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15 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning

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Sanguine (adjective)

Cheerful and confident about the future. आशावादी

Synonyms: Optimistic, Cheerful, Hopeful, Buoyant

Antonyms: Pessimist, Sad, Unhappy, Gloomy

Example: They are less sanguine about the company's long-term prospects.

Wryly (adverb)

In a way that shows you think something is funny but also disappointing or annoying. व्यंग्यपूर्वक

Synonyms: Humorously, Amusingly, Wittily, Mockingly

Antonyms: Respectfully, Humorlessly, Dully, Sadly

Example: She turned and smiled wryly.

Abrogate (verb)

To officially end a law, an agreement, etc. अभिनिषेध करना

Synonyms: Repel, Abolish, Invalidate, Revoke

Antonyms: Validate, Permit, Allow, Approve

Example: The rule has been abrogated by mutual consent.

Prescient (adjective)

Knowing or appearing to know about things before they happen. पूर्वज्ञान रखनेवाला

Synonyms: Prophetic, Prognostic, Farsighted, Predicted

Antonyms: Shortsighted, Reality, Misprediction

Example: He has already given me a prescient warning.

Rampant (adjective)

Existing or spreading everywhere in a way that cannot be controlled. रोक

Synonyms: Uncontrolled, Unchecked, Widespread, Unrestrained

Antonyms: Controlled, Restrained, Limited, Checked

Example: Unemployment is now rampant in most of Europe.

Compatriots (noun)

A person who was born in, or is a citizen of, the same country as somebody else. स्वदेशवासी

Synonyms: Countrymen, National, Fellows, Citizens

Antonyms: Foreigners, Refugee, Aliens, Outsiders

Example: He played against one of his compatriots in the semi-final.

Endeavour (noun)

An Attempt to do something, especially something new or difficult. प्रयत्न करना

Synonyms: Effort, Attempt, Aim, Shot

Antonyms: Neglect, Forget, Ignore, Idle

Example: I will Endeavour to arrange it.

Prevail (verb)

Prove more powerful or superior. जीतना

Synonyms: Win, Triumph, Conquer, Succeed

Antonyms: Fail, Lose, Forfeit, Surrender

Example: It is hard for logic to prevail over emotion.

Precarious (adjective)

Not safe or certain. अनिश्चित

Synonyms: Uncertain, Insecure, Unsteady, Dicey

Antonyms: Safe, Certain, Stable, Steady

Example: He earned a precarious living as an artist.

Imprint (verb)

To have a great effect on something so that it cannot be forgotten, changed, etc. प्रभाव डालना

Synonyms: Impression, Mark, Stamp, Engrave

Antonyms: Neglect, Destroy, Erase

Example: He imprints his own personal style on his work.

Herald (verb)

To Be a sign that something is going to happen. अग्रसूचक होना

Synonyms: Harbinger, Forerunner, Precursor, Announcer

Antonyms: Conceal, Hide, Secret, Deny

Example: Their discovery could herald a cure for cancer.

Trigger (verb)

To make something happen suddenly. चालू कर देना

Synonyms: Set off, Spark, Activate, Start, Provoke

Antonyms: Stop, Halt, Block, Deactivate

Example: Nuts can trigger off a violent allergic reaction.

Provocative (adjective)

Intended to make people argue about something. उकसाने वाला

Synonyms: Provoking, Annoying, Challenging, Galling

Antonyms: Unprovocative, Boring, Unprovoking, Repressive

Example: He doesn't really mean that—he's just being deliberately provocative.

Sober (adjective)

Serious and sensible. संयमी

Synonyms: Serious, Sedate, Grave, Staid

Antonyms: Irrational, Funny, Playful, Lighthearted

Example: He is honest, sober and hard-working.

Escalation (noun)

The act of becoming or making something greater, worse, more serious, etc. वृद्धि

Synonyms: Increase, Rise, Growth, Upsurge

Antonyms: Decrease, Deduction, Reduction, Depreciation

Example: The loudspeaker resulted in a sudden escalation of violence.

The editorial

Source: One Liner · 9 Aug 2022

1. India observes 2nd ‘Javelin Throw Day’ on August 07, 2022 भारत ने 07 अगस्त, 2022 को दूसरा 'भाला फेंक दिवस' मनाया

2. National Handloom Day Celebrates on 07 August राष्ट्रीय हथकरघा दिवस 07 अगस्त को मनाया गया

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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 Abrogate

2. Antonym of Compatriots

3. Synonym of Rampant

4. Antonym of Escalation

5. Synonym of Prescient

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