10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Tarnish (verb)
Make or become less valuable or respected. मलि न करना
Synonyms: Sully, Besmirch, Blemish, Spoil
Antonyms: Improve, Fix
Example: In science, reputation is all and it is easily tarnished.
Anachronistic (adjective)
Used to describe a person, a custom or an idea that seems old-fashioned and does not belong to the present. अप्रचलित
Synonyms: Obsolete, Outdated, Antiquated, Old-fashioned, Archaic
Antonyms: Modern, Timely, Current, Contemporary
Example: The daily publication of print media seems anachronistic today. <br><br> She is rebelling against the anachronistic morality of her parents
Embolden (verb)
Give (someone) the courage or confidence to do something. साहस देना
Synonyms: Give courage, Encourage, Strengthen
Antonyms: Dishearten, Discourage, Daunt
Example: With such a majority, the administration was emboldened to introduce radical new policies.
Herald (verb)
To say in public that somebody/something is good or important. घोषितकरना
Synonyms: Announce, Declare, Proclaim
Antonyms: Conceal, Hide, Keep Secret, Cover, Veil
Example: Bringing the baby home heralds the start of a very different Lifestyle.
Fealty (noun)
Formal acknowledgement of loyalty to a lord. निष्ठा
Synonyms: Faithfulness, Obedience, Fidelity, Devotion
Antonyms: Treachery, Disloyalty
Example: A property for which she did fealty.
Squirm (noun)
A wriggling movement. टेढ़े मेढे चलना
Synonyms: Twitch, Jiggle, Shuffle, Wriggle
Example: His first reaction was a squirm of embarrassment.
Brazenly (adverb)
In a bold and shameless way. निडरतापूर्वक
Synonyms: Boldly, Flagrantly, Fearlessly, Blatantly
Antonyms: Suavely, Civilly, Fearfully
Example: She had brazenly admitted allowing him back into the house.
Kerfuffle (noun)
A commotion or fuss, especially one caused by conflicting views. बहस
Synonyms: Disturbance, Uproar, Tumult, Clamour
Antonyms: Order, Calm, Tranquility
Example: There was a kerfuffle over the chairmanship.
Savvy (adjective)
Shrewd and knowledgeable; having common sense and good judgement. व्यावहारिक ज्ञान रखना
Synonyms: Shrewd, Canny, Sharp-witted, Astute
Antonyms: Naïve, Unintelligent
Example: Many of us pride ourselves on being savvy enough to spot a fake.
Debacle (noun)
A sudden and ignominious failure. असफलता
Synonyms: Fiasco, Failure, Collapse
Antonyms: Success, Accomplishment
Example: Often the films in question turn into debacles.
The editorial
Source: The Times of India · 20 Mar 2021Even as government mounts a strong defence of India’s democratic record, managing global perception is proving tough. On one hand, Centre’s push to operationalise the Quad is one of the most exciting global engagements by India in recent times – as it helps India break out of its isolationist shell which masqueraded as ‘non-alignment’ (when confronted by an informal but powerful China-Pakistan alliance, Zimbabwe and Palestine aren’t going to be of much help to India). The NDA government undoubtedly deserves credit for the strategic clarity manifested in this intellectual breakthrough. But it’s just as noticeable that Quad is shaping up into a fight by countries with shared democratic values, and any democratic backsliding in India would be perceived to be at odds with the new order.
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1. Synonym of Kerfuffle
2. Antonym of Brazenly
3. Synonym of Fealty
4. Synonym of Squirm
5. Synonym of Herald
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