10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Proclivity (noun)
A habitual attraction to some activity or thing. झुकाव, प्रवृत्ति
Synonyms: Disposition, Propensity, Penchant, Predilection
Antonyms: Allergy, Averseness, Aversion, Dislike
Example: She showed artistic proclivities at an early age.
Indoctrination (noun)
The process of teaching a person or group to accept a set of beliefs uncritically. दिमाग को भरने की स्थिति, यक़ीन दिलाना
Synonyms: Education, Training, Brainwashing, Teaching, Tuition
Example: Non-Jewish children in Germany were fed political indoctrination and taught to hate other races.
Opprobrium (noun)
Harsh criticism or censure. अपमान, तिरस्कार
Synonyms: Obloquy, Ignominy, Excoriation, Condemnation
Antonyms: Honor, Respect
Example: The celebrity chef earned opprobrium when she made a racial slur in front of the media.
Ostracization (noun)
Banishment from a society or group. समाज से बाहर निकालना, बहिष्कार करना
Synonyms: Exclude, Banish, Shun, Expel
Antonyms: Welcome, Include, Embrace
Example: The other girls ostracized her because of the way she dressed.
Infraction (noun)
A violation or infringement of a law or agreement. अतिक्रमण, अपराध, उल्लंघन
Synonyms: Infringement, Transgression, Contravention, Breach
Antonyms: Obedience, Non-Violation, Conformity
Example: Speeding is only a minor infraction, but vehicular homicide is a serious felony.
Contrived (adjective)
Created or arranged in a way that seems artificial, false and unrealistic. अवास्तविक
Synonyms: Artificial, Fake, Pretended, Unnatural
Antonyms: Unfeigned, Genuine, Spontaneous
Example: The contrived applause of a TV studio audience that has been told when to clap.
Thwart (verb)
Prevent (someone) from accomplishing something. (नकाम बनाना
Synonyms: Frustrate, Foil, Obstruct, Hinder
Antonyms: Facilitate, Assist, Aid
Example: Her ambition to become an artist was thwarted by failing eyesight.
Potency (noun)
The power or ability to exert effort for the accomplishment of a task. शक्ति, बल
Synonyms: Strength, Puissance, Potential, Efficacy, Effectiveness
Antonyms: Powerlessness, Weakness, Incapacity, Inability
Example: Vitamins of high potency that should be taken only in the proper dosage.
Shudder (verb)
To tremble with a sudden convulsive movement, as from horror, fear, or cold. काँप उठना, थरथराना
Synonyms: Shiver, Trembling, Tremor, Quiver
Antonyms: Steady, Unwavering
Example: I don't like to think about getting close to him - it makes me shudder.
Vantage Point (noun)
A place, especially a high place, that provides a good, clear view of an area: सुविधाजनक स्थान, प्रेक्षण-स्थल
Synonyms: Outlook, Perspective, Standpoint, Viewpoint
Example: From my vantage point I could see into the front garden.
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Source: The Hindu · 24 Oct 2018A WIDER DIRECT TAX BASE IS GOOD NEWS — BUT THE SHARE OF DIRECT TAXES IN THE TOTAL IS STILL LOW.
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1. Synonym of Proclivity
2. Antonym of Opprobrium
3. Synonym of Indoctrination
4. Antonym of Contrived
5. Synonym of Vantage Point
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