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16,Dec,2021

10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning

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Flounder (verb)

Be in a difficult and serious situation financiall. तड़पना

Synonyms: Struggle financially, Be in dire straits, Face insolvency

Antonyms: Do Well, Prosper, Succeed, Flourish

Example: The new democracy there continues to flounder.

Candid (adjective)

Truthful and straightforward. स्पष्टवादी

Synonyms: Frank, Outspoken, Bluff, Blunt

Antonyms: Secretive, Shy

Example: The ex-minister gave a candid interview about his reasons for resigning.

Mettle (noun)

The ability and determination to do something successfully despite difficult conditions. उत्साह

Synonyms: Courage, Fortitude, Spirit, Determination

Antonyms: Cowardice, Timidity, Spinelessness

Example: She really showed her mettle under pressure.

Flail (verb)

Struggle uselessly. छटपटाना

Synonyms: Flounder, Struggle, Thrash

Example: I was flailing about in the water.

Bellwether (noun)

Something that leads or indicates a trend. नेता

Synonyms: Forerunner, Leader, Pacesetter, Trendsetter

Antonyms: Imitator, Follower, Pupil, Disciple

Example: University campuses are often the bellwether of change.

Conspicuously (adverb)

In a way that is easy to see or notice, or that is likely to attract attention. सुस्पष्ट रूप से

Synonyms: Notably, Clearly, Evidently

Antonyms: Vaguely, Questionably

Example: One important voice has been conspicuously absent.

Raze (verb)

Completely destroy (a building, town, or other settlement). दुष्ट और धमकी के रूप में चित्रित करना

Synonyms: Destroy, Demolish, Ruin

Antonyms: Build, Construct

Example: Villages were razed to the ground.

Demonise (verb)

Portray as wicked and threatening. नेता

Synonyms: Vilify, Disparage, Diabolize

Antonyms: Honour, Celebrate

Example: Each side will demonise the other for support of their cause.

Impoverished (adjective)

Deprived of strength or vitality. शक्तिहीन किया

Synonyms: Weakened, Drained, Sapped, Enervated, Used Up, Exhausted

Antonyms: Invigorated, Energized, Firm, Revived

Example: The dictator enriched himself but impoverished his people.

Jeopardise (verb)

To risk harming or destroying something/somebody. खतरे में डालना

Synonyms: Threaten, Endanger, Imperil, Risk

Antonyms: Save, Protect, Guard, Safeguard

Example: He would never do anything to jeopardise his career.

The editorial

Source: One Liner · 16 Dec 2021

1. 16 December- Vijay Diwas (16 दिसंबर- विजय दिवस) 2. India invites all five central Asian countries as Chief Guests (भारत ने सभी पांच मध्य एशियाई देशों को मुख्य अतिथि के रूप में आमंत्रित किया) 3. Chandeep Singh bags Silver Medal at Para World (पारा वर्ल्ड में चंदीप सिंह ने जीता सिल्वर मेडल) 4. Kotak Mahindra Bank Appointment Ashu Suyash (कोटक महिंद्रा बैंक ने आशु सुयश को 5 साल की अवधि के लिए नियुक्ति किया) 5. India Ranked 66th at the Global Health Security Index (वैश्विक स्वास्थ्य सुरक्षा सूचकांक में भारत 66वें स्थान पर) 6. New Caledonia votes to stay in France (न्यू कैलेडोनिया ने फ्रांस में रहने के लिए वोट किया) 7. Bank deposit insurance - Prime Minister Narendra Modi Said that Rs 1,300 crore had been paid to over 1 lakh depositors who could not access their money as their banks faced financial crises and that a further 3 lakh such depositors were set to receive funds stuck in such accounts. (बैंक जमा बीमा - प्रधान मंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी ने कहा कि 1 लाख से अधिक जमाकर्ताओं को 1,300 करोड़ रुपये का भुगतान किया गया था, जो अपने पैसे का उपयोग नहीं कर सके क्योंकि उनके बैंकों को वित्तीय संकट का सामना करना पड़ा था और ऐसे 3 लाख जमाकर्ताओं को ऐसे खातों में फंसे धन प्राप्त करने के लिए निर्धारित किया गया था।) 8. Workweek in UAE Changed to 4.5 Days for Better Balance (यूएई में वर्कवीक बेहतर संतुलन के लिए 4.5 दिनों में बदल गया) 9. West Bengal: Tiger spotted at Buxa Reserve (पश्चिम बंगाल: बक्सा रिजर्व में देखा गया बाघ) 10. FAA Ends Commercial Space Astronaut Wings Program (एफएए वाणिज्यिक अंतरिक्ष अंतरिक्ष यात्री विंग कार्यक्रम समाप्त किया) 11. Max Verstappen wins his first Formula One world title (मैक्स वेरस्टापेन ने अपना पहला फॉर्मूला वन विश्व खिताब जीता) Hey, Find the Detailed Analysis of One Liners. Stay updated with latest news (National & International) and check your knowledge by daily , weekly and monthly Quiz.

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1. Synonym of Jeopardise

2. Antonym of Impoverished

3. Synonym of Mettle

4. Antonym of Flounder

5. Synonym of Flail

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