10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Serpentine (adjective)
Meaning: Winding and twisting like a snake. सर्पवत
Synonyms: Winding, Zigzag, Meandering, Twisting
Antonyms: Straight, Direct, Linear, Straightforward
Example: We followed the serpentine course of the river.
Seasoned (adjective)
Meaning: (of a person) having a lot of experience of a particular activity. अनुभवी
Synonyms: Experienced, Veteran, Versed, Hardened
Antonyms: Inexperienced, Amateur, Green, Callow
Example: Modi ji is a seasoned politician.
Voluminous (adjective)
Meaning: (of a piece of writing, a book, etc.) very long and detailed. विस्तीर्ण
Synonyms: Comprehensive, Extensive, Copious, Thorough
Antonyms: Narrow, Limited, Succinct, Laconic
Example: There is voluminous literature on modernism and post-modernism.
Symbiotic (adjective)
Meaning: Used to describe a relationship between people, companies, etc. that is to the advantage of both. पारस्परिक
Synonyms: Co-Operative, Reciprocal, Mutual, Synergic, Harmonious
Antonyms: Separate, Unilateral, Individual, Solitary
Example: The two formed a close friendship and a symbiotic working relationship that lasted half a century.
Shrug off (verb)
Meaning: To treat something as if it is not important. नज़रअंदाज़ करना
Synonyms: Dismiss, Disregard, Pay No Heed To, Wave Away
Antonyms: Regard, Attend, Heed, Mark, Note
Example: He shrugged aside suggestions that he resign.
Muddled (adjective)
Meaning: Not clear or coherent; confused. अस्पष्ट
Synonyms: Confused, Befuddled, Bemused, Topsy-Turvy
Antonyms: Clear, Lucid, Clear-Headed
Example: Such a view reflects muddled thinking’
Outset (noun)
Meaning: The beginning of something. शुरुआत से ही
Synonyms: Start, Beginning, Commencement, Inception, Onset
Antonyms: Completion, End, Conclusion, Termination
Example: You should have made that clear right at the outset.
Deliberation (noun)
Meaning: The process of carefully considering or discussing something. विवेचना
Synonyms: Consideration, Reflection, Cogitation, Brooding
Antonyms: Thoughtfulness, Neglect, Ignorance, Heedlessness
Example: After ten hours of deliberation, the jury returned a verdict of ‘not guilty’.
Flawed (adjective)
Meaning: Having or characterized by a fundamental weakness or imperfection. दोषपूर्ण
Synonyms: Faulty, Defective, Imperfect, Unsound
Antonyms: Impeccable, Perfect, Flawless, Fine
Example: The study was methodologically flawed.
Rule (verb)
Meaning: To give an official decision about something. निर्णय करना
Synonyms: Judge, Pronounce, Decree, Adjudicate
Antonyms: Ignore, Dodge, Sidestep, Elude
Example: The court will rule on the legality of the action.
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Source: The Hindu · 31 Dec 2019In winning the rapids, Koneru Humpy is slowly rising up to her full potential in world chess.
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1. Synonym of Muddled
2. Antonym of Serpentine
3. Synonym of Outset
4. Antonym of Symbiotic
5. Synonym of Deliberation
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