10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Slew (noun)
A large number or quantity of something. प्रचुरता
Synonyms: Plenty, Wide variety, Lot, Diversity, Range
Antonyms: Little, Lack, Handful
Example: This year has seen a whole slew of novels set in Hong Kong.
Honchos (noun)
A leader or manager; the person in charge. प्रमुख
Synonyms: Chief, head, Principal
Example: You'll have no choice but to communicate and interact with co-workers, customers and head honchos.
Telling (adjective)
Having a strong or important effect. प्रभावशाली
Synonyms: Effective, Revealing, Significant, Weighty
Antonyms: Ineffective, Unimportant, Unconvincing, Insignificant
Example: These professional hazards have a telling effect on their health conditions.
Jolt (noun)
An unpleasant surprise or shock. झटका
Synonyms: Thunderbolt, Bombshell
Example: That information gave her a severe jolt.
Anathema (noun)
Something or someone that one vehemently dislikes. अभिशप्त
Synonyms: Abhorrent, Hateful, Repugnant, Repellent
Antonyms: Blessing, Benediction
Example: It is an anathema to me to suggest that someone in their 60s is past their sell-by date.
Augment (verb)
To increase the amount, value, size, etc. of something. बढ़ाना
Synonyms: Increase, Make Larger, Expand, Enlarge
Antonyms: Reduce, Decrease, Curtail, Cut down
Example: He wrote magazine articles in order to augment his income.
Dovetail (verb)
Fit or cause to fit together easily and conveniently. मेल खाना
Synonyms: Fit in, Go together, Concur, Agree
Antonyms: Differ, Disagree, Clash
Example: If we can dovetail with a developer it will be win, win all the way.
Eyesore (noun)
A thing that is very ugly, especially a building. दुख का कारण
Synonyms: Blot, Blemish, Scar
Example: Amid the characterful pioneer buildings, municipal eyesores have risen.
Quandary (noun)
A state of perplexity or uncertainty over what to do in a difficult situation. उलझन असमंजस
Synonyms: Dilemma, Predicament, Difficulty, Perplexity
Antonyms: Solution, Boon
Example: He was in a quandary last Wednesday night.
Spur (verb)
Promote the development of. प्रोत्साहित करना
Synonyms: Stimulate, Induce, Propel, Galvanize
Antonyms: Discourage, Hinder
Example: Governments cut interest rates to spur demand.
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Source: The Indian Express · 19 Mar 2022In her budget speech, the Finance Minister talked of land resource management. Any reform or initiative that strengthens land governance, impacts the economy positively and has a ripple effect across sectors.
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1. Synonym of Slew
2. Antonym of Anathema
3. Synonym of Dovetail
4. Synonym of Honchos
5. Synonym of Telling
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