10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Persuade (verb)
Induce (someone) to do something through reasoning or argument. राजी
Synonyms: Advise, Assure, Influence, Prompt
Antonyms: Deter, Discourage, Dissuade, Unsell
Example: It wasn't easy, but I persuaded him to do the right thing.
Inducting (verb)
Admit (someone) formally to a post or organization. शामिल
Synonyms: Conscript, Enlist, Inaugurate, Recruit
Antonyms: Close, End, Finish, Expel
Example: She was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame.
Despite (preposition)
Without being affected by बावजूद
Synonyms: Notwithstanding, In Spite Of, Even With, Regardless Of
Antonyms: Because Of, Accept, Admire
Example: He laughed despite himself.
Appropriate (adjective)
Suitable or proper in the circumstances. उचित
Synonyms: Suitable, Proper, Fitting, Relevant
Antonyms: Evil, Improper, Inappropriate, Incorrect
Example: It was thought appropriate to award her the prize.
Dignified (adjective)
The state or quality of being worthy of honour or respect. गरिमा
Synonyms: Decency, Decorum, Grace, Grandeur
Antonyms: Dishonor, Evil, Immorality, Indecency
Example: She comported herself with great dignity at her husband's funeral.
Ramifications (noun)
The possible results of an action. असर
Synonyms: Implication, Outcome, Consequence, Effect
Antonyms: Consideration, Factor, Basis, Beginning
Example: Any change is bound to have legal ramifications.
Restraint (noun)
Intended to keep someone under control or prevent someone from doing something. रोक
Synonyms: Constraining, Forbidding, Governing, Prohibiting
Antonyms: Permit, Promote, Release, Start
Example: When he started fighting, it took four police officers to restrain him.
Hostile (adjective)
Showing or feeling opposition or dislike. विरोधी
Synonyms: Adverse, Belligerent, Bitter, Contentious
Antonyms: Agreeable, Aiding, Favorable, Friendly
Example: The Governor faced hostile crowds when he visited the town yesterday.
Evolving (verb)
Develop gradually. उभरती
Synonyms: Immature, Incipient, Undeveloped, Beginning
Antonyms: Adult, Developed, Grown, Mature
Example: The company has evolved over the years into a multi-million-dollar organization.
Prosperous (adjective)
Successful in material terms. समृद्ध
Synonyms: Thriving, Flourishing, Fortunate, Wealthy
Antonyms: Depressed, Failing, Dying, Bankrupt
Example: The company had a prosperous year.
The editorial
Source: The Hindu · 1 Nov 2024This editorial is for Prime members
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1. Synonym of Hostile
2. Antonym of Ramifications
3. Synonym of Restraint
4. Antonym of Appropriate
5. Synonym of Despite
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