10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Fulminate (verb)
To criticize somebody/something angrily. निंदा करना
Synonyms: Protest, Rail, Censure, Rage
Antonyms: Support, Defend
Example: He was always fulminating against interference from the government. <br><br> She fulminated against this opinion for decades. <br><br> She began fulminating at the injustice of it all.
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. <br><br> The temple can serve to foster spiritual growth and development. <br><br> Academic freedom should be more highly valued and more actively fostered.
Emanate (verb)
Originate from. उत्पन्न होना
Synonyms: Derive from, Arise from, Evolve from, Come from
Antonyms: Drop, Descend
Example: The proposals emanated from a committee. <br><br> It is disturbing when these guns may well have emanated from British military sources. <br><br> Most attacks of remorse or conscience in their strongest form emanates from that source.
Profess (verb)
To state openly that you have a particular belief, feeling, etc. घोषित करना
Synonyms: Declare, Confess, Admit, Announce
Antonyms: Deny, Refuse, Reject
Example: In this scene the couple finally profess their love for each other. <br><br> She professed herself satisfied with the progress so far.
Tenacity (noun)
The quality or fact of being very determined. अटलता
Synonyms: Determination, Firmness, Persistence
Antonyms: Wavering, Irresoluteness
Example: They competed with skill and tenacity.<br><br> You have to admire the tenacity of these two guys. <br><br> His tenacity has seen him through some tough bouts.
Candid (adjective)
Truthful and straightforward. स्पष्टवादी
Synonyms: Frank, Outspoken, Bluff, Blunt
Antonyms: Secretive, Shy
Example: The ex-minister gave a candid interview about his reasons for resigning. <br><br> His responses were remarkably candid.<br><br> Corporate tax people need to be candid and straightforward about all that information.
Ostensible (adjective)
Stated or appearing to be true, but not necessarily so. तथाकथित
Synonyms: Apparent, Seeming, Outward
Antonyms: Genuine, Real
Example: The ostensible reason for his absence was illness. <br><br> The ostensible reason behind this attempt is to protect pets and wildlife from these so called cruel traps. <br><br> The real dispute which lay behind the ostensible complaint.
Outflank (verb)
To gain an advantage over somebody, especially by doing something unexpected. चतुरता में मात देना
Synonyms: Outmaneuver, Outwit
Example: They found themselves outflanked by the rival takeover bid. <br><br> The promotion was an attempt to outflank its rival, which was winning over viewers by hiring younger, more attractive presenters.
Propel (verb)
Spur or drive into a particular situation. आगे बढ़ना
Synonyms: Impel, Prompt, Force, Motivate
Antonyms: Hold, Restrain, Hinder
Example: These were ordinary people who were propelled into an extraordinary situation.
Lamentation (noun)
The passionate expression of grief or sorrow. विलाप
Synonyms: Moaning, Grieving, Mourning, Plaint
Antonyms: Cheer, Joy, Happiness
Example: Lamentations from the team’s supporters about their failure. <br><br> For all the lamentations that schools do not teach the game, it is still played in some areas.
The editorial
Source: The Times of India · 16 Oct 2020Hyderabad has been deluged this week, with meteorologists saying it saw the highest 24-hour rainfall seen in October since 1891. Numbers like this seem to license government spokespersons to blame all the damage on nature (while praising the rescue efforts of Good Samaritans, NDRF, army and state police). This is eyewash. From the systematic erosion of the storage capacity of water bodies which breach their bunds and drown urban sprawls in their flow, to the failure to expand drainage systems for the requirements of a much expanded population, a lot of the blame lies directly at the doorstep of city planners and administrators.
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1. Synonym of Fulminate
2. Antonym of Profess
3. Synonym of Ostensible
4. Antonym of Foster
5. Synonym of Candid
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