10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Aghast (adjective)
Filled with horror or shock भौचक्का / विस्मित
Synonyms: Astonished, Confounded, Afraid, Scared, Bewildered, Amazed
Antonyms: Unsurprised, Nonchalant, Composed, Serene, Placid
Example: When the magician did his disappearing trick, the speechless audience was aghast.
Fillip (noun)
Something which acts as a stimulus or boost to an activity प्रोत्साहन
Synonyms: Incentive, Encouragement, Stimulation, Boost
Antonyms: Dampen, Dishearten, Demoralise, Curb, Restriction
Example: The halving of car tax would provide a fillip to sales.
Intractable (adjective)
Hard to control or deal with. नियंत्रण के बाहर /अप्रबंध्य
Synonyms: Unmanageable, Uncontrollable, Ungovernable, Difficult, Awkward, Complex, Rude
Antonyms: Manageable, Governable, Submissive
Example: Additional police officers were called to the scene when the crowd became intractable.
Etiquette (noun)
The customary code of polite behaviour in society or among members of a particular profession or group शिष्टाचार
Synonyms: Courtesy, Decorum, Decency, Protocol
Antonyms: Impropriety, Discourtesy, Immorality, Impoliteness, Rudeness
Example: The man was asked to leave when he displayed a complete lack of proper etiquette.
Aphorism (noun)
A pithy observation which contains a general truth. कहावत
Synonyms: Saying, Adage, Proverb, Maxim, Dictum
Antonyms: Absurdity, Ambiguity, Foolishness, Nonsense
Example: The popular aphorism gives advice in a manner that is both witty and concise.
Mercurial (adjective)
Subject to sudden or unpredictable changes of mood or mind अस्थिर / क्षणिक बुद्धि
Synonyms: Changeable, Erratic, Impulsive, Unpredictable, Unstable, Shaky, Volatile
Antonyms: Certain, Constant, Predictable, Stable, Steady, Reliable
Example: As my sister has mercurial moods, we never know how she will be feeling from one moment to the next.
Entente (noun)
A friendly understanding or informal alliance between states or factions सौहार्द
Synonyms: Cordiality, Comity, Amicability, Amicableness, Camaraderie
Antonyms: Disagreement, Misunderstanding
Example: This new entente with Great Britain, cemented by a visit paid by Prime Minister.
Chasm (noun)
A profound difference between people, viewpoints, feelings, etc खाई / मनोबृत्ति का भेद
Synonyms: Ditch, Moat, Gulf, Entrenchment, Riffle, Alienation, Abysm
Antonyms: Closure, Juncture, Remembrance, Closing
Example: The consequence was the rapid extension and widening of the chasm that divided the people.
Gloss (noun)
A superficially attractive appearance or impression चमक / व्याख्या
Synonyms: Brightness, Luster, Brilliance, Effulgence, Glaze, Gleam
Antonyms: Misinformation, Dullness, Sloth, Blur
Example: The skins from northern regions are more full and of a finer colour and gloss than those from more temperate climates, as are those of animals killed in winter compared to the same individuals in summer.
Staid (adjective)
Calm, dignified, and unhurried शांत / स्थिर
Synonyms: Dignified, Solemn, Sedate, Sober, Tranquil
Antonyms: Excited, Adventurous, Sporting
Example: Since my aunt is a nun, she always wears such a staid look on her face.
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Source: The Hindu · 25 Jul 2018The German footballer has been tragically bruised by the politics-sport interface.
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1. Synonym of Staid
2. Antonym of Chasm
3. Synonym of Fillip
4. Antonym of Aghast
5. Synonym of Entente
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