10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Gravely (adverb)
Meaning: In a very serious and important way; in a way that gives you a reason to feel worried. गंभीरता से
Synonyms: Severely, Solemnly, Grimly, Critically, Painfully
Antonyms: Trivially, Mildly, Lightly, Triflingly
Example: She is gravely ill.
Inconsolable (adjective)
Meaning: (of a person or their grief) not able to be comforted or alleviated. गमगीन
Synonyms: Heartbroken, Devastated, Comfortless, Grief-Stricken
Antonyms: Happy, Jubilant, Blithe, Euphoric
Example: His widow, Jane, was inconsolable.
Marauding (adjective)
Meaning: (of people or animals) going around a place in search of things to steal or people to attack. लूट-मार करने वाला
Synonyms: Looting, Prowling, Raiding, Foraging
Antonyms: Guarding, Protecting, Salvaging
Example: They were preparing commander to counter marauding terrorist attack.
Chillingly (adverb)
Meaning: In an unsettling or horrifying way. भयावह ढंग से
Synonyms: Frighteningly, Terrifyingly, Blood-Curdlingly, Eerily
Antonyms: Calmingly, Reassuringly, Comfortingly, Soothingly
Example: It was chillingly clear that he wanted revenge.
Slur (noun)
Meaning: An unfair remark about somebody/something that may damage other people’s opinion of them. मिथ्या आरोप
Synonyms: Insult, Smear, Slight, Slander
Antonyms: Praise, Flattery, Commendation, Extolment
Example: It has been a slur on my character and I take that very seriously indeed,’ he said.
Vandalise (verb)
Meaning: To damage something, especially public property, deliberately and for no good reason. तोड़-फोड़ करना
Synonyms: Ravage, Wreck, Ruin, Mutilate, Sabotage
Antonyms: Build, Construct, Fix, Mend
Example: Some young people get drunk and vandalise property.
Unrepentant (adjective)
Meaning: Showing no shame about your actions or beliefs. पश्चात्तापरहित
Synonyms: Unapologetic, Impenitent, Unremorseful, Uncontrite
Antonyms: Sorry, Regretful, Rueful, Shamefaced, Sheepish, Guilty
Example: He was unrepentant and said that his comments were completely accurate.
Escalation (noun)
Meaning: A rapid increase; a rise. तेजी
Synonyms: Rise, Upsurge, Augmentation, Intensification
Antonyms: Reduction, Diminishment, Plunge, Decline, Diminution
Example: Ignoring the patient can also lead to escalation.
Rampage (noun)
Meaning: A sudden period of wild and violent behaviour, often causing damage and destruction. उपद्रव
Synonyms: Frenzy, Rage, Storm, Orgy, Ferment, Flurry
Antonyms: Peace, Tranquillity, Stillness, Harmony
Example: Youngsters went on the rampage in the city yesterday.
Spare (verb)
Meaning: To allow somebody/something to escape harm, damage or death, especially when others do not escape it. छोड़ देना
Synonyms: Leave Unhurt, Be Merciful To, Have Pity On, Let Go
Antonyms: Harm, Damage, Wound, Maltreat
Example: They killed the men but spared the girl.
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Source: The Hindu · 2 Jan 2020The challenge is in making the plan to boost investment in infrastructure work.
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1. Synonym of Escalation
2. Antonym of Rampage
3. Synonym of Marauding
4. Antonym of Spare
5. Synonym of Inconsolable
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