10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Acutely (adverb)
(with reference to something unpleasant or unwelcome) intensely. तीव्रता से
Synonyms: Extremely, Severely, Sharply
Antonyms: Slightly, Chronically
Example: The whole situation was acutely embarrassing.
Magnitude (noun)
The great size or extent of something. मात्रा
Synonyms: Vastness, Enormity, Hugeness
Antonyms: Insignificance, Triviality
Example: The size and magnitude of the attendance alone is mind-boggling.
Overwhelming (adjective)
Very great in amount. ओजपूर्वक प्रबलतासे
Synonyms: Enormous, Immense, Huge, Tremendous, Profuse
Antonyms: Small, Insignificant, Trivial, Little
Example: The overwhelming majority of those present were in favour of the plan.
Underlying (adjective)
Important in a situation but not always easily noticed or stated clearly. बुनियादी
Synonyms: Fundamental, Basic, Prime, Primary
Antonyms: Secondary, Refined
Example: The underlying assumption is that the amount of money available is limited.
Unearth (verb)
Discover (something hidden, lost, or kept secret) by investigation or searching. पता लगाना
Synonyms: Uncover, Find, Come across
Antonyms: Hide, Conceal, Cover
Example: They have done all they can to unearth the truth.
Feasible (adjective)
Possible to do easily or conveniently. साध्य
Synonyms: Practicable, Attainable, Workable
Antonyms: Impossible, Unattainable, Impractical
Example: It's just not feasible to manage the business on a part-time basis.
Debilitating (adjective)
(of a disease or condition) making someone very weak and infirm. दुर्बल
Synonyms: Enervating, Draining, Weakening
Antonyms: Invigorating, Refreshing
Example: Many people spend a substantial part of old age in a debilitating condition.
Dismal (adjective)
Pitifully or disgracefully bad. निराशाजनक
Synonyms: Bad, Poor, Disgraceful, Terrible
Antonyms: Hopeful, Encouraging
Example: By that measure, too, Australia's recent performance looks dismal.
Protrusion (noun)
A thing that sticks out from a place or surface. उभार
Synonyms: Jutting, Obtrusion, Projection
Example: Follow routes on protrusions and ridges, and always ski slow and conservative.
Grim (adjective)
Depressing or worrying to consider. ख़राब
Synonyms: Dreadful, Dire, Ghastly, Horrible
Antonyms: Pleasing, Comforting
Example: The war was a grim reminder of the inhumanity of man to man.
The editorial
Source: The Pioneer News · 28 May 2021Despite the caretaker PM’s shady reputation, India needs to formulate a reliable policy framework towards Nepal in tune with public mood there.
The political volcano in Nepal has erupted yet again, with new vulnerabilities in its womb. Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, heading a minority Government, recommended the dissolution of the House of Representatives and President Bidya Devi Bhandari — who adorns the top post only in name — acted upon the recommendation with alacrity. As the Himalayan country suffers from an acute shortage of medical oxygen, hospital beds and vaccines, these political developments have come at the cost of great human agony.
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1. Synonym of Dismal
2. Antonym of Debilitating
3. Synonym of Underlying
4. Antonym of Acutely
5. Synonym of Magnitude
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