10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Dogma (noun)
A principle or set of principles laid down by an authority as incontrovertibly true. सिद्धान्त
Synonyms: Belief, Teaching, Ethic
Example: These are ideologies and dogmas that came for political reasons afterwards.
Ostensibly (adverb)
As appears or is stated to be true, though not necessarily so. प्रकटरूपसे
Synonyms: Seemingly, Apparently, Supposedly, Outwardly, Professedly
Antonyms: Truly, Genuinely, Really, Actually
Example: The party secretary resigned, ostensibly from ill health.
Futile (adjective)
Incapable of producing any useful result. निरर्थक
Synonyms: Pointless, Vain, Fruitless
Antonyms: Useful, Productive
Example: A lack of evidence in absence of harm cannot be interpreted as useless or futile.
Copious (adjective)
Abundant in supply or quantity. प्रचुर
Synonyms: Abundant, Plentiful, Profuse, Ample
Antonyms: Scarce, Lacking, Deficient
Example: As a result of his faulty strategy, White now loses copious quantities of material.
Cheekily (adverb)
In a way that is rude and funny or annoying. गुस्ताखी से
Synonyms: Brashly, Nervily, Impertinently
Antonyms: Respectfully, Humbly
Example: He cheekily followed it up by asking her for a date.
Foster (verb)
Encourage the development of (something, especially something desirable). प्रोत्साहन देना
Synonyms: Encourage, Stimulate, Cultivate, Strengthen
Antonyms: Hinder, Ignore, Suppress
Example: The teacher's task is to foster learning.
Gush (verb)
Speak or write effusively or with exaggerated enthusiasm. निकल पड़ना
Synonyms: Enthuse, Effuse
Antonyms: Prevent, Stop
Example: Sarah gushed with the utmost amount of enthusiasm.
Murky (adjective)
Not clear. धुंधला संदेहास्पद
Synonyms: Vague, Obscure, Ambiguous
Antonyms: Unambiguous, Clear, Definite
Example: The water was so murky I could not see anything but dark shapes.
Ramification (noun)
A complex or unwelcome consequence of an action or event. जटिलता
Synonyms: Aftermath, Consequence, Outcome, Effect
Antonyms: Cause, Source
Example: The outcome will have widespread ramifications for business as well as for the rest of society.
Strife (noun)
Angry or bitter disagreement over fundamental issues; झगड़ा
Synonyms: Conflict, Discord, Dispute, Argument
Antonyms: Peace, Harmony, Accord
Example: You are triumphant in conflicts after a period of strife and opposition.
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Source: The Guardian · 19 Jan 2022This editorial is for Prime members
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1. Synonym of Foster
2. Antonym of Ostensibly
3. Synonym of Futile
4. Antonym of Gush
5. Synonym of Murky
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