10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Thriving (adjective)
Continuing to be successful, strong, healthy, etc. उन्नतिशील
Synonyms: Flourishing, Prospering, Bloomy, Progressing, Advancing
Antonyms: Falling, Dying, Declining, Languishing
Example: The archaeological excavation uncovered what was once a thriving church community.
Dastardly (adjective)
Wicked and cruel. अधर्मी
Synonyms: Sinful, Wrong, Immoral, Vile
Antonyms: Decent, Noble
Example: The debt recovery agency that carried out the dastardly deed is not expected to have its contract renewed.
Catapult (verb)
To throw someone or something with great force. फ़ेक देना
Synonyms: Throw, Hurl, Fling
Example: She was catapulted out of the car as it hit the wall.
Pejoratively (adverb)
In a way that expresses disapproval or criticism. निन्दात्मक ढंग से
Synonyms: Derogatorily, Critically, Negatively, Disapprovingly
Antonyms: Approvingly, Graciously, Favourably, Positively
Example: While the detective was supposed to be neutral, he described the suspect in a pejoratively.
Unabashedly (adverb)
Without embarrassment or shame. निस्संकोच पूर्वक
Synonyms: Shamelessly, Openly, Blatantly
Antonyms: Suavely, Secretly
Example: The film presents an unabashedly biased point of view.
Munificence (noun)
The quality or action of being extremely generous. दानशीलता
Synonyms: Generosity, Magnanimity, Open-handedness
Antonyms: Meanness, Selfishness
Example: We must be thankful for his munificence.
Largesse (noun)
Generosity in bestowing money or gifts upon others. दरियादिला
Synonyms: Magnanimity, Beneficence, Free-handedness, Bounty
Antonyms: Meanness, Stinginess
Example: You know the big lavish parties with corporate largesse paying a lot of money.
Vengeance (noun)
Punishment inflicted or retribution exacted for an injury or wrong. प्रतिशोध
Synonyms: Revenge, Retribution, Avengement, Requital
Antonyms: Clemency, Mercy, Pardon
Example: It is blatantly unethical to wreak vengeance upon innocent bystanders.
Volition (noun)
The faculty or power of using one's will. इच्छाशक्ति
Synonyms: Determination, Resolution, Willpower, Spine
Antonyms: Rejection, Refusal
Example: The decision had been made utterly without conscious thought or volition on her part.
Starkly (adverb)
In a way that is easy to see because it is very different. स्पष्ट रूप से
Synonyms: Clearly, Plainly, Bluntly
Antonyms: Dubiously, Vaguely, Indistinctly
Example: The lighthouse stood out starkly against the dark sky.
The editorial
Source: The Indian Express · 21 Mar 2022This 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 Largesse
2. Antonym of Unabashedly
3. Synonym of Vengeance
4. Antonym of Munificence
5. Synonym of Pejoratively
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