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15 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning

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Grapple (verb)

To try hard to find a solution to a problem. खींचा तानी कर

Synonyms: Wrestle, Grip, Battle, Contend

Antonyms: Release, Avoid, Surrender, Dodge

Example: They grappled desperately for control of the weapon.

Orchestrate (verb)

To organize a complicated plan or event very carefully or secretly. प्रबंध

Synonyms: Arrange, Organize, Manage, Coordinate

Antonyms: Ignore, Disperse, Disorganize, Separate

Example: She orchestrated the entire event.

Competence (noun)

The ability to do something well. योग्यता

Synonyms: Capacity, Capability, Expertise, Talent

Antonyms: Inability, Incapability, Lack, Ignorance

Example: His competence as an economist had been reinforced by his successful fight against inflation.

Trickle (verb)

To flow, or to make something flow, slowly in a thin stream. बहना

Synonyms: Drip, Ooze, Flow, Seep

Antonyms: Flow, Pour, Gush, Flood

Example: We heard the trickle of water from the roof.

Besiege (verb)

To surround somebody/something in large numbers. घेर लेना

Synonyms: Surround, Harass, Encircle, Attack

Antonyms: Aid, Assist, Help, Defend

Example: The fortress was never captured by the enemy while besieged.

Stomp (verb)

To walk, dance, or move with heavy steps. क़दम

Synonyms: Tramp, Trudge, March, Step

Antonyms: Float, Slide, Drift, Glide

Example: He stomped angrily out of the room.

Amenable (adjective)

Easy to control. उत्तरदायी

Synonyms: Docile, Obedient, Responsive, Manageable

Antonyms: Stubborn, Unamenable, Intractable, Obstinate

Example: The children are generally amenable to our wishes.

ProtÃ©gÃ© (noun)

A young person who is helped in their career and personal development by a more experienced person. प्राप्तकर्ता

Synonyms: Protegee, Receiver, Recipient

Antonyms: Contender, Foe, Rival

Example: He was a protégé of the great composer.

Tussle (noun)

A short struggle, fight or argument especially in order to get something. (हाथापाई

Synonyms: Fight, Struggle, Brawl, Hassle

Antonyms: Agreement, Truce, Peace, Harmony

Example: The suspect was arrested after a tussle with a security guard.

Coup (noun)

The fact of achieving something that was difficult to do. उपलब्धि

Synonyms: Revolution, Achievement, Takeover, Overthrow

Antonyms: Failure, Nonachievement, Mess, Disaster

Example: The beginning was a great theatrical coup.

Compelling (adjective)

That makes you pay attention to it because it is so interesting and exciting. सम्मोहक

Synonyms: Irresistible, Persuasive, Convincing, Cogent

Antonyms: Elective, Optional, Discretional, Unconvincing

Example: The novel was so compelling that I couldn't put it down.

Wield (verb)

To hold something, ready to use it as a weapon or tool. फिराना

Synonyms: Handle, Exercise, Operate, Control

Antonyms: Neglect, Misuse, Ignore, Conceal

Example: The man was wielding a gun.

Reliance (noun)

The state of needing somebody/something in order to survive, be successful, etc. विश्वास

Synonyms: Trust, Dependence, Belief, Assurance

Antonyms: Independence, Doubt, Distrust, Disbelief

Example: The region's reliance on tourism is unwise.

Dispensation (noun)

The act or process of providing something, especially by somebody in authority. विशेषानुमति

Synonyms: Allocation, Distribution, Allotment, Disbursement

Antonyms: Disorganisation, Disfavor, Denial

Example: The priest asked for dispensation from his vows.

Reinstate (verb)

To return something to its previous position or status. बहाल करना

Synonyms: Restore, Reestablish, Replace, Renew

Antonyms: Destroy, Fire, Let go, Kill

Example: After his name was cleared, he was reinstated as committee chairperson.

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Source: The Hindu · 16 Nov 2022

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1. Synonym of Competence

2. Antonym of Compelling

3. Synonym of Dispensation

4. Antonym of Stomp

5. Synonym of Amenable

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