10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Flounder (verb)
Be in a difficult and serious situation financiall. तड़पना
Synonyms: Struggle financially, Be in dire straits, Face insolvency
Antonyms: Do Well, Prosper, Succeed, Flourish
Example: The new democracy there continues to flounder.
Candid (adjective)
Truthful and straightforward. स्पष्टवादी
Synonyms: Frank, Outspoken, Bluff, Blunt
Antonyms: Secretive, Shy
Example: The ex-minister gave a candid interview about his reasons for resigning.
Mettle (noun)
The ability and determination to do something successfully despite difficult conditions. उत्साह
Synonyms: Courage, Fortitude, Spirit, Determination
Antonyms: Cowardice, Timidity, Spinelessness
Example: She really showed her mettle under pressure.
Flail (verb)
Struggle uselessly. छटपटाना
Synonyms: Flounder, Struggle, Thrash
Example: I was flailing about in the water.
Bellwether (noun)
Something that leads or indicates a trend. नेता
Synonyms: Forerunner, Leader, Pacesetter, Trendsetter
Antonyms: Imitator, Follower, Pupil, Disciple
Example: University campuses are often the bellwether of change.
Conspicuously (adverb)
In a way that is easy to see or notice, or that is likely to attract attention. सुस्पष्ट रूप से
Synonyms: Notably, Clearly, Evidently
Antonyms: Vaguely, Questionably
Example: One important voice has been conspicuously absent.
Raze (verb)
Completely destroy (a building, town, or other settlement). दुष्ट और धमकी के रूप में चित्रित करना
Synonyms: Destroy, Demolish, Ruin
Antonyms: Build, Construct
Example: Villages were razed to the ground.
Demonise (verb)
Portray as wicked and threatening. नेता
Synonyms: Vilify, Disparage, Diabolize
Antonyms: Honour, Celebrate
Example: Each side will demonise the other for support of their cause.
Impoverished (adjective)
Deprived of strength or vitality. शक्तिहीन किया
Synonyms: Weakened, Drained, Sapped, Enervated, Used Up, Exhausted
Antonyms: Invigorated, Energized, Firm, Revived
Example: The dictator enriched himself but impoverished his people.
Jeopardise (verb)
To risk harming or destroying something/somebody. खतरे में डालना
Synonyms: Threaten, Endanger, Imperil, Risk
Antonyms: Save, Protect, Guard, Safeguard
Example: He would never do anything to jeopardise his career.
The editorial
Source: The Times of India · 16 Dec 2021News that’s heartwarming as well as thought-provoking is rare. And that’s why the Supreme Court order that allows a 36-year-old Delhi advocate, diagnosed with bipolar disorder, to take charge as a judicial officer is so important. It is a story of wonderful perseverance on the part of Bhavya Nain, whose case progressed through the legal system. It is also a demonstration of enlightened judicial thinking. And it is a reminder how unwelcoming India still is to persons with disabilities, especially mental disabilities.
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1. Synonym of Jeopardise
2. Antonym of Impoverished
3. Synonym of Flounder
4. Antonym of Conspicuously
5. Synonym of Demonise
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