10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Reprimand (noun)
Meaning- A formal expression of disapproval. धिक्कार
Synonyms: Castigation, Upbraiding, Admonition, Reproach
Antonyms: Commendation, Praise, Applause
Example: He received a severe reprimand for his behaviour.
Gluttony (noun)
Meaning- Habitual greed or excess in eating. लोलुपता
Synonyms: Greediness, Voracity, Rapacity
Antonyms: Abstinence, Moderation, Chastity
Example: No animal should suffer or die for human arrogance, greed, vanity or gluttony.
Disembowel (verb)
Meaning- Cut open and remove the internal organs of. आंते निकालना
Synonyms: Eviscerate, Gut, Extract
Example: The dinosaur used its claw to disembowel prey.
Callous (adjective)
Meaning- Not caring about other people’s feelings, pain or problems. कठोर
Synonyms: Cruel, Unfeeling, Heartless, Ruthless
Antonyms: Sympathetic, Compassionate, Merciful
Example: His callous comments about the murder made me shiver.
Sanctity (noun)
Meaning- The state or quality of being holy, sacred, or saintly. निर्मलता
Synonyms: Righteousness, Purity, Goodness, Virtue
Antonyms: Profanity, Wickedness, Sanctimony
Example: Abydos was a place of sanctity for the ancient Egyptians.
Ember (noun)
Meaning- A piece of wood or coal that is not burning but is still red and hot after a fire has died. अंगार
Synonyms: Glowing coal, smoldering remains, live coal
Example: Only the embers of the bonfire remained.
Insentient (adjective)
Meaning- Incapable of feeling or understanding things. निष्प्राण
Synonyms: Inanimate, Senseless, Lifeless, Inert
Antonyms: Sentient, Animate, Sapient
Example: It's arrogant to presume animals to be insentient.
Propensity (noun)
Meaning- An inclination or natural tendency to behave in a particular way. झुकाव रुचि
Synonyms: Tendency, Inclination, Proclivity
Antonyms: Aversion, Dislike, Disinclination
Example: There is an increased propensity for people to live alone.
Indefatigable (adjective)
Meaning- Never giving up or getting tired of doing something. अथक
Synonyms: Tireless, Unwearied, Unflagging
Antonyms: Tired, Lethargic, Fatigued
Example: She was indefatigable in her search for the truth.
Pillory (verb)
Meaning - To criticize somebody strongly in public. निंदा करना
Synonyms: Attack, Criticize, Condemn, Denigrate
Antonyms: Kudos, Accolade, Admiration
Example: He was regularly pilloried by the press for his radical ideas.
The editorial
Source: The Times of India · 21 Jun 2020Masks are the signature accessory this season. Leaving aside some irresponsible refuseniks, most people make an attempt to shield each other from harm. Civic space has changed utterly. A whole subterranean realm of reading each other’s expressions, being polite to strangers, acknowledging their presence, is no longer possible. When faces are half hidden, our friendly humanity doesn’t show through. A covered mouth hides a range of expressions. Now, we are just floating pairs of eyes.
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1. Synonym of Insentient
2. Synonym of Disembowel
3. Synonym of Reprimand
4. Antonym of Pillory
5. Synonym of Gluttony
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