10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Lore (noun)
A body of traditions and knowledge on a subject or held by a particular group, typically passed from person to person by word of mouth. कहावत, पौराणिक बाते
Synonyms: Folklore, Myths, Beliefs, Sayings
Antonyms: Truth, Reality
Example: Romanians have a variety of traditions and lore dating back to antiquity.
Melee (noun)
A confused fight or scuffle. लड़ाई
Synonyms: Tumult, Rumpus, Commotion, Disturbance
Antonyms: Peace, Harmony
Example: Several people were hurt in the melee.
Jostle (verb)
To compete strongly and with force for something. मुकाबला करना
Synonyms: Struggle, Scramble, Vie
Antonyms: Abandon, Give up
Example: People in the crowd were jostling for the best positions.
Nascent (adjective)
(especially of a process or organization) just coming into existence and beginning to display signs of future potential. आरम्भ होता हुआ
Synonyms: Emerging, Beginning, Coming out, Dawning
Antonyms: Fading, Dwindling, Declining
Example: Indian book retailing is also a relatively nascent industry.
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.
Bellicose (adjective)
Having or showing a desire to argue or fight. झगड़ालू
Synonyms: Belligerent, Aggressive, Warlike, Pugnacious
Antonyms: Pacific, Calm, Genial
Example: The tone of his speech was bellicose and threatening.
Guile (noun)
Sly or cunning intelligence. धोखा
Synonyms: Wiliness, Slyness, Craftiness, Artfulness
Antonyms: Honesty, Sincerity, Artlessness
Example: He used all his guile and guts to free himself from the muddle he was in.
Embark (verb)
Begin (a course of action). आरंभ करना
Synonyms: Begin, Start, Commence, Initiate
Antonyms: Disembark, Finish, End, Stop
Example: She embarked on a new career.
Surmise (verb)
Suppose that something is true without having evidence to confirm it. अनुमान करना
Synonyms: Guess, Conjecture, Speculate
Antonyms: Disbelief, Prove
Example: It is difficult to surmise where she might have been staying.
Forestall (verb)
Prevent or obstruct (an anticipated event or action) by taking advance action. पहले से निवारण करना
Synonyms: Prevent, Avert, Preclude, Thwart
Antonyms: Allow, Encourage, Assist
Example: Any plans for a peaceful settlement were forestalled by the intervention of the army.
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1. Synonym of Nascent
2. Antonym of Guile
3. Synonym of Flank
4. Antonym of Lore
5. Synonym of Surmise
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