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03,Jun,2019

10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning

Read the words first, then the editorial: you will meet them in the text and remember them. Tap a word for its dictionary page.

Induction (noun)

Meaning: A formal introduction to a new job or position. प्रवर्तन, अधिष्ठापन

Synonyms: Introduction, Initiation, Orientation, Investiture

Antonyms: Expulsion, Eviction, Discharge, Ejection

Example: His induction as a teacher was a turning point in his life.

Unwieldy (adjective)

Meaning: (of a system) too large or disorganized to function efficiently. दुर्वह

Synonyms: Cumbersome, Ungainly, Unmanageable, Complex

Antonyms: Manageable, Convenient, Wieldy, Practicable

Example: He has tried to apply similar methods at the unwieldy Energy Department.

Oncoming (adjective)

Meaning: moving towards one; due to happen soon. निकटस्थ, आनेवाला

Synonyms: Looming, Nearing, Onrushing, Impending, Forthcoming, Imminent

Antonyms: Receding, Disappearing, Fading, Waning, Ebbing

Example: Gathering clouds announced the oncoming storm.

Greenhorn (noun)

Meaning: a person who is new to or inexperienced at a particular activity. नौसिखिया

Synonyms: Tyro, Tenderfoot, Novice, Rookie, Fledging, Probationer

Antonyms: Veteran, Doyen, Old Hand, Past Master, Maestro

Example: He is a greenhorn in this field.

Constraint (noun)

Meaning: a limitation or restriction. बाध्यता

Synonyms: Curb, Check, Curtailment, Damper, Handicap, Restraint

Antonyms: Freedom, Liberty, Autonomy, Independence

Example: At last we could relax and talk without constraint.

Militancy (noun)

Meaning: the use of confrontational or violent methods लड़ाकुपन, आतंकवाद

Synonyms: Aggressiveness, Combativeness, Belligerency, Pugnaciousness

Antonyms: Pacifism, Passivity, Nonaggression

Example: There are signs of growing militancy among workers.

Hound (verb)

Meaning: harass or pursue relentlessly. कष्ट देना, सताना

Synonyms: Persecute, Harry, Pester, Badger, Dog, Vex

Antonyms: Help, Soothe, Aid, Support

Example: They were hounded day and night by the press.

Thoroughly (adverb)

Meaning: in a complete or thorough manner. पूर्णतया, बारीकी से

Synonyms: Rigorously, Exhaustively, Meticulously, Scrupulously, Painstakingly

Antonyms: Carelessly, Haphazardly, Casually, Imprecisely

Example: You should always read the instructions on medicines thoroughly.

Tricky (adjective)

Meaning: (of a task, problem, etc.) requiring care and skill because difficult or awkward. मुश्किल, जटिल

Synonyms: Complicated, Fiddly, Thorny, Ticklish, Knotty

Antonyms: Uncomplicated, Straightforward, Unfussy, Undemanding

Example: It can be tricky at first, but persevere.

Hasten (verb)

Meaning: be quick to do something. शीघ्रता करना

Synonyms: Hurry, Hurtle, Dash, Bolt, Precipitate

Antonyms: Dawdle, Dally, Linger, Dillydally, Loiter

Example: He chose not to hasten the process.

The editorial

Source: The Times of India · 3 Jun 2019

This time Dutee Chand has sprinted a social victory, it will give courage to countless others.

The woman is a trailblazer. She is the 100m national champion. She has stared down the International Association of Athletics Federations on its restrictive regulations on hyperandrogenism. And two weeks ago Dutee Chand told the world that she is in a same-sex relationship with a woman from her village. The world sent back much cheer to the champion. For example, fellow trailblazer Ellen DeGeneres tweeted from far away, that she was proud of the first openly gay sportsperson in India.

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Synonyms and antonyms, the way exams ask them. Answers show as you tap.

1. Synonym of Thoroughly

2. Antonym of Induction

3. Synonym of Greenhorn

4. Antonym of Oncoming

5. Synonym of Unwieldy

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