10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Chimerical (adjective)
Relating to a hope or dream that is extremely unlikely ever to come true. काल्पनिक
Synonyms: Unreal, Imaginary, Visionary, Mythical
Antonyms: Genuine, Realistic
Example: His self-image as a writer seems chimerical.
Lofty (adjective)
Of a noble or elevated nature. अभिमानी
Synonyms: Exalted, High-minded, Sublime
Antonyms: Unobtrusive, Lowly
Example: The lofty ideal found many spontaneous takers.
Unabashed (adjective)
Not embarrassed, disconcerted, or ashamed. अडिग
Synonyms: Shameless, Audacious, Blatant, Fearless
Antonyms: Embarrassed, Ashamed
Example: Both are unabashed liberals who became popular by being openly, even caustically partisan.
Malaise (noun)
A general feeling of discomfort, illness, or unease whose exact cause is difficult to identify. बेचैनी
Synonyms: Restlessness, Uneasiness, Discomfort, Lassitude, Anguish
Antonyms: Comfort, Ease, Well-Being, Calmness
Example: The latest crime figures are merely symptomatic of a wider malaise in society.
Bystander (noun)
A person who is present at an event or incident but does not take part. दर्शक
Synonyms: Observer, Onlooker, Watcher, Spectator
Antonyms: Participant, Partaker, Contributor, Partner
Example: Three innocent bystanders were killed in the crossfire.
Wherewithal (noun)
The money or other means needed for a particular purpose. साधन
Synonyms: Ready money, Resources, Reserves, Funds, Finances
Antonyms: Debts, Liabilities, Indebtedness
Example: They lacked the wherewithal to pay for the repairs.
Finesse (noun)
Impressive delicacy and skill. कुशलता
Synonyms: Flair, Expertise, Artfulness, Adeptness
Antonyms: Ineptness, Incapability
Example: The winners are determined through skill, tactics and finesse.
Assuage (verb)
Make (an unpleasant feeling) less intense. शांतकरना कमकरना
Synonyms: Alleviate, Allay, Ease, Soothe, Tone down, Attenuate
Antonyms: Aggravate, Intensify, Agitate, Exacerbate
Example: His reply did little to assuage my suspicions.
Irrefutable (adjective)
Impossible to deny or disprove. अखंडनीय
Synonyms: Indisputable, Unassailable, Undeniable
Antonyms: Refutable, Disputable, Doubtful
Example: There appears to be clear cause and effect evidence, but no irrefutable proof.
Cursory (adjective)
Done quickly and without giving enough attention to details. सरसरी से किया हुआ
Synonyms: Perfunctory, Desultory, Casual
Antonyms: Meticulous, Detailed, Painstaking, Thorough
Example: He gave the report a rather cursory look.
The editorial
Source: The Hindu · 29 Jan 2021India’s quest of its goals at the UNSC must have a clear agenda and also reflect its material and geopolitical limitations.
India deserves a permanent seat at the high table of the United Nations, the UN Security Council (UNSC), but is almost sure not to have it anytime soon. Therefore, its two-year non-permanent stint at the UNSC should be viewed as a once-in-a-decade opportunity to clearly identify and pursue its national interests regionally and globally, rather than chase chimerical goals such as a permanent membership or to issue please-all platitudes.
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1. Synonym of Chimerical
2. Antonym of Cursory
3. Synonym of Bystander
4. Antonym of Irrefutable
5. Synonym of Unabashed
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