10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Implacably (adverb)
In a strongly negative way that cannot be changed. अडिग रूप से
Synonyms: Relentlessly, Hardheartedly, Callously
Antonyms: Gently, Kindly
Example: At the extremes are minorities with views that are implacably opposed.
Cement (verb)
To make a relationship, an agreement, etc. stronger. मज़बूतकरना
Synonyms: Strengthen, Toughen, Reinforce
Antonyms: Weaken, Undermine, Impair
Example: The two firms are expected to cement an agreement soon.
Loom (verb)
(of an event regarded as threatening) seem about to happen. पास ही मंडराना
Synonyms: Brew, Be imminent, Be impending, Be close
Antonyms: Wane, Fall back, Vanish
Example: With the elections looming large, his government is fighting to keep energy prices under control.
Deliberately (adverb)
Consciously and intentionally. जानबूझ कर
Synonyms: Purposely, Knowingly, Wittingly
Antonyms: Unintentionally, Unknowingly, Inadvertently
Example: She would never have deliberately taken her own life.
Vehemently (adverb)
In a forceful, passionate, or intense manner; with great feeling. प्रचण्ड
Synonyms: Fiercely, Forcefully, Violently, Severely
Antonyms: Gently, Calmly
Example: The charge was vehemently denied.
Innate (adjective)
(of a quality, feeling, etc.) that you have when you are born. जन्मजात
Synonyms: Inborn, Natural, Inbred, Intuitive
Antonyms: Acquired, Learned, Extrinsic
Example: Many children seem to have an innate sense of justice.
Grudging (adjective)
Given or allowed only reluctantly or resentfully. अनैच्छिक
Synonyms: Reluctant, Unwilling, Half-hearted, Forced
Antonyms: Willing, Eager
Example: This acknowledgement is almost grudging and apologetic.
Rhetoric (noun)
Speech or writing that is intended to influence people, but that is not completely honest or sincere. वक्रपटुता
Synonyms: Loftiness, Turgidity, Magniloquence
Example: His speech was dismissed as mere rhetoric by the opposition.
Tacitly (adverb)
In a way that is understood or implied without being directly stated. चुपचाप
Synonyms: Implicitly, Silently, Softly
Antonyms: Publicly, Loudly
Example: A government official tacitly accepted that new tests are needed.
Masquerade (noun)
A false show or pretence. स्वाँग
Synonyms: Deception, Façade, Disguise
Antonyms: Unmask, Reality
Example: Everday life is almost solely composed of a series of ritualized masquerades.
The editorial
Source: The Times of India · 9 Jan 2021Sanskrit is called deva bhasha, language of gods. It is regarded as a divine language. Sanskrit letters are called akshara, imperishable. They are neither created nor destroyed. When they are pronounced, they are not created; they become manifest. According to the Bhagavata Purana, the Sanskrit letters manifested from the mouth of Brahma with divisions such as svaras, vowels, and vyanjanas, consonants, according to the pronunciation.
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1. Synonym of Loom
2. Antonym of Implacably
3. Synonym of Vehemently
4. Antonym of Deliberately
5. Synonym of Masquerade
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