10 words from this editorial with Hindi meaning
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Defy (verb)
Appear to be challenging (someone) to do or prove something. सामना करना/चुनौती देना
Synonyms: Challenge, Dare, Confront, Out Dare, Repugn, withstand
Antonyms: Surrender, Give Up, Hide
Example: Opponents of the prohibition against smoking say they plan to defy the ban in a mass smoking demonstration on Monday.
Transcend (verb)
Surpass (a person or achievement). / be or go beyond the range or limits of (a field of activity or conceptual sphere). ऊंचा उठना/पहुंचना/श्रेष्ठ होना
Synonyms: Exceed, Go Past, Overstep, Pass, Top, Surpass, Excel
Antonyms: Be Inferior, Fail, Fall Behind, Lose, Surrender
Example: The athlete hoped the increased training would allow him to transcend Olympic records.
Captivating (noun)
Capable of attracting and holding interest; charming. मनोरम/लुभावना/आकर्षक होना
Synonyms: Delectable, Lovely, Pleasant, Alluring, Charming
Antonyms: Annoying, Depressing, Disappointing, Displeasing, Disgusting, Upsetting
Example: Because a waterfall is so captivating, people can sit and watch it for hours.
Prodigy (noun)
An outstanding example of a particular quality. विलक्षणता
Synonyms: Model, Paragon, Paradigm, Epitome, Exemplar, Ideal, Prototype
Antonyms: Imbecile, Expectation, Normality, Regularity
Example: The high school boy was considered a prodigy when he won the national chess championship.
Incessant (adjective)
Continuing without pause or interruption. निरंतर/अनवरत
Synonyms: Ceaseless, Constant, Continual, Endless, Everlasting, Continuous, Non-Stop, Uninterrupted
Antonyms: Discontinuous, Halting, Inconstant, Infrequent, Intermittent, Interrupted, Irregular
Example: With this incessant rainfall, we might get flooded out.
Penchant (adjective)
A strong and continued inclination./ tendency to do something. झुकाव/प्रवृत्ति/ रूचि
Synonyms: Affection, Affinity, Predilection, Proclivity, Propensity, Tendency, Attachment
Antonyms: Antipathy, Apathy, Disinclination, Dislike, Hate
Example: Hackers have a penchant for breaking into secure areas.
Eclectic (adjective)
Deriving ideas, style, or taste from a broad and diverse range of sources. असंकीर्ण/उदार
Synonyms: Wide-Ranging, Broad-Ranging, Broad-Based, Extensive, Varied, Diverse, Liberal.
Antonyms: Narrow, Narrow-Minded, Particular, Specific, Unvaried
Example: In Gerald’s library, you will find an eclectic mix of books because he will read just about anything.
Cognoscenti (noun)
People who are especially well informed about a particular subject. माहिर /विशेषज्ञ
Synonyms: Connoisseur, Critic, Expert, Insider, Judge, Specialist
Antonyms: Ignoramus
Example: Everyone had to agree with the plans of Mr. Rajesh as he has been considered as the cognoscenti of matters regarding marketing.
Maverick (adjective)
An unorthodox or independent-minded person. अपरंपरागत/स्वतंत्र विचारों वाला
Synonyms: Nonconformist, Free Spirit, Unorthodox Person, Unconventional Person, Original, Trendsetter, Bohemian
Antonyms: Conservative, Moderate
Example: Iconoclast is somewhat that resembles to maverick personalities, they both possess exceptional virtues which if utilize in a good way can transcend the relative organization.
Herald (verb)
To signal the approach of./ to give notice of something imminent. शुरुआत हुई
Synonyms: Signal, Indicate, Announce, Point To, Presage, Augur, Portend, Promise, Prefigure, Foreshadow, Foretell
Antonyms: Restrained, Obstructed
Example: The ominous signs heralded him about something unfortunate.
The editorial
Source: The Hindu · 26 Nov 2016In the demise of Mangalampalli Balamuralikrishna on Tuesday, the world of Carnatic classical music has lost a multifaceted artist whose work defied (सामना करना/चुनौती देना) neat definitions, as his popular appeal transcended (ऊंचा उठना/पहुंचना/श्रेष्ठ होना) barriers of geography and language. Through her captivating (मनोरम/लुभावना/आकर्षक होना) and meditative (ध्येय/विचारमग्न) performances across the country and overseas, it was M.S. Subbulakshmi who had represented the southern tradition for the better part of the last century. But it was Balamuralikrishna, the child prodigy (विलक्षणता) from Andhra Pradesh, who emerged as the national face of this genre over the past half century. A combination of a richly gifted voice, sheer individual brilliance and an incessant (निरंतर/अनवरत) penchant (झुकाव/प्रवृत्ति/ रूचि) for eclectic (असंकीर्ण/उदार) experimentation saw the maestro cut through the conventional limits of compositional form and style of presentation at a rather early age. The distinctive identity he carved out would define his formidable (बहुत बड़ा /अति(in good as well as bad sense)) reputation over the subsequent decades. When such innovations sometimes did not find particular favor with the cognoscenti (माहिर /विशेषज्ञ) , the composer-vocalist began to revel in the controversy they occasioned and the popular appeal that resulted from his performances. But despite all the maverick (अपरंपरागत/स्वतंत्र विचारों वाला) -like qualities, Balamuralikrishna remains, to date, among the few musicians to have been conferred the highest honor of The Music Academy, Madras, the Sangeetha Kalanidhi, at a relatively young age. By the time he was awarded the nation’s second highest civilian honor, the Padma Vibhushan, in 1991, Balamuralikrishna’s acclaim as a playback singer and music director had been reinforced.
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1. Synonym of Maverick
2. Antonym of Herald
3. Synonym of Penchant
4. Antonym of Incessant
5. Synonym of Prodigy
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