10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Precariously (adverb)
In a way that is not securely in position and is likely to fall or collapse. अस्थिरता से
Synonyms: Dangerous, Unsafe, Venturesome, Hazardous
Antonyms: Advantageous, Beneficial, Innocuous, Nonhazardous,
Example: The homes hung precariously over the edge of a huge crevice.
Pertaining (adjective)
Be appropriate, related, or applicable to. संबंधित
Synonyms: Relevant, Pertinent, Germane, Apropos
Antonyms: Unrelated, Disconnected, Extraneous
Example: They are searching for information pertaining to terrorist activities.
Unambiguous (adjective)
Not open to more than one interpretation. स्पष्ट
Synonyms: Lucid, Pellucid, Perspicuous, Luculent
Antonyms: Cryptic, Equivocal, Obfuscated, Ambivalent
Example: The orator’s speech was unambiguous and to the point.
Tenable (adjective)
Able to be maintained or defended against attack or objection. रक्षा-शक्तिपूर्ण, टिकाऊ
Synonyms: Defendable, Justifiable, Supportable, Unconquerable
Antonyms: Vincible, Vulnerable, Defenseless, Helpless
Example: Even if his team loses several matches, his position is tenable.
Lacunae (noun)
An unfilled space. रिक्त स्थान, कमी
Synonyms: Hiatus, Gap, Orifice, Scarcity, Crevice
Antonyms: Completeness, Fullness, Abundance
Example: The story’s plot was missing, creating a lacuna in the middle of the text.
Encroachment (noun)
Intrusion on a person's territory, rights, etc. अतिक्रमण
Synonyms: Impinge, Infringe, Intrude, Invade, Trespass
Example: The constant encroachment of Pakistan along an extended line of frontier.
Impropriety (noun)
Failure to observe standards of honesty or modesty. अनुचित व्यवहार
Synonyms: Insolence, Rudeness, Impertinence, Impoliteness, Impudence
Example: The teenager did not realize using profanity in school was an impropriety that would get him in trouble.
Countenance (verb)
Admit as acceptable or possible. अनुमोदन/ समर्थन करना
Synonyms: Accept, Approve, Support, Permit
Antonyms: Disapprove, Forbid, Disallow, Repudiate
Example: I donʼt countenance such behavior in children of any age.
Obligation (noun)
Something that a person feels morally or legally forced to do. कर्तव्य
Synonyms: Imperative, Incumbency, Duty, Commitment, Responsibility
Antonyms: Alternative, Choice, Option
Example: I have an obligation to look after her.
Paean (noun)
A song of praise or triumph. विजय/ प्रशंसात्मक गीत
Synonyms: Accolade, Panegyric, Eulogy, Encomium
Antonyms: Censure, Condemnation, Harangue, Admonition
Example: After winning the battle, the warriors gathered around and sung a paean.
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Source: The Hindu · 24 Feb 2019It is good the ‘angel tax’ has been moderated, but its arbitrary nature remains intact.
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1. Synonym of Impropriety
2. Antonym of Tenable
3. Synonym of Unambiguous
4. Synonym of Encroachment
5. Synonym of Paean
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