15 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Brink (noun)
When you are almost in a very new, dangerous or exciting situation. कगार
Synonyms: Verge, Edge, Margin, Border
Antonyms: Middle, Center, Inside, In between
Example: Scientists are on the brink of making a major new discovery.
Distort (verb)
To change the shape, appearance or sound of something so that it is strange or not clear. विकृत करना
Synonyms: Twist, Wrap, Deform, Bend
Antonyms: Straighten, Untwist, Nicely Shaped
Example: The loudspeaker seemed to distort his voice.
Obligation (noun)
The state of being forced to do something because it is your duty. कर्तव्य
Synonyms: Commitment, Liability, Duty, Necessity
Antonyms: Irresponsibility, Disbelief, Disagreement, Freedom
Example: You are under no obligation to buy anything.
Procurement (noun)
The process of obtaining supplies of something, especially for a government or an organization. प्राप्ति
Synonyms: Acquisition, Acquirement, Attainment, Appropriation
Antonyms: Loss, Dispossession, Deprivation, Sacrifice
Example: She has responsibility for the procurement of equipment in the company.
Devastated (adjective)
Extremely upset and shocked. सदमाग्रस्त
Synonyms: Shattered, Discouraged, Overwhelmed, Depressed, Sad
Antonyms: Comforted, Unbroken, Mend, Aid, Assist
Example: His family is absolutely devastated.
Lacuna (noun)
An unfilled space. रिक्ति
Synonyms: Gap, Interval, Hole, Spaces, Void
Antonyms: Continuation, Closure, Juncture
Example: The journal has filled a lacuna in Middle Eastern studies.
Berate (verb)
To criticize or speak angrily to somebody because you do not approve of something they have done. धमकाना
Synonyms: Scold, Chide, Rebuke, Reprimand, Upbraid
Antonyms: Praise, Compliment, Laud, Applaud
Example: She berated herself for being a bad mother.
Elitism (noun)
A way of organizing a system, society, etc. so that only a few people have power or influence. आभिजात्य
Synonyms: Exclusiveness, Selectiveness, Superiority, Royalism
Antonyms: Democrats, Humbleness, Egoless, Egalitarian
Example: Many people believe that private education encourages elitism.
Redress (verb)
To correct something that is unfair or wrong. सुधारना
Synonyms: Correct, Remedy, Right, Amend, Mend
Antonyms: Worsen, Harm, Destroy, Break, Damage
Example: This is an opportunity for us to redress the mistakes made by the international community.
Grievance (noun)
A reason for complaining. शिकायत
Synonyms: Complain, Grudge, Objection, Grouse
Antonyms: Praise, Compliment, Happiness, Joy
Example: It is an opportunity for them to discuss their grievances.
Warlords (noun)
A supreme military leader. सेनापति
Synonyms: Commander, Warrior, Champion, General
Antonyms: Peacemaker, Soldier, Follower
Example: The Taliban in the home of Afghan warlord will be defeated.
Pullout (noun)
A withdrawal. हटना
Synonyms: Withdrawal, Fallback, Retirement, Disengagement
Antonyms: Advancement, Introduction, Beginning, Commencement
Example: The peace plan was based on a pullout from the occupied territory.
Dreaded (adjective)
Terrible and greatly feared. आशंकित
Synonyms: Terrible, Awful, Horrific, Fearsome
Antonyms: Welcomed, Calmed, Peaceful, Wanted
Example: The dreaded moment had finally arrived.
Credence (noun)
Belief in something as true. विश्वास
Synonyms: Faith, Credit, Trust, Belief, Assurance
Antonyms: Disbelief, Distrust, Doubt, Faithlessness
Example: They could give no credence to the findings of the survey.
Setback (noun)
A difficulty or problem that delays or prevents something. बाधा
Synonyms: Difficulty, Obstacle, Hitch, Misfortune
Antonyms: Achievement, Blessing, Assistance, Advantage
Example: The team suffered a major setback when their best player was injured.
The editorial
Source: The Times of India · 4 Aug 2022NEW DELHI: As PM Narendra Modi hosted Maldivian President Ibrahim Solih Tuesday, the two countries reiterated their assurance to be mindful of each other’s security concerns and, according to a joint statement, to not allow their respective territories to be used for any activity inimical to the other. This is important in the context of efforts by China to increase its footprints in the region despite recent setbacks, most notably in the neighbouring Sri Lanka with the departure of the Rajapaksas.
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1. Synonym of Distort
2. Antonym of Lacuna
3. Synonym of Brink
4. Antonym of Devastated
5. Synonym of Berate
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