10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Peculiar (adjective)
Meaning- Strange or unusual, especially in a way that is unpleasant or makes you worried. अजीब
Synonyms: Unusual, Particular, Special, Strange
Antonyms: Ordinary, Common, Familiar
Example: He died in very peculiar circumstances.
Blaze (noun)
Meaning - A conspicuous display or outburst of something. आवेग
Synonyms: Outburst, Eruption, Outbreak
Antonyms: Serene, Calmness, Placid
Example: White ended the season in a blaze of glory, with seven goals in as many games.
Denigrate (verb)
Meaning- To criticize somebody/something unfairly. आलोचना करना
Synonyms: Disparage, Belittle, Defame, Besmirch, Derogate
Antonyms: Commend, Praise, Laud, Extol, Compliment
Example: I didn’t intend to denigrate her achievements.
Trample (verb)
Meaning- To ignore somebody’s feelings or rights and treat them as if they are not important. ठोकर मारना
Synonyms: Treat disrespectfully, Show no consideration for, Disregard
Antonyms: Concern, Respect, Heed, Attend
Example: She would not let him trample over her any longer.
Asynchronous (adjective)
Meaning- Not existing or occurring at the same time. अतुल्यकाली
Synonyms: Nonparallel, Anachronous, Unsynchronized
Antonyms: Synchronous, Parallel, Concurrent, Simultaneous
Example: The only time services work online is when we accept this is an asynchronous media.
Uncanny (adjective)
Meaning - Strange and difficult to explain. विचित्र अस्वाभाविक
Synonyms: Unnatural, Weird, Strange, Bizarre
Antonyms: Natural, Ordinary, Normal
Example: I had an uncanny feeling I was being watched.
Unruffled (adjective)
Meaning - Not disordered or disarranged. शान्त
Synonyms: Tranquil, Calm, Smooth, Unperturbed
Antonyms: Disturbed, Agitated, Worried
Example: He remained unruffled by their accusations.
Magnanimity (noun)
Meaning - Behaviour that is kind, generous and forgiving, especially towards an enemy or competitor. उदारशीलता
Synonyms: Generosity, Munificence, Nobility, Largesse
Antonyms: Meanness, Selfishness
Example: She accepted the criticism with magnanimity.
Exacerbate (verb)
Meaning- Make (a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling) worse. ख़राब करना
Synonyms: Aggravate, Intensify, Make worse
Antonyms: Improve, Better, Alleviate
Example: His aggressive reaction only exacerbated the situation.
Eerie (adjective)
Meaning - Strange and frightening. भयंकर
Synonyms: Weird, Scary, Unearthly, Mysterious
Antonyms: Normal, Natural, Familiar
Example: I found the silence underwater really eerie.
The editorial
Source: One Liner · 29 Jul 20201. The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has banned general permission to withdraw ground water for commercial purposes without an EIA (Environmental Impact Assessment).
2. On July 28, 2020, the United Nations reported that the nitrogen dioxide levels in New Delhi has fell by more than 70% during the lock down. However, according to the international organization, this could be temporary till the cities re-open.
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1. Synonym of Uncanny
2. Antonym of Asynchronous
3. Synonym of Exacerbate
4. Antonym of Denigrate
5. Synonym of Eerie
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