10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Fraught (adjective)
Filled with something unpleasant. भरपूर
Synonyms: Full of, Filled with, Rife with, Charged with
Antonyms: Empty, Void
Example: The treasure hunt was fraught with puzzles that had to be solved in order to find the fortune.
Akin (adjective)
Similar to something. एक समान
Synonyms: Kindred, Related, Similar, Like
Antonyms: Unlike, Dissimilar, Unrelated, Different
Example: She was wearing something akin to a pineapple on her head.
Conjecture (noun)
An opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information. अनुमान
Synonyms: Guess, Speculation, Assumption
Example: Please avoid general conjectures about when such unreliable assurances must doubtless have been made.
Munificence (noun)
The quality or action of being extremely generous. दानशीलता
Synonyms: Generosity, Magnanimity, Open-handedness
Antonyms: Meanness, Selfishness
Example: We must be thankful for his munificence.
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.
Erosion (noun)
The gradual destruction or diminution of something. क्षरण
Synonyms: Abrasion, Wearing away, Weathering, Scraping away
Antonyms: Build up, Reconstruction
Example: Many see these security measures as an erosion of civil liberties.
Conform (verb)
Comply with rules, standards, or laws. का पालन करना
Synonyms: Obey, Abide by, Hold to, Adhere to
Antonyms: Differ, Disagree
Example: Prosecutors scaled back the number to eight to conform to new rules calling for swifter trials.
Inculcation (noun)
The practice of making somebody learn and remember ideas, moral principles, etc, especially by repeating them often. अंतर्निंवेशन
Synonyms: Infusion, Instilling
Antonyms: Ignorance, Unawareness
Example: Inculcation is the basic principle of ideology and politics education.
Transition (verb)
To change or to make something change from one state or condition to another. परिवर्तनहोना
Synonyms: Undergo, Transform, Change
Antonyms: Stay, Remain, Persist
Example: He transitioned into filmmaking easily.
Daunting (adjective)
Making somebody feel nervous and less confident about doing something. भयभीत करने वाला
Synonyms: Intimidating, Discouraging, Disheartening, Unnerving
Antonyms: Encouraging, Heartening, Supporting, Reassuring
Example: She has the daunting task of cooking for 20 people every day.
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Source: The Hindu · 17 Apr 2021The findings based on the IHDS on castes and their trust in State governments, the judiciary and the police are revealing.
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1. Synonym of Fraught
2. Antonym of Munificence
3. Synonym of Conjecture
4. Antonym of Inculcation
5. Synonym of Daunting
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