10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Meagre (adjective)
Meaning: (of amounts or numbers) very small or not enough. अल्प; थोड़ा
Synonyms: Inadequate, Paltry, Deficient, Skimpy
Antonyms: Abundant, Plentiful, Ample, Profuse
Example: The prisoners existed on a meagre diet.
Banal (adjective)
Meaning: so lacking in originality as to be obvious and boring. सामान्य, घिसा-पिटा
Synonyms: Trite, Hackneyed, Cliched, Vapid, Stereotypical
Antonyms: Original, Innovative, Novel, Avant-Grade
Example: He just sat there making banal remarks all evening.
Acutely (adverb)
Meaning: completely or extremely. अत्यंत, पूर्णतया
Synonyms: Thoroughly, Profoundly, Exceedingly, Severely
Antonyms: Slightly, Marginally, Somewhat, To Some Extent
Example: The whole situation was acutely embarrassing.
Persuasively (adverb)
Meaning: in a way that makes you want to do or believe something. मनवाने के ढंग से
Synonyms: Convincingly, Credibly, Cogently, Earnestly
Antonyms: Dubiously, Implausibly, Feebly, Unconvincingly
Example: They argue persuasively in favour of a total ban on handguns.
Percolate (verb)
Meaning: spread gradually through an area or group of people. प्रसारित होना
Synonyms: Spread, Permeate, Pervade, Penetrate
Antonyms: Restrict, Suppress, Limit
Example: The news has begun to percolate through the staff.
Idyllic (adjective)
Meaning: (of place or experience) extremely pleasant, beautiful, or peaceful. आनंदमय
Synonyms: Delightful, Serene, Sublime, Blissful
Antonyms: Nightmarish, Terrifying, Hellish, Horrid
Example: Their cottage is in an idyllic rural setting.
Recognition (noun)
Meaning: appreciation or acclaim for an achievement, service, or ability. मान्यता; स्वीकरन
Synonyms: Acknowledgement, Gratitude, Credit, Commendation
Antonyms: Blame, Disregard, Ignorance
Example: The scientist deserves recognition for his talent.
Emergence (noun)
Meaning: the process of coming into existence or prominence. उत्पत्ति; उभार
Synonyms: Occurrence, Advent, Rise, Development, Emersion
Antonyms: Decline, Falloff, Waning, Regression
Example: The last decade saw the emergence of a dynamic economy.
Conundrum (noun)
Meaning: a confusing and difficult problem or question. पहेली, दुविधा
Synonyms: Enigma, Riddle, Quandary, Poser, Mystery
Antonyms: Solution, Clarification, Explanation
Example: Time will doubtless provide the answer to that conundrum.
Charade (noun)
Meaning: an absurd pretence intended to create a pleasant appearance स्वांग
Synonyms: Mockery, Parody, Farce, Masquerade
Antonyms: Sincerity, Genuineness, Unfeigned, Candidness
Example: Everyone knew who was going to get the job from the start – the interviews were just a charade.
The editorial
Source: The Hindu · 21 Sep 2019The Indian American gathering in Houston will be an unlikely reminder of the futility of the claims of ultra-nationalism.
Around 50,000 Indian Americans are expected to attend a rally in Houston, Texas on September 22 to be addressed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Donald Trump, current leaders of the world’s largest and oldest democracies. In multiple dimensions, this event will showcase the paradoxes in the politics of the two protagonists and their primary audience, the Indian American community. The event might spur self-reflection among some, but could harden the positions for many and sharpen the polarisation in the community.
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1. Synonym of Meagre
2. Antonym of Recognition
3. Synonym of Charade
4. Antonym of Percolate
5. Synonym of Acutely
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