10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Connote (verb)
Meaning: (of a word) To suggest a feeling, an idea, etc. भाव बतलाना, अर्थ सूचित करना
Synonyms: Suggest, Imply, Indicate, Signify, Denotes
Example: The term ‘modern science’ usually connotes a complete openness to empirical testing.
Dwell on (verb)
Meaning: To think or talk a lot about something. विचार करना
Synonyms: Think About, Linger On, Mull Over, Brood, Ponder
Antonyms: Forget, Ignore, Dismiss, Push Aside, Brush Aside
Example: I've got better things to do than dwell on the past.
Kindred (adjective)
Meaning: Very similar; related. एकसा
Synonyms: Similar, Akin, Alike, Analogous
Antonyms: Different, Opposite, Disparate, Distinct
Example: He found kindred spirits (people who like the same things as you) in the peace movement.
Foreground (verb)
Meaning: Make (something) the most prominent or important feature. किसी चीज को महत्व देना
Synonyms: Focus Attention on, Bring Attention to, Point Up, Play Up
Antonyms: Undervalue, Play Down, Underrate
Example: The play foregrounds the relationship between father and daughter.
Rectitude (noun)
Meaning: The quality of thinking or behaving in a correct and honest way. खरापन
Synonyms: Righteousness, Uprightness, Integrity, Probity
Antonyms: Dishonesty, Immorality, Iniquity, Depravity
Example: Never turn aside from the path of rectitude.
Conducive (adjective)
Meaning: Making a certain situation or outcome likely or possible. सहायक
Synonyms: Helpful, Advantageous, Contributory, Encouraging
Antonyms: Unfavourable, Adverse, Hindering
Example: The soft lights and music were conducive to a relaxed atmosphere.
Dovetail (verb)
Meaning: If two things dovetail or if one thing dovetails with another, they fit together well. मेल खाना
Synonyms: Fit Together, Concur, Be in Agreement, Be in Tune, Tally, Conform
Antonyms: Mismatch, Differ, Clash, Contradict
Example: My plans dovetailed nicely with hers.
Claptrap (noun)
Meaning: Stupid talk that has no value. बकवाद
Synonyms: Nonsense, Balderdash, Gibberish, Rubbish
Antonyms: Wisdom, Sapience, Sense, Logic, Rationality
Example: The whole plan is utter claptrap and wastes time.
Trump (verb)
Meaning: To beat something that somebody says or does by saying or doing something even better. पछाड़ देना
Synonyms: Surpass, Outdo, Upstage, Outperform
Antonyms: Fall Behind, Lag Behind, Underperform, Lose
Example: Their bid to take over the company was trumped by a US private equity firm.
Rapt (adjective)
Meaning: So interested in one particular thing that you are not aware of anything else. मोहित
Synonyms: Fascinated, Spellbound, Captivated, Mesmerized, Bewitched
Antonyms: Disinterested, Bored
Example: She listened to the speaker with rapt attention.
The editorial
Source: The Times of India · 9 Jan 2020Youth are the future and naturally they should have a say in it.
The first two generations born after World War II are largely holding fort in governments everywhere. These leaders may believe they have spurred economic growth, avoided costly wars and upheld national interests but young people are immensely discontented. Against their worries about climate change, rising education expenses and shrinking job avenues they get xenophobic political responses. Immigration is demonised, trade ties are breaking, and dissent is being met with authoritarianism. This wide global arc of populist nationalism vs youth protests has touched India too and testing times beckon.
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1. Synonym of Foreground
2. Antonym of Rapt
3. Synonym of Dovetail
4. Synonym of Connote
5. Synonym of Kindred
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