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17,Apr,2021

10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning

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Fraught (adjective)

Filled with something unpleasant. भरपूर

Synonyms: Full of, Filled with, Rife with, Charged with

Antonyms: Empty, Void

Example: The treasure hunt was fraught with puzzles that had to be solved in order to find the fortune.

Akin (adjective)

Similar to something. एक समान

Synonyms: Kindred, Related, Similar, Like

Antonyms: Unlike, Dissimilar, Unrelated, Different

Example: She was wearing something akin to a pineapple on her head.

Conjecture (noun)

An opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information. अनुमान

Synonyms: Guess, Speculation, Assumption

Example: Please avoid general conjectures about when such unreliable assurances must doubtless have been made.

Munificence (noun)

The quality or action of being extremely generous. दानशीलता

Synonyms: Generosity, Magnanimity, Open-handedness

Antonyms: Meanness, Selfishness

Example: We must be thankful for his munificence.

Rampant (adjective)

(of something bad) existing or spreading everywhere in a way that cannot be controlled. अनियंत्रित

Synonyms: Unchecked, Uncontrolled, Unchecked, Unrestrained

Antonyms: Controlled, Checked, Restrained

Example: Unemployment is now rampant in most of Europe.

Erosion (noun)

The gradual destruction or diminution of something. क्षरण

Synonyms: Abrasion, Wearing away, Weathering, Scraping away

Antonyms: Build up, Reconstruction

Example: Many see these security measures as an erosion of civil liberties.

Conform (verb)

Comply with rules, standards, or laws. का पालन करना

Synonyms: Obey, Abide by, Hold to, Adhere to

Antonyms: Differ, Disagree

Example: Prosecutors scaled back the number to eight to conform to new rules calling for swifter trials.

Inculcation (noun)

The practice of making somebody learn and remember ideas, moral principles, etc, especially by repeating them often. अंतर्निंवेशन

Synonyms: Infusion, Instilling

Antonyms: Ignorance, Unawareness

Example: Inculcation is the basic principle of ideology and politics education.

Transition (verb)

To change or to make something change from one state or condition to another. परिवर्तनहोना

Synonyms: Undergo, Transform, Change

Antonyms: Stay, Remain, Persist

Example: He transitioned into filmmaking easily.

Daunting (adjective)

Making somebody feel nervous and less confident about doing something. भयभीत करने वाला

Synonyms: Intimidating, Discouraging, Disheartening, Unnerving

Antonyms: Encouraging, Heartening, Supporting, Reassuring

Example: She has the daunting task of cooking for 20 people every day.

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Source: The Hindu · 17 Apr 2021

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1. Synonym of Transition

2. Antonym of Fraught

3. Synonym of Inculcation

4. Synonym of Conjecture

5. Synonym of Rampant

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