10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Flux (noun)
Meaning: Continuous movement and change. निरंतर परिवर्तन
Synonyms: Continuous Change, Transition, Alteration, Mutability
Antonyms: Steadiness, Stagnation, Constancy, Stability
Example: Our society is in a state of flux.
Allay (verb)
Meaning: Diminish or put at rest (fear, suspicion, or worry). शांत करना, निराकरण करना
Synonyms: Soothe, Assuage, Alleviate, Mitigate, Palliate
Antonyms: Intensify, Escalate, Aggravate, Agitate
Example: She tried to allay his anger but failed.
Unease (noun)
Meaning: The feeling of being worried or unhappy about something. व्यग्रता
Synonyms: Agitation, Trepidation, Dread, Consternation
Antonyms: Calm, Harmony, Tranquillity, Collectedness
Example: There was a growing unease about their involvement in the war.
Riposte (noun)
Meaning: A quick and clever reply, especially to criticism. जवाबी प्रहार
Synonyms: Reply, Retort, Repartee, Rejoinder
Antonyms: Question, Inquiry, Query
Example: He made a sharp riposte.
Cede (verb)
Meaning: To give somebody control of something or give them power, a right, etc., especially unwillingly. सपुर्द करना
Synonyms: Hand Over, Surrender, Concede, Relinquish
Antonyms: Fight, Refuse, Withhold, Defend
Example: Cuba was ceded by Spain to the US in 1898.
Gainsay (verb)
Meaning: To say that something is not true; to disagree with or deny something. खण्डन करना
Synonyms: Disagree With, Deny, Refuse, Repudiate
Antonyms: Accept, Acknowledge, Endorse, Agree
Example: The impact of the railways cannot be gainsaid.
Forge (verb)
Meaning: To put a lot of effort into making something successful or strong so that it will last. विकसित करना
Synonyms: Build Up, Establish, Set Up, Put Together
Antonyms: Destroy, Ruin, Raze, Wreck
Example: Strategic alliances are being forged with major European companies.
Mar (verb)
Meaning: To damage or spoil something good. खराब करना
Synonyms: Spoil, Blight, Impair, Ruin
Antonyms: Better, Ameliorate, Enrich, Enhance
Example: The game was marred by the behaviour of drunken fans.
Muse (verb)
Meaning: To think carefully about something for a time, ignoring what is happening around you. चिंतन करना
Synonyms: Think About, Contemplate, Ponder, Brood
Antonyms: Neglect, Ignore, Disregard, Pay No Heed To
Example: I sat quietly, musing on the events of the day.
Contain (verb)
Meaning: To keep your feelings, someone under control. रोकना
Synonyms: Restrain, Curb, Suppress, Limit
Antonyms: Release, Let Go, Free, Loose
Example: She was unable to contain her excitement.
The editorial
Source: The Times of India · 13 Oct 2019This editorial is for Prime members
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Synonyms and antonyms, the way exams ask them. Answers show as you tap.
1. Synonym of Unease
2. Antonym of Gainsay
3. Synonym of Contain
4. Antonym of Muse
5. Synonym of Riposte
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