15 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Quagmire (noun)
An awkward, complex, or hazardous situation. नाज़ुकहालत
Synonyms: Morass, Imbroglio, Predicament, Quandary
Antonyms: Solution, Blessing, Ease, Closure
Example: This political quagmire does relate closely to the economic situation.
Hard-nosed (adjective)
Realistic and determined. सख्त
Synonyms: Tough-minded, Pragmatic, Hard-headed
Antonyms: Unrealistic, Relenting
Example: He is a hard-nosed businessman ready for any challenge.
Stack (verb)
Arrange (a number of things) in a pile, typically a neat one. ढेर लगाना
Synonyms: Heap, Pile, Mass
Example: Inside, the chairs are stacked in three neat piles on the porch.
Topple (verb)
to make somebody lose their position of power or authority. पद को खोना
Synonyms: Overthrow, Dethrone, Oust, Bring down
Example: Disagreement had threatened to topple the government.
Credence (noun)
Belief in or acceptance of something as true. विश्वसनीयता
Synonyms: Acceptance, Reliance, Faith
Antonyms: Distrust, Disbelief,
Example: The idea might seem ludicrous but it's gaining credence among some very bright people.
Bemoan (verb)
Express discontent or sorrow over (something). पछताना दुख प्रकट करना
Synonyms: Deplore, Express regret about, Bewail
Antonyms: Rejoice, Joy, Be happy
Example: There has been a lot of complaining about it, a good deal of bemoaning our situation.
Raison d'être (noun)
The most important reason or purpose for someone or something's existence. उद्देश्य
Synonyms: Responsibility, Duty, Concern
Example: We started with the real raison d'être for our armed forces.
Ravage (verb)
Cause severe and extensive damage to. बरबाद कर देना
Synonyms: Devastate, Destroy, Ruin, Raze
Antonyms: Assist, Aid, Preserve
Example: The Guru's tender body was ravaged by the disease.
Measly (adjective)
Ridiculously small or few. छोटा बहुत कम मात्रामें
Synonyms: Minute, Petty, Minuscule
Antonyms: Big, Substantial, Significant
Example: The highest rating that movie got was three measly stars.
Inebriate (verb)
Make (someone) drunk. नाश करना
Synonyms: Intoxicate, Stimulate
Example: The old man was not inebriated or hurt by a passing vehicle.
Ripple effect (noun)
The continuing and spreading results of an event or action. ऊर्मि-प्रभाव
Synonyms: Dissemination, Overspreading, Dispersion
Example: Any investment we put into one youth has a ripple effect as they go out to reach thousands more.
Stalwart (adjective)
Loyal, reliable, and hard-working. निष्ठावान
Synonyms: Vigorous, Sturdy, Resolute
Antonyms: Fragile, Feeble, Infirm
Example: They have been stalwarts of the local amateur dramatic society for over 30 years.
Pivotal (adjective)
Of crucial importance in relation to the development or success of something else. बुनियादी
Synonyms: Crucial, Vital, Significant, Focal
Antonyms: Inconsequential, Trivial
Example: We want it to play that pivotal role.
Unassailable (adjective)
Unable to be attacked, questioned, or defeated. अखंडनीय
Synonyms: Impregnable, Invulnerable, Inviolable
Antonyms: Questionable, Uncertain
Example: India has an unassailable position at the head of the world's poverty league.
Expound (verb)
Explain the meaning of (a literary or doctrinal work). समझाना
Synonyms: Interpret, Elucidate, Explicate
Antonyms: Mystify, Obscure, Confuse
Example: The task of studying, clarifying, and expounding doctrines is typically the responsibility of a literate, educated élite.
The editorial
Source: The Times of India · 30 Mar 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 Credence
2. Antonym of Pivotal
3. Synonym of Ravage
4. Synonym of Topple
5. Synonym of Hard-nosed
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