10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Hubris (noun)
Excessive pride or self-confidence. घमंड
Synonyms: Arrogance, Vanity, Hauteur, Pomposity
Antonyms: Modesty, Decency, Simplicity, Meekness
Example: I should have known that such hubris would rebound.
Oust (verb)
To force somebody out of a job or position of power, especially in order to take their place. निकालदेना
Synonyms: Drive out, Expel, Throw out, Depose, Kick out
Antonyms: Appoint, Hold, Take In, Place
Example: She is a strong supporter of the recently ousted president.
Salvage (verb)
Retrieve or preserve (something) from potential loss or adverse circumstances. नुक़सान होने से बचाना
Synonyms: Retain, Preserve, Conserve
Antonyms: Harm, Lose
Example: In the last minute of injury time Ireland closed a one-goal deficit with Germany to salvage a draw.
Bankroll (verb)
Support (a person, organization, or project) financially. प्रायोजित करना
Synonyms: Sponsor, Insure, Provide security for, Fund
Antonyms: Disapprove, Defund
Example: The extent to which the US would help bankroll this option is unclear.
Ignominy (noun)
Public shame or disgrace. बदनामी
Synonyms: Shame, Humiliation, Embarrassment
Antonyms: Honour, Esteem, Admiration
Example: The final ignominy for United happened just a minute later.
Fascinating (adjective)
Extremely interesting. आकर्षक
Synonyms: Engrossing, Captivating, Enthralling, Absorbing
Antonyms: Boring, Uninteresting
Example: It is a fascinating book, every chapter filled with incident and surprise.
Topple (verb)
To make somebody lose their position of power or authority. पद को खोना
Synonyms: Overthrow, Dethrone, Oust, Bring down
Example: Disagreement had threatened to topple the government.
Grapple (verb)
Struggle to deal with or overcome (a difficulty or challenge). सामना करना
Synonyms: Tackle, Confront, Face, Attend to
Antonyms: Fail, Hold, Surrender
Example: Passers-by grappled with the man after the attack.
Morass (noun)
A complicated or confused situation. अव्यवस्था
Synonyms: Confusion, Chaos, Muddle
Antonyms: Order
Example: She would become lost in a morass of lies and explanations.
Hinterland (noun)
The remote areas of a country away from the coast or the banks of major rivers. आंतरिक इलाके
Synonyms: Backwoods, Boondocks, The wilds
Antonyms: Metropolis, Civilization, Heartland
Example: The hinterland is jungle and has very few roads.
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Source: English Expressions and Sentences · 17 Jun 2021• Sure. I’ll come. • Yes, Sunday is fine. • Friday would be perfect. • I’ll be there at that time.
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1. Synonym of Topple
2. Antonym of Fascinating
3. Synonym of Hinterland
4. Antonym of Salvage
5. Synonym of Hubris
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