10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Ostensibly (adverb)
Meaning- As appears or is stated to be true, though not necessarily so. प्रकट रूप से
Synonyms: Seemingly, Apparently, Supposedly, Outwardly
Antonyms: Truly, Genuinely, Really, Actually
Example: Troops were sent in, ostensibly to protect the civilian population.
Churlishly (adverb)
Meaning - In a rude or very unpleasant way. रुखाई से
Synonyms: Rudely, Impolitely, Curtly
Antonyms: Courteously, Politely, Suavely
Example: He replied churlishly for what he has done.
Littoral (adjective)
Meaning- Relating to or situated on the shore of the sea or a lake. समुद्र-तट का
Synonyms: Coastline, Seaboard, Coastal
Example: Three of the five Caspian littoral countries are landlocked.
Deterrence (noun)
Meaning – The action of discouraging an action or event through instilling doubt or fear of the consequences. निवारण
Synonyms: Dissuasion, Prevention, Discouragement
Antonyms: Inducement, Encouragement
Example: Nuclear missiles remain the main deterrence against possible aggression.
Malign (adjective)
Meaning - Causing harm. हानिकारक
Synonyms: Harmful, Baleful, Inimical
Antonyms: Benign, Benevolent
Example: She had a strong and malign influence.
Threshold (noun)
Meaning- The level at which something starts to happen. दहलीज़
Synonyms: Starting point, Beginning, Brink
Antonyms: Ending, Close, Completion, Omega
Example: She was on the threshold of a dazzling career
Onus (noun)
Meaning- The responsibility for something. दायित्व
Synonyms: Duty, Obligation, Responsibility
Antonyms: Advantage, Benefit, Gain
Example: The onus is on employers to follow health and safety laws.
Precipitate (adjective)
Meaning- Done, made, or acting suddenly or without careful consideration. हड़बड़ी करना
Synonyms: Hasty, Hurried, Rushed
Antonyms: Unhurried, Leisurely, Unrushed
Example: Declaring victory would not only be precipitate but dangerous.
Commensurate (adjective)
Meaning- Corresponding in size or degree. आनुपातिक
Synonyms: Proportionate, Comparable, Equal
Antonyms: Disproportionate, Incommensurate, Inappropriate
Example: Salary will be commensurate with experience.
Imprudent (adjective)
Meaning - Not showing care for the consequences of an action. बेपरवाह
Synonyms: Unwise, Injudicious, Incautious
Antonyms: Prudent, Wise, Sensible
Example: It would be imprudent to leave her winter coat behind.
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Source: One Liner · 22 Jul 20201. HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ launches MANODARPAN initiative of his Ministry to provide psychosocial support to students for their mental health and well-being.
2. The National Centre for Disease control operating under Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has commissioned sero-surveillance study in New Delhi. The study was conducted in collaboration with National Centre for Disease Control and Delhi Government.
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1. Synonym of Commensurate
2. Antonym of Ostensibly
3. Synonym of Onus
4. Antonym of Threshold
5. Synonym of Deterrence
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