10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Annihilation (noun)
Complete destruction or obliteration. विनाश
Synonyms: Destruction, Decimation, Wiping Out, Eradication, Demolition, Extermination
Antonyms: Protection, Shield, Preservation, Guard
Example: She has the power of annihilation and destruction.
Aberration (noun)
A fact, an action or a way of behaving that is not usual, and that may be unacceptable. असामान्य
Synonyms: Anomaly, Abnormality, Irregularity
Antonyms: Normality, Regularity, Routine
Example: A childless woman was regarded as an aberration, almost a social outcast.
Scepticism (noun)
An attitude of doubting that claims or statements are true or that something will happen. संदेहवाद
Synonyms: Dubiousness, Doubtfulness, Disbelief
Antonyms: Belief, Sureness
Example: Other scientists have expressed scepticism about these results.
Frenzied (adjective)
Wildly excited or uncontrolled. अत्यंत क्रोधपूर्ण
Synonyms: Wild, Frenetic, Hyperactive, Intense
Antonyms: Calm, Peaceful, Composed
Example: It was only the start of a day of frenzied police activity across London.
Spearhead (verb)
Lead an attack against somebody/something. नेतृत्व करना
Synonyms: Lead, Head, Be the driving force behind
Antonyms: Stop, Finish, End
Example: He's spearheading a campaign to reduce the number of accidents at work.
Formidable (adjective)
Inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable. भयभीतकरनेवाला
Synonyms: Intimidating, Redoubtable, Foreboding
Antonyms: Tender, Mild, Gentle
Example: The first game after the enforced break was a tough encounter against formidable opponents.
Nuanced (adjective)
Characterized by subtle shades of meaning or expression. सूक्ष्म भेद युक्त
Synonyms: Refined, Delicate, Airy
Antonyms: Rough, Coarse
Example: Most of our decisions are highly nuanced, very few are clearly black or white.
Override (verb)
Be more important than. से अधिक महत्वपूर्ण होना
Synonyms: Outweigh, Supersede, Take precedence over, Take priority over
Example: Considerations of safety override all other concerns.
Indomitable (adjective)
Impossible to subdue or defeat. अजय
Synonyms: Invincible, Unconquerable, Unbeatable
Antonyms: Surmountable, Yielding
Example: She is a woman with an indomitable spirit and unshakeable views
Subservience (noun)
Willingness to obey others unquestioningly. दासता
Synonyms: Servility, Obedience, Subjection
Example: He demonstrated his complete subservience to his masters.
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Source: The Hindu · 20 Apr 2021This editorial is for Prime members
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1. Synonym of Nuanced
2. Antonym of Formidable
3. Synonym of Annihilation
4. Synonym of Override
5. Synonym of Subservience
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