10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Kerfuffle (noun)
A commotion or fuss, especially one caused by conflicting views. बहस
Synonyms: Disturbance, Uproar, Tumult, Clamour
Antonyms: Order, Calm, Tranquility
Example: There was a kerfuffle over the chairmanship.
Dog (verb)
(of a problem) cause continual trouble for. परेशान होना
Synonyms: Trouble, Torment, Harass
Example: The system has been dogged with problems since it came on line in 1999.
Forge (verb)
- To put a lot of effort into making something successful or strong so that it will last. बना देना
Synonyms: Build up, Put together, Set up, Establish
Antonyms: Demolish, Tear down
Example: The country is forging a bright new future.
Kowtow (verb)
To show somebody in authority too much respect and be too willing to obey them. दण्डवत् करना
Synonyms: Grovel, Fawn, Truckle, Be obsequious
Antonyms: Ignore , Defy
Example: She didn't have to kowtow to a boss.
Plucky (adjective)
Having or showing determined courage in the face of difficulties. साहसी
Synonyms: Courageous, Spirited, Determined, Audacious
Antonyms: Timid, Gutless
Example: The plucky youngster has astounded medical staff.
Overhaul (noun)
An examination of a machine or system, including doing repairs on it or making changes to it. पूरीजांचऔरमरम्मत
Synonyms: Repair, Rebuilding, Restoration, Mending
Antonyms: Deterioration, Destruction, Worsening
Example: They can only be honestly confronted by a thorough overhaul of the system the minister will be asked to control.
Sneak (adjective)
Acting or done surreptitiously, unofficially, or without warning. गुप्त
Synonyms: Secret, Furtive, Sly
Antonyms: Open, Unconcealed
Example: Friday's first snapshots amounted to a sneak preview.
Brazen (adjective)
Bold and without shame. निर्भीक
Synonyms: Audacious, Unabashed, Impudent
Antonyms: Timid, Meek, Modest
Example: She had become brazen about the whole affair.
Bellicosity (noun)
The fact of having or showing the desire to argue or fight. युद्धप्रियता
Synonyms: Belligerence, Pugnacity, Hostility
Antonyms: Pacifism, Amenability
Example: We had gone from good humor to bellicosity back to joviality in five hours.
Insidious (adjective)
Spreading gradually or without being noticed, but causing serious harm. प्रच्छन्न रूप से
Synonyms: Subtle, Stealthy, Artful, Tricky
Antonyms: Harmless, Honest, Fair
Example: This trade recession will be just as insidious in its effects as any market blowout.
The editorial
Source: One Liner · 12 Nov 20211. National Education Day: 11 November (राष्ट्रीय शिक्षा दिवस: 11 नवंबर)
2. USA becomes 101st member country of ISA (यूएसए ISA का 101वां सदस्य देश बना)
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1. Synonym of Dog
2. Antonym of Forge
3. Synonym of Overhaul
4. Antonym of Brazen
5. Synonym of Plucky
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