10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Polemical (adjective)
Of or involving strongly critical or disputatious writing or speech. विवादात्मक
Synonyms: Disputatious, Eristic, Acerbic, Venomous, Controversial
Antonyms: Undisputed, Uncontroversial, Peaceful, Irrefutable
Example: The polemical evolutionists are right about the truth of evolution.
Compendium (noun)
A collection of facts, drawings and photographs on a particular subject, especially in a book. सार-संग्रह
Synonyms: Collection, Compilation, Anthology, Digest
Example: This book is a compendium of information on plants that are useful to humans.
Starkly (adverb)
In a way that is easy to see because it is very different. स्पष्ट रूप से
Synonyms: Clearly, Plainly, Bluntly
Antonyms: Dubiously, Vaguely, Indistinctly
Example: The lighthouse stood out starkly against the dark sky.
Devious (adjective)
Behaving in a dishonest or indirect way, or tricking people, in order to get something. कपटपूर्ण
Synonyms: Underhand, Deceitful, Fraudulent, Dishonest
Antonyms: Artless, Honest, Sincere
Example: He got rich by devious means.
Enigma (noun)
A person or thing that is mysterious or difficult to understand. पहेली रहस्य
Synonyms: Mystery, Puzzle, Conundrum, Quandary
Example: Even after years he still remains an enigma to me.
Mundane (adjective)
Not interesting or exciting. साधारण
Synonyms: Humdrum, Boring, Dull, Tedious
Antonyms: Fantastic, Terrific, Marvelous, Amazing
Example: On a more mundane level, can we talk about the timetable for next week?
Overarching (adjective)
Comprehensive or all-embracing. व्यापक
Synonyms: Inclusive, Overall, Through-out, Complete
Example: The overarching principle at work is that everyone contributes to the common need.
Introspect (verb)
Examine one's own thoughts or feelings. आत्मविश्लेषण करना
Synonyms: Ponder, Think over, Contemplate
Antonyms: Ignore, Neglect, Disregard
Example: They must introspect more about the quality of their law enforcement work.
Paradigm (noun)
A typical example or pattern of something. मिसाल प्रतिमान
Synonyms: Specimen, Exemplar, Illustration, Prototype
Example: The war was a paradigm of the destructive side of human nature.
Elusive (adjective)
Difficult to find, catch, or achieve. हाथ न आनेवाला
Synonyms: Evasive, Cagey, Difficult to track down
Antonyms: Understandable, Definite
Example: Women walk miles on the blazing sands in search of an elusive pot of water.
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Source: The Hindu · 18 Sep 2020Today, as India confronts some of its biggest strategic challenges, there are deep insights that the Mahabharata can offer.
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1. Synonym of Overarching
2. Antonym of Mundane
3. Synonym of Compendium
4. Antonym of Starkly
5. Synonym of Polemical
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