10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Capitulate (verb)
Cease to resist an opponent or an unwelcome demand. शर्तों को मान लेना हथियार डाल देना
Synonyms: Yield, Surrender, Give in, Relent
Antonyms: Resist, Conquer, Defend
Example: The patriots had to capitulate to the enemy forces.
Unabashedly (adverb)
Without embarrassment or shame. निस्संकोच पूर्वक
Synonyms: Shamelessly, Openly, Blatantly
Antonyms: Suavely, Secretly
Example: The film presents an unabashedly biased point of view.
Consternation (noun)
A feeling of anxiety or dismay, typically at something unexpected. विस्मय
Synonyms: Dismay, Perturbation, Distress, Trepidation, Angst
Antonyms: Calmness, Peacefulness, Coolness
Example: The latest scheme has caused similar consternation among traders.
Slapstick (noun)
Comedy based on deliberately clumsy actions and humorously embarrassing events. तमाशा
Synonyms: Humorous, Amusing, Droll, Zany
Example: It is a comedy with both slapstick and verbal humour.
Relay (verb)
Receive and pass on (information or a message). प्रसारण करना
Synonyms: Pass on, Transmit, Circulate
Antonyms: Withhold, Check
Example: She intended to relay everything she had learned.
Brickbat (noun)
A critical remark or comment. उपहास
Synonyms: Jeer, Rant, Jibe
Antonyms: Commendation, Praise
Example: His career has suffered and he has received many brickbats and few bouquets.
Second (verb)
Formally support or endorse (a nomination or resolution or its proposer) as a necessary preliminary to adoption or further discussion. सहारा देना
Synonyms: Approve, back, Commend, Promote
Antonyms: Oppose, Reject, criticize
Example: The New York Stock Exchange seconded the proposal in June.
Conviction (noun)
A firmly held belief or opinion. धारणा
Synonyms: Persuasion, Opinion, Thought
Example: His conviction that the death was no accident was stronger.
Embolden (verb)
Give (someone) the courage or confidence to do something. साहस देना
Synonyms: Give courage, Encourage, Strengthen
Antonyms: Dishearten, Discourage, Daunt
Example: With such a majority, the administration was emboldened to introduce radical new policies.
Meekly (adverb)
In a quiet, gentle, and submissive manner. कोमलता से
Synonyms: Humbly, Quietly, Calmly, Submissively
Antonyms: Arrogantly, Scornfully
Example: We should not meekly accept this fate.
The editorial
Source: One Liner · 5 Nov 20211. Telangana is Invited to Participate in the International Seed Conference by FAO (तेलंगाना को एफएओ द्वारा अंतर्राष्ट्रीय बीज सम्मेलन में भाग लेने के लिए आमंत्रित किया गया है)
2. RBI appoints Bandhan Bank as Agency Bank to conduct govt. business (आरबीआई ने सरकार के व्यापार संचालन के लिए बंधन बैंक को एजेंसी बैंक के रूप में नियुक्त किया।)
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1. Synonym of Brickbat
2. Synonym of Conviction
3. Synonym of Relay
4. Antonym of Unabashedly
5. Synonym of Embolden
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