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10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning

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Relegate (verb)

To give somebody a lower or less important position, rank, etc. than before. निर्वासित कर देना

Synonyms: Downgrade, Demote, Move down, Put down, Lower

Antonyms: Promote, Raise, Push, Encourage

Example: She was then relegated to the role of assistant.

Whopping (adjective)

very big. बहुत बड़ा

Synonyms: Massive, Gigantic, Colossal, Mammoth

Antonyms: Small, Miniscule, Minute, Infinitesimal

Example: You are entitled to a whopping 40% off the recommended retail price.

Vanguard (noun)

A position at the forefront of new developments or ideas. अग्रणीसमूह

Synonyms: Forefront, Van, Driving force

Example: He pointed out that track cycling was in the vanguard of Scottish international sport.

Euphoria (noun)

A feeling or state of intense excitement and happiness. सुखाभास

Synonyms: Elation, Happiness, Rapture, Glee

Antonyms: Despair, Sadness, Depression

Example: Even thinking about seeing it brings a feeling of euphoria so intense that I'm having to resist the urge to go and lie down.

Bewitch (verb)

Enchant and delight (someone). मोहित करना

Synonyms: Captivate, Charm, Enthral

Antonyms: Offend, Disgust

Example: She was bewitching, enchanting, graced with an unearthly elegance.

Maverick (adjective)

Unorthodox. अपरंपरागत

Synonyms: Unusual, Unfamiliar, Distinctive

Antonyms: Conformist, Conventional

Example: All I know is that MPs are very maverick so expect to be surprised!

Doles (noun)

Benefit paid by the state to the unemployed. अंशदान

Synonyms: Allowance, Welfare, Grant

Example: I was on the dole for three years.

Reprimand (verb)

To tell somebody officially that you do not approve of them or their actions. निंदा करना

Synonyms: Rebuke, Scold, Admonish

Antonyms: Commend, Applaud, Approve

Example: Officials were reprimanded for poor work.

Solace (noun)

A feeling of emotional comfort when you are sad or disappointed. सान्त्वना

Synonyms: Comfort, Consolation, Ease, Relief

Antonyms: Distress, Trouble, Upset

Example: His grandchildren were a solace in his old age.

Rupture (noun)

A breach of a harmonious relationship. अलगाव कलह

Synonyms: Rift, Estrangement, Breach, Split

Antonyms: Connection, Agreement

Example: The rupture with his father would never be healed.

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Source: The Pioneer News · 12 Feb 2022

Indian medical students pursuing courses in Chinese varsities are caught in a cleft stick.

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1. Synonym of Reprimand

2. Antonym of Whopping

3. Synonym of Maverick

4. Synonym of Doles

5. Synonym of Euphoria

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