10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Spree (noun)
A spell or sustained period of unrestrained activity of a particular kind. दौरा
Synonyms: Orgy, Unrestrained about
Example: The tabloid wants evidence of who's behind the crime spree.
Flutter (noun)
A state or sensation of tremulous excitement. फड़फड़ाहट
Synonyms: Tremor, Surge, Flash, Rush
Example: The incidents have caused flutters across India.
Ragtag (adjective)
Untidy, disorganized, or incongruously varied in character. जीर्ण-शीर्ण
Synonyms: Riffraff, Tattered, Shabby
Example: Our little ragtag bunch of kids made my friend's party a success by creating a fun experience.
Disgruntled (adjective)
Angry or dissatisfied. असन्तुष्ट क्रोधी
Synonyms: Dissatisfied, Displeased, Annoyed, Irritated
Antonyms: Contented, Pleased, Satisfied
Example: Judges receive letters from disgruntled members of the public.
Squarely (adverb)
Directly or exactly; without doubt. सीधे
Synonyms: Precisely, Exactly, Directly, Just, Straight
Antonyms: Indirectly, Incidentally, Secondarily
Example: The party puts its support squarely behind the minister.
Flank (noun)
The side of a large object or structure. किनारा
Synonyms: Edge, Verge, Brink, Border
Antonyms: Midway, Interior, Centre
Example: The sun lit up the western flank of the hill.
Hamstring (verb)
Severely restrict the efficiency or effectiveness of. अशक्त हो जाना
Synonyms: Constrain, Restrict, Shackle
Antonyms: Strengthen, Promote, Assist
Example: We were hamstrung by a total lack of knowledge.
Burnish (verb)
Enhance or perfect (something such as a reputation or a skill). बढ़ानाचमकाना
Synonyms: Furbish, Restore, Boost
Antonyms: Reduce, Lower, Worsen
Example: A man who took advantage of any opportunity to burnish his image.
Flail (verb)
Struggle uselessly. छटपटाना
Synonyms: Flounder, Struggle, Thrash
Example: - I was flailing about in the water.
Parlance (noun)
A particular way of using words or expressing yourself. बोल-चाल
Synonyms: Expression, Idiomatic Expression, Jargon, Speech
Antonyms: Listening, Hearing, Attentive
Example: The word ‘modem’ entered common parlance in the 1990s.
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Source: The Pioneer News · 4 Dec 2021Online classes would enhance the quality of education and will likely become mainstream.
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1. Synonym of Burnish
2. Antonym of Squarely
3. Synonym of Flail
4. Antonym of Disgruntled
5. Synonym of Flutter
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