10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Confound (verb)
To confuse and very much surprise someone, so that they are unable to explain or deal with a situation. उलझन में डालना, हक्का-बक्का करना
Synonyms: Nonplus, Discombobulate, Stupefy, Flabbergast
Antonyms: Explicate, Clarify, Enlighten
Example: An elderly man has confounded doctors by recovering after he was officially declared dead.
Dastardly (adjective )
Evil and cruel. नीचतापूर्ण, कायर
Synonyms: Iniquitous, Diabolical, Nefarious, Reprehensible
Antonyms: Noble, Praiseworthy, Gallant, Valorous
Example: The villain in a fairy tale is almost always dastardly.
In the offing (idioms)
Likely to happen or appear soon. शीघ्र ही होनेवाला
Synonyms: Imminent, Impending, Looming, Forthcoming
Antonyms: Improbable, Distant, Unlikely, Escapable
Example: Jan was delighted that exams were finished and graduation was in the offing.
Impetus (noun)
Something that makes a process or activity happen or happen more quickly. प्रोत्साहन , प्रेरणा
Synonyms: Incitement, Motivation, Incentive, Stimulus
Antonyms: Hindrance, Blockage, Deterrent
Example: The reward money should be sufficient impetus for someone to come forward with information about the robbery.
Few and far between (idioms)
Rare or seldom-seen. बहुत कम दिखने वाला
Synonyms: Sporadic, Scarce, Infrequent, Intermittent
Antonyms: Daily, Regular, Frequent
Example: Warm days have been few and far between this winter.
Retribution (adjective)
The act or an instance of responding to an injury with an injury. प्रतिकार, बदला
Synonyms: Reprisal, Requital, Retaliation, Vengeance
Antonyms: Leniency, Lenity, Mercy, Clemency
Example: People are seeking retribution for the latest terrorist outrage.
Robust (adjective)
Strong and healthy. तगड़ा, हट्टा कट्टा
Synonyms: Brawny, Sturdy, Sinewy, Powerful, Potent
Antonyms: Feeble, Frail, Emaciated
Example: The skinny boy started a weightlifting program so he could become robust and defend himself against bullies.
Leverage (noun)
Ability to influence situations or people so that you can control what happens. प्रभावन क्षमता
Synonyms: Clout, Control, Domination, Influence
Antonyms: Helplessness, Impotence, Weakness
Example: Because of the gasoline shortage, the fuel suppliers have a great deal of leverage in the pricing war.
Vilify (verb)
Speak or write about in an abusively disparaging manner. गाली देना, बदनाम करना
Synonyms: Pillory, Lambaste, Calumniate, Asperse
Antonyms: Revere, Venerate, Exalt
Example: She was vilified by the press because of her conservative views.
Covert (adjective)
Secret or hidden. छिपा हुआ, गुप्त
Synonyms: Surreptitious, Clandestine, Undercover, Furtive
Antonyms: Obvious, Visible, Exposed, Manifest
Example: The spy went to great lengths to make sure his enemies would not discover his covert plans.
The editorial
Source: The Times of India · 19 Feb 2019New Delhi-Riyadh security cooperation should be enhanced to counter terror.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s (MBS) visit to India starting today comes at a crucial juncture. True, MBS will be flying to India after Pakistan where he has already inked deals worth $20 billion. Coming against the backdrop of the recent Pulwama terror attack where a suicide bomber affiliated to the Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Muhammed terror group hit a CRPF convoy killing 40 jawans, the Saudi-Pakistani relationship may be uncomfortable for New Delhi at this point. However, it is important to remember that the India-Saudi Arabia relationship too has grown in recent years to the advantage of both nations. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Riyadh in 2016 gave a fillip to security and economic ties with the Islamic kingdom.
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1. Synonym of Leverage
2. Antonym of Robust
3. Synonym of Confound
4. Antonym of Few and far between
5. Synonym of Covert
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