10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Stench (noun)
A strong and very unpleasant smell. बदबू, दुर्गध
Synonyms: Fetor, Malodor, Reek, Stink
Antonyms: Aroma, Fragrance, Perfume
Example: The stench of rotting fish.
Left in the lurch (idioms)
Abandon or desert someone in difficult situation. किसी को मुश्किल स्थिति में छोड़ देना
Synonyms: Forsake, Abandon, Stranded, Unassisted
Antonyms: Support, Help
Example: The manager will really leave me in the lurch if he decides to quit before this project is finished.
Modus operandi (noun)
A particular way or method of doing something. काम करने का ढंग
Synonyms: Procedure, Manner, Approach, Method
Example: Every killer has his own special modus operandi.
Not bat an eyelid (idioms)
Show (or showing) no surprise or concern. आश्चर्य नहीं होना
Synonyms: Indifferent, Unconcerned, Apathetic
Example: Mary didn't even bat an eyelid when I told her I was moving out.
Compunction (noun)
An uneasy feeling about the rightness of what one is doing or going to do. मलाल, झिझक
Synonyms: Qualm, Scruple, Remorse, Repentance
Antonyms: Sureness, Confidence
Example: The serial killer showed no compunction when his guilty verdict was announced.
Propensity (noun)
An often intense natural inclination or preference. झुकाव, सहजप्रवृत्ति
Synonyms: Affection, Affinity, Penchant, Predilection
Antonyms: Averseness, Disinclination, Dislike, Indisposition
Example: During hot days he had a propensity for walking around in just his boxers.
Ominous (adjective)
Being or showing a sign of evil or calamity to come. अमंगल
Synonyms: Ill-Boding, Inauspicious, Menacing, Minatory
Antonyms: Auspicious, Benign, Propitious, Prosperous
Example: Because of the ominous music, we knew something bad was about to happen in the movie.
Unimpeachable (adjective)
Completely acceptable; not open to exception or reproach. दोषरहित
Synonyms: Irreproachable, Impeccable, Blameless, Culpable
Antonyms: Reproachable, Blameworthy, Culpable
Example: Most of the voters saw the candidate as unimpeachable and completely trusted his every word.
Saga (noun)
A long, involved story, account, or series of incidents. कथा
Synonyms: Legend, Epic, Chronicle, Tale
Example: The saga about the vampire family was spread into five separate novels.
Scrutiny (noun)
Critical observation or examination. जांच
Synonyms: Peruse, Audit, Inspection, Investigation
Example: Every aspect of local government was placed under scrutiny.
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1. Synonym of Compunction
2. Antonym of Ominous
3. Synonym of Left in the lurch
4. Synonym of Modus operandi
5. Synonym of Scrutiny
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