10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Brain child (noun)
An idea or invention which is considered to be a particular person's creation. आविष्कार
Synonyms: Innovation, Origination, Creation
Antonyms: Replication, Imitation
Example: The statue is the brainchild of a local landscape artist.
Tenor (noun)
The general meaning, sense, or content of something. सार
Synonyms: Intent, Course
Example: He gives the reader a good sense of the tenor of the moment.
Pigeon holing (noun)
A category, typically an overly restrictive one, to which someone or something is assigned. वर्ग
Synonyms: Category, Classification, Grouping
Example: It doesn't fit into the pigeonholes with which marketing departments are comfortable.
Nuanced (adjective)
Characterized by subtle shades of meaning or expression. सूक्ष्म भेद युक्त
Synonyms: Refined, Delicate, Airy
Antonyms: Rough, Coarse
Example: Most of our decisions are highly nuanced, very few are clearly black or white.
Cesspool (noun)
A disgusting or corrupt place. मलकुंड
Synonyms: Sump, Cesspit
Example: The town is not the cesspool you portrayed.
Groundwork (noun)
Preliminary or basic work. आधार कार्य
Synonyms: Foundation, Basis, Cornerstone
Example: The groundwork has now been prepared for the main contractors to start work in May.
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.
Blaze (noun)
A conspicuous display or outburst of something. आवेग
Synonyms: Outburst, Eruption, Outbreak
Antonyms: Serene, Calmness, Placid
Example: White ended the season in a blaze of glory, with seven goals in as many games
Rampant (adjective)
(of something bad) existing or spreading everywhere in a way that cannot be controlled. अनियंत्रित
Synonyms: Unchecked, Uncontrolled, Unchecked, Unrestrained
Antonyms: Controlled, Checked, Restrained
Example: Unemployment is now rampant in most of Europe.
Progeny (noun)
A descendant or the descendants of a person, animal, or plant. वंशज
Synonyms: Offspring, Children, Successor
Example: He has since made his presence felt by producing quality, easy calving progeny.
The editorial
Source: The Hindu · 4 Feb 2022This editorial is for Prime members
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Synonyms and antonyms, the way exams ask them. Answers show as you tap.
1. Synonym of Progeny
2. Synonym of Tenor
3. Synonym of Cesspool
4. Synonym of Pigeon holing
5. Synonym of Rampant
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