10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Abysmally (adverb)
In an extremely bad way. बेकार ढंग से
Synonyms: Awfully, Appallingly, Terribly
Antonyms: Superbly, Wonderfully
Example: She treats me abysmally at times.
Peculiar (adjective)
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.
Juxtapose (verb)
To put people or things together, especially in order to show a contrast or a new relationship between them. तुलना करना
Synonyms: Compare, Contrast, Collate, Appose
Example: In the exhibition, abstract paintings are juxtaposed with shocking photographs.
Gauge (verb)
Estimate or determine the amount, level, or volume of. मापना
Synonyms: Compute, Work out, Calculate
Example: You can only gauge how well any tool works by putting it into action.
Mitigate (verb)
To make something less harmful, serious, etc. गम्भीरता कम करना
Synonyms: Alleviate, Palliate, Assuage, Attenuate, Extenuate
Antonyms: Aggravate, Intensify, Worsen, Increase
Example: Soil erosion was mitigated by the planting of trees.
Solace (noun)
A feeling of emotional comfort when you are sad or disappointed. सान्त्वना
Synonyms: Comfort, Consolation, Ease, Relief
Antonyms: Distress, Trouble, Upset
Example: His grandchildren were a solace in his old age.
Inordinate (adjective)
Unusually or disproportionately large. अतिरिक्त
Synonyms: Excessive, Unnecessary, Needless, Undue
Antonyms: Reasonable, Moderate
Example: An inordinate amount of time has been wasted upon the subject.
Milieu (noun)
A person's social environment. वातावरण
Synonyms: Environment, Background, Ambience
Example: The social milieu upon which they have up to now been based is deeply divided.
Cogent (adjective)
(of an argument or case) clear, logical, and convincing. ठोस निश्चायक
Synonyms: Convincing, Strong, Forceful
Antonyms: Invalid, Ineffective, Unimportant
Example: The newspaper's lawyers must prepare a cogent appeal.
Burnout (noun)
Physical or mental collapse caused by overwork or stress. अक्रियाशील
Synonyms: Exhaustion, Weariness, Tiredness
Antonyms: Liveliness, Vigour
Example: Holding such conflicting feelings can lead to severe stress and burnout.
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Source: One Liner · 20 Dec 20211. 20 December - International Human Solidarity Day 20 दिसंबर - अंतर्राष्ट्रीय मानव एकता दिवस
2. Ganga Expressway in UP’s Shahjahanpur यूपी के शाहजहांपुर में गंगा एक्सप्रेसवे
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1. Synonym of Mitigate
2. Antonym of Peculiar
3. Synonym of Solace
4. Antonym of Cogent
5. Synonym of Abysmally
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