10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Upsurge (noun)
Meaning: a sudden large increase in something. वृद्धि; उन्नति
Synonyms: Growth, Upswing, Enlargement, Expansion
Antonyms: Downturn, Plummeting, Descent, Shrinkage
Example: The mayor is enjoying an upsurge of popularity.
Convene (verb)
Meaning: to arrange for people to come together for a formal meeting. आमन्त्रित करना, आह्वान करना
Synonyms: Summon, Convoke, Congregate, Call Together
Antonyms: Disperse, Break Up, Dissolve, Split Up
Example: A Board of Inquiry was convened immediately after the accident.
Feat (noun)
Meaning: An achievement that requires great courage, skill, or strength. साहसिक कार्य
Synonyms: Achievement, Accomplishment, Triumph, Coup
Antonyms: Defeat, Failure, Rout, Loss
Example: The Eiffel Tower is a remarkable feat of engineering.
Dawn (noun)
Meaning: the beginning or first signs of something. आरंभ
Synonyms: Inception, Commencement, Conception, Onset
Antonyms: Conclusion, Wrap-Up, Termination, Culmination
Example: We look forward to the dawn of better days.
Implication (noun)
Meaning: a possible effect or result of an action or a decision. परिणाम
Synonyms: Consequence, Ramification, Repercussion, After Effect
Antonyms: Cause, Determinant, Factor, Basis
Example: They failed to consider the wider implications of their actions.
Stem (verb)
Meaning: to stop something unwanted from spreading or increasing. रोकना
Synonyms: Hinder, Staunch, Halt, Check
Antonyms: Advance, Abet, Encourage, Actuate
Example: These measures are designed to stem the rise of violent crime.
Inimical (adjective)
Meaning: harmful to something. हानिकार; प्रतिकूल
Synonyms: Harmful, Injurious, Detrimental, Deleterious
Antonyms: Beneficial, Advantageous, Favourable, Constructive
Example: Cigarettes have a proven inimical effect on the nervous system.
Induce (verb)
Meaning: to cause something. उत्प्रेरित करना
Synonyms: Effect, Beget, Stimulate, Prompt
Antonyms: Impede, Deter, Restrict, Inhibit
Example: Music can induce a meditative state in the listener.
Laggard (noun)
Meaning: a slow and lazy person, organization, etc. सुस्त; धीमा
Synonyms: Sluggard, Straggler, Snail, Idler.
Antonyms: Swift, Expeditious, Brisk
Example: Staff were under enormous pressure and there was no time for laggards.
Congruent (adjective)
Meaning: In agreement or harmony. अनुकूल; संगत
Synonyms: Consistent, Consonant, Compatible, Corresponding
Antonyms: Conflicting, Differing, At Variance, Incongruous
Example: The rules may not be congruent with the requirements of the law.
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1. Synonym of Upsurge
2. Antonym of Stem
3. Synonym of Feat
4. Antonym of Dawn
5. Synonym of Laggard
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