10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Titular (adjective)
Holding or constituting a purely formal position or title without any real authority. नाममात्र का
Synonyms: Nominal, Official, Ceremonial
Example: The queen is titular head of the Church of England.
Exalted (adjective)
(of a person or their rank or status) at a high or powerful level. उत्कृष्ट
Synonyms: High-ranking, Elevated, Venerable, Esteemed
Antonyms: Unimportant, Insignificant
Example: These exalted personages never seem to tire of a joke however often it is repeated.
Graft (verb)
Combine or integrate (an idea, system, etc.) with another, typically in a way considered inappropriate. जोड़ना
Synonyms: Add, Join, Fasten
Antonyms: Separate, Divide
Example: Old values have been grafted on to a new economic class.
Yearn (verb)
Have an intense feeling of longing for something, typically something that one has lost or been separated from. निराशा
Synonyms: Pine, Crave, Desire, Want
Antonyms: Hate, Dislike
Example: The country is yearning for clean and honest leadership.
Disenchantment (noun)
A feeling of disappointment about someone or something you previously respected or admired. निश्चयपूर्वक कहना
Synonyms: Disillusionment, Discontent, Discouragement, Regret
Antonyms: Blessing, Triumph, Attainment, pleasure
Example: There’s growing disenchantment with the Government.
Predicate (verb)
Declare or affirm (something) as true or existing; postulate or assert. कष्ट देना
Synonyms: Propose, Put forward, Pose, Propound
Antonyms: Deny, Negate, Refute
Example: Every succeeding question was predicated in the assumption that you had answered ‘yes’ to the first question.
Gnaw (verb)
Cause persistent distress or anxiety. फँसाना
Synonyms: Nag, Torture, Trouble
Antonyms: Please, Comfort, Soothe
Example: Doubts about his work and writing gnawed at him.
Ensnare (verb)
Catch in or as in a trap. उल्लास
Synonyms: Capture, Entangle, Entrap
Antonyms: Liberate, Free
Example: They were ensnared in city centre traffic.
Exuberance (noun)
The quality of being full of energy, excitement, and cheerfulness; ebullience. जोटलनसके
Synonyms: Cheerfulness, Jauntiness, Buoyancy, Joy
Antonyms: Dullness, Depression
Example: There is no exuberance or shouts of joy in any of these photographs.
Inevitable (adjective)
That you cannot avoid or prevent. स्वयं की ओर आकर्षित करना
Synonyms: Unavoidable, Certain, Sure, Unpreventable, Bound To Happen
Antonyms: Evitable, Uncertain, Avoidable, Unsure
Example: The ketchup has to be there on every table.
The editorial
Source: The Times of India · 6 Jan 2021This editorial is for Prime members
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1. Synonym of Exuberance
2. Antonym of Ensnare
3. Synonym of Yearn
4. Synonym of Titular
5. Synonym of Exalted
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