4 words from this editorial with Hindi meaning
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Frivolous (adjective)
Not serious or sensible; lacking real purpose or worth. तुच्छ, गैर-गंभीर
Synonyms: Trivial, Silly, Petty, Flippant
Antonyms: Serious, Grave, Weighty, Sensible
Example: The judge dismissed the frivolous petition within minutes.
Proportionate (adjective)
Matching in size or degree to something else; suitably measured. समानुपाती, उचित मात्रा में
Synonyms: Commensurate, Balanced, Corresponding, Measured
Antonyms: Excessive, Disproportionate, Unbalanced, Arbitrary
Example: The punishment should be proportionate to the offence.
Askance (adverb)
With suspicion, disapproval or mistrust; with a sideways look. संदेह की दृष्टि से
Synonyms: Suspiciously, Doubtfully, Distrustfully, Sideways
Antonyms: Approvingly, Trustingly, Directly, Favourably
Example: Neighbours looked askance at the sudden wealth of the new tenant.
Coerce (verb)
To force someone to do something by threats or pressure. बलपूर्वक विवश करना
Synonyms: Compel, Force, Pressurise, Intimidate
Antonyms: Persuade, Coax, Allow, Encourage
Example: No worker should be coerced into signing a blank agreement.
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Source: Vocab24 Editorial · 7 Sep 2026This editorial is for Prime members
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