimate, Recharge, Regenerate, Rejuvenate, Rekindle, Resurrect, Revitalize, Revive, Rewake
Antonyms: Extinguish, Kill, Quench, Suppress
Example: She hopes to resuscitate the currently defunct charity organization
Doggedly (adverb)
In a very determined way to do something, even if it is very difficult: दृढ़निश्चय से
Synonyms: Arduously, Assiduously, Determinedly, Mightily, Purposefully, Resolutely, Sedulously, Slavishly, Strenuously
Antonyms: Lazily, Hesitantly, Irresolutely, Uncertainly, Discouragedly
Example: Her ambition and dogged determination ensured that she rose to the top of her profession.
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Source: The Hindu · 30 Apr 2018There is no substitute for hot-cooked meals to address poor child nutrition.
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1. Synonym of Tailspin
2. Antonym of Trenchant
3. Synonym of Facets
4. Antonym of Evoke
5. Synonym of Doggedly
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