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15 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning

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Tinge (verb)

To add a small amount of colour to something. झलक

Synonyms: Tint, Shade, Color, Dye

Antonyms: White, Bleach, Pale, Decolorize

Example: Pink tinged her pale cheeks.

Zany (adjective)

Strange or unusual in a humorous way. हास्यास्पद

Synonyms: Wacky, Silly, Funny, Goofy

Antonyms: Sensible, Judicious, Sage, Serious

Example: He did the zany humour of his films.

Crucial (adjective)

Extremely important, because it will affect other things. महत्वपूर्ण

Synonyms: Critical, Essential, Decisive, Pivotal

Antonyms: Unimportant, Minor, Trivial, Insignificant

Example: The next few weeks are going to be crucial.

Conflict (noun)

A situation in which people, groups or countries disagree strongly or are involved in a serious argument. मतभेद

Synonyms: Struggle, Fight, Clash, Battle

Antonyms: Agreement, Accord, Harmony, Friendship

Example: The violence was the result of political conflicts.

Hostile (adjective)

Aggressive or unfriendly and ready to argue or fight. विरोधी

Synonyms: Unfriendly, Antagonistic, Aggressive, war-like

Antonyms: Friendly, Hospitable, Kind, Favorable

Example: The speaker got a hostile reception from the audience.

Accumulate (verb)

To gradually get more and more of something over a period of time. चीजों को एकत्र करना

Synonyms: Collect, Gather, Amass, Pile up, Hoard

Antonyms: Disperse, Scatter, Separate, Divide

Example: I seem to have accumulated a lot of books.

Disruption (noun)

A situation in which it is difficult for something to continue in the normal way. विघ्न

Synonyms: Disturbance, Interruption, Confusion, Agitation

Antonyms: Calm, Order, Organized, Systematic

Example: The strike caused serious disruptions.

Plunging (adjective)

Falling steeply. डूबना

Synonyms: Slumping, Crash, Declining, Sinking

Antonyms: Rising, High, Increasing

Example: The economy is plunging into recession.

Optimism (noun)

A feeling that good things will happen and that something will be successful. आशावाद

Synonyms: Hopefulness, Cheerfulness, Expectation, Enthusiasm

Antonyms: Pessimism, Gloom, Hopelessness, Depression

Example: There are very real grounds for optimism.

Inflection (noun)

A change in how high or low your voice is as you are speaking. विभक्ति

Synonyms: Modulation, Intonation, Bend, Flection

Antonyms: Monotone, Consistent, Sameness

Example: She spoke slowly and without inflection.

Tumble (verb)

Fall suddenly, clumsily, or headlong. लड़खड़ाना

Synonyms: Collapse, Trip, Stumble, Fall down

Antonyms: Standing, Upright, Straighten

Example: World records tumbled at the last Olympics.

Woe (noun)

The troubles and problems that somebody has. विषाद

Synonyms: Sorrows, Regrets, Troubles, Pain

Antonyms: Joy, Miracle, Happiness, Favor

Example: Thanks for listening to my woes.

Fray (verb)

A situation of intense competitive activity. प्रतिस्पर्धा

Synonyms: Brawl, Affray, Melee, Clash, Fight, Battle

Antonyms: Peace, Agreement, Harmony, Tranquility

Example: New candidates can enter the fray during the second round of voting.

Austere (adjective)

Simple and plain. सादा और अति संयमित

Synonyms: Spartan, Simple, Plain, Normal

Antonyms: Luxurious, Indulgent, Exclusive

Example: Their clothes were always austere.

Agony (noun)

Extreme physical or mental pain. पीड़ा

Synonyms: Suffering, Anguish, Pain, Distress, Woe

Antonyms: Joy, Comfort, Peace, Contentment

Example: It was agony not knowing where the children were.

The editorial

Source: One Liner · 31 Jul 2022

1. ISRO generated $279 million in foreign currency through satellite launches इसरो ने उपग्रह प्रक्षेपण के माध्यम से 279 मिलियन डॉलर की विदेशी मुद्रा उत्पन्न की

2. Patna’s Deedargunj, Bandhan Bank unveils its first currency vault पटना के दीदारगंज, बंधन बैंक ने अपनी पहली मुद्रा तिजोरी का अनावरण किया

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Quick quiz: 5 questions on these words

Synonyms and antonyms, the way exams ask them. Answers show as you tap.

1. Synonym of Woe

2. Antonym of Inflection

3. Synonym of Crucial

4. Antonym of Accumulate

5. Synonym of Conflict

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