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15 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning

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Jurists (noun)

a person who is an expert in law न्यायविद

Synonyms: Lawyers, attorneys, barristers, counsel

Antonyms: apprentice, Trainee, learner, prosecutor

Example: However, even American jurists are rejecting that view.

Bilateral (adjective)

involving two groups of people or two countries द्विपक्षीय

Synonyms: Two-Sided, Mutual, Dual, Binary

Antonyms: One-Sided, Unrequited, Unilateral, Multilateral

Example: Other bilateral partners are also engaged.

Sustainable (adjective)

involving the use of natural products and energy in a way that does not harm the environment संपोषणीय

Synonyms: Supportable, Tenable, Viable, Endurable

Antonyms: Unsustainable, Non-Sustainable, Unstable, Astatic

Example: It is the only sustainable way forward.

Autarkic (adjective)

having complete power निरंकुश

Synonyms: Self-Sufficient, Autarkical, Autarchic, Independent

Antonyms: Dependent, Associated, Associated Closely, Associated With

Example: He was also aloof, Autarkic and lacking in managerial skills.

Schadenfreude (noun)

a feeling of pleasure at the bad things that happen to other people शेडेनफ्रूड

Synonyms: Gloat, Epicaricacy, Gloating, Malevolence

Antonyms: Pure Joy, Sincere Delight, Sincere Joy, Unpretentious Pleasure

Example: Allow me to savour this moment of Schadenfreude.

Hegemonic (adjective)

showing control by one country, organization, etc. over other countries, etc. within a particular group आधिपत्य

Synonyms: Dominant, main, primary, chief

Antonyms: Ancillary, auxiliary, frivolous, inconsequential

Example: Yet this articulation in a hegemonic discourse is not all.

Robust (adjective)

strong; able to survive being used a lot and not likely to break. मजबूत

Synonyms: Strong, powerful, vigorous, sturdy

Antonyms: Weak, feeble, frail, delicate

Example: Africa needs robust people-centred health-care systems.

Turbulence (noun)

a situation in which there is a lot of sudden change, trouble, argument and sometimes violence अशांति

Synonyms: Turmoil, Commotion, Tumult, Upheaval

Antonyms: Calm, Calmness, Composure, Peace

Example: Higher numbers produce faster turbulence in the pattern.

Ambience (noun)

the character and atmosphere of a place माहौल

Synonyms: Atmosphere, Environment, Climate, Mood

Antonyms: Terrain, Absence, Apathy, Calm

Example: We create the proper ambience during the whole day.

Formidable (adjective)

you feel fear and/or respect for them, because they are impressive or powerful दुर्जेय

Synonyms: Mighty, terrific, tremendous, strong

Antonyms: Weak, feeble, harmless, easy

Example: All reformations seem formidable before they are attempted.

Distinguish (verb)

to recognize the difference between two people or things पहचानना

Synonyms: Differentiate, identify, discern, recognize

Antonyms: Confuse, confound, mix, disregard

Example: Few people can distinguish the genuinely good from the reverse.

Counterparts (noun)

a person or thing that has the same position or function as somebody/something else in a different place or situation समकक्षों

Synonyms: Colleagues, doubles, complements, correspondents

Antonyms: Opposites, antagonist, antipodal, antipodean

Example: Cooperation from Iraqi counterparts was satisfactory.

Nuance (noun)

a very slight difference in meaning, sound, colour or somebody’s feelings that is not usually very obvious बारीकी

Synonyms: Shade, subtlety, nicety, refinement

Antonyms: Agreement, blatancy, directness, fact

Example: I would like just to introduce a nuance to this.

Litany (noun)

a long boring account of a series of events, reasons, etc. स्तुति-माला

Synonyms: Invocation, supplication, orison, petition

Antonyms: Answer, appropriate response, bid, challenge

Example: In case you have your usual litany of irritating notes.

Hazy (adjective)

not clear because of haze धुंधला

Synonyms: Vague, unclear, fuzzy, blurred

Antonyms: Clear, sunny, clean, cloudless

Example: Everything became extremely hazy as tears clouded her vision.

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Source: The Hindu · 8 Sep 2022

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1. Synonym of Hazy

2. Antonym of Ambience

3. Synonym of Autarkic

4. Antonym of Litany

5. Synonym of Formidable

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