10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Anathema (noun)
Something or someone that one vehemently dislikes. अभिशप्त
Synonyms: Abhorrent, Hateful, Repugnant, Repellent
Antonyms: Blessing, Benediction
Example: It is an anathema to me to suggest that someone in their 60s is past their sell-by date.
Perusal (noun)
The action of reading or examining something. अध्ययन
Synonyms: Examination, Scanning, Scrutiny, Inspection
Antonyms: Negligence, Ignorance
Example: I continued my perusal of the instructions.
Languish (verb)
Lose or lack vitality. कमजोर होना
Synonyms: Wither, Weaken, Decline, Deteriorate
Antonyms: Thrive, Flourish, Prosper
Example: The share price languished at 102p.
Perversity (noun)
A deliberate desire to behave in an unreasonable or unacceptable way; प्रतिकूलता
Synonyms: Contrariness, Obduracy, Obstinacy
Example: The Commissioners ' error was not borne of dishonesty or perversity.
Outlandish (adjective)
Looking or sounding bizarre or unfamiliar. विचित्र
Synonyms: Strange, Peculiar, Odd, Unusual
Antonyms: Ordinary, Normal
Example: No matter how outlandish your idea is, it must be accepted if it holds up experimentally.
Shoddy (adjective)
Lacking moral principle. तुच्छ
Synonyms: Sordid, Immoral, Sinful, Wicked
Antonyms: Refined, Superior
Example: Rather an abuse of parliamentary privilege to achieve a cheap and shoddy pay back for his mates.
Cardinal (adjective)
Of the greatest importance. आधारभूत
Synonyms: Fundamental, Basic, Main, Leading
Antonyms: Unimportant, Insignificant
Example: This I regard as being a point of cardinal importance in the present case.
Redolent (adjective)
Strongly reminiscent or suggestive of. सूचक
Synonyms: Evocative, Suggestive, Reminiscent
Example: The description is so redolent of history as to be a constitutional precedent in itself.
Conscientious (adjective)
Wishing to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly. कर्तव्यनिष्ठ
Synonyms: Diligent, Punctilious, Assiduous, Industrious
Antonyms: Careless, Heedless, Thoughtless
Example: He is observant and conscientious and pays meticulous attention to details.
Impunity (noun)
Exemption from punishment or freedom from the injurious consequences of an action. दंडाभाव
Synonyms: Immunity, Exemption, Indemnity, Dispensation
Antonyms: Denial, Disfavour
Example: They continue to break the law with impunity.
The editorial
Source: The Times of India · 20 Jun 2021This editorial is for Prime members
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Synonyms and antonyms, the way exams ask them. Answers show as you tap.
1. Synonym of Perusal
2. Antonym of Conscientious
3. Synonym of Outlandish
4. Antonym of Languish
5. Synonym of Perversity
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