10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Flurry (noun)
A sudden short period of activity or excitement. उत्तेजना
Synonyms: Burst, Outbreak, Spurt, Blaze
Antonyms: Calmness, Peace
Example: This period also saw a flurry of construction activities in Bangalore.
Vigour (noun)
Effort, energy, and enthusiasm. ओेज
Synonyms: Vitality, Energy, Verve
Antonyms: Lethargy, Weakness, Feebleness
Example: He worked with renewed vigour and determination.
Earnest (adjective)
Very Serious and Sincere. गंभीर
Synonyms: Sincere, Serious, Sober, Intense
Antonyms: Flippant, Insincere, Frivolous
Example: Despite her earnest efforts, she could not find a job.
Contour (noun)
The outer edges of something; the outline of its shape or form. रूप-रेखा
Synonyms: Outline, Shapes, Figure, Curves
Example: She traced the contours of his face with her finger.
Unravel (verb)
Investigate and solve or explain (something complicated or puzzling) सुलझाना
Synonyms: Solve, Work out, Find an answer to, Crack
Example: They were attempting to unravel the cause of death.
Entrenched (adjective)
(of an attitude, habit, or belief) firmly established and difficult or unlikely to change. स्थापित हुआ
Synonyms: Ingrained, Established, Fixed
Antonyms: Indefinite, Irresolute
Example: We now have the resources to tackle entrenched poverty.
Overarching (adjective)
Comprehensive or all-embracing. व्यापक
Synonyms: Inclusive, Overall, Through-out, Complete
Example: The overarching principle at work is that everyone contributes to the common need.
Nimbly (adverb)
With quick and easy movements. फ़ुर्ती से
Synonyms: Agilely, Actively, Quickly
Example: Many look to streamline the system to more nimbly counter the unpredictable terrorist threat.
Plausible (adjective)
Reasonable and likely to be true. विश्वसनीय लगने वाला
Synonyms: Credible, Probable, Believable, Reasonable
Antonyms: Fishy, Improbable, Questionable, Dubious
Example: There is no plausible reason and explanation why the amount should be increased.
Mitigation (noun)
The action of reducing the severity, seriousness, or painfulness of something. गम्भीरता कम कर देना
Synonyms: Alleviation, Reduction, Lessening, Diminution
Antonyms: Intensification, Increase
Example: This is a strategy not of flood prevention but of flood mitigation and control.
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Source: The Hindu · 23 Apr 2021This editorial is for Prime members
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1. Synonym of Contour
2. Synonym of Unravel
3. Synonym of Overarching
4. Antonym of Vigour
5. Synonym of Flurry
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