10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Denigrate (verb)
Meaning: criticize unfairly. बदनाम करना
Synonyms: Disparage, Belittle, Diminish, Deprecate, Vilify
Antonyms: Extol, Eulogize, Exalt, Commend
Example: It was unkind to denigrate his achievement.
Prominently (adverb)
Meaning: so as to catch the attention. विशिष्टता से, सुस्पष्टता से
Synonyms: Conspicuously, Blatantly, Flagrantly, Glaringly, Obviously
Antonyms: Vaguely, Unremarkably, Subtly
Example: The photographs were prominently displayed on her desk.
Exemption (noun)
Meaning: the action of freeing or state of being free from an obligation or liability imposed on others. छूट, मुक्ति
Synonyms: Immunity, Exclusion, Absolution, Indemnity, Discharge
Antonyms: Obligation, Liability, Accountability, Onus
Example: She was given exemption from the final examination.
Emanate (verb)
Meaning: (of something abstract but perceptible) issue or spread out from (a source) उत्पन्न होना
Synonyms: Originate, Emerge, Stem, Derive
Antonyms: Withdraw, Absorb, Terminate
Example: These volcanoes emanate certain poisonous gases.
Tamely (adverb)
Meaning: In a tame or docile manner. दब्बूपन से, मृदुलता से
Synonyms: Docilely, Meekly, Compliantly, Obediently, Gently
Antonyms: Rebelliously, Insubordinately, Defiantly, Recalcitrantly
Example: She's not likely to stand by and tamely accept defeat.
Tout (verb)
Meaning: attempt to persuade people of the merits of; to make much of. प्रचारित करना
Synonyms: Promote, Ballyhoo, Hype, Commend, Publicize
Antonyms: Understate, Devalue, Belittle, Slam
Example: She's being touted as the next leader of the party.
Curtailment (noun)
Meaning: the action or fact of reducing or restricting something. कटौती
Synonyms: Curbing, Restriction, Retrenchment, Cutback, Shrinkage
Antonyms: Increase, Expansion, Extension, Rise
Example: We believe also in protest against the curtailment of our civil rights.
Lackey (noun)
Meaning: a person who is obsequiously willing to obey or serve another person. दास, अनुचर
Synonyms: Toady, Minion, Sycophant, Flunky, Doormat
Antonyms: Master, Leader, Kingpin, Helmsman
Example: He denied that he was the lackey of the Chief Secretary to the Treasury.
Impervious (adjective)
Meaning: unable to be affected by. अवेध्य, प्रबल
Synonyms: Unreceptive, Obdurate, Adamant, Unwavering, Unyielding
Antonyms: Responsive, Negotiable, Penetrable, Malleable, Pliable
Example: He was completely impervious to criticism.
Overlook (verb)
Meaning: ignore or disregard (something). अनदेखी करना
Synonyms: Omit, Neglect, Skip, Excuse
Antonyms: Regard, Notice, Heed, Observe
Example: It is easy to overlook a small detail like that.
The editorial
Source: The Economic Times · 5 Jun 2019India has among the world’s highest levels of air pollution. More than 75% of cities and towns monitored for air pollution fail to meet the national standards for air quality. Poor air quality harms much more than people’s health. It affects cognitive abilities, particularly of children. It lowers productivity. All of which has serious implications for the economy. Air pollution is a national crisis. India would do well to remind itself of this grim reality today, World Environment Day, focusing on air pollution.
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1. Synonym of Emanate
2. Antonym of Tout
3. Synonym of Impervious
4. Antonym of Denigrate
5. Synonym of Prominently
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