10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Sluggish (adjective)
Slow-moving or inactive. सुस्त, आलसी
Synonyms: Languid, Torpid, Lethargic, Indolent
Antonyms: Brisk, Active, Lively, Vigorous
Example: The sluggish pace of the project is worrisome.
Extraneous (adjective)
Irrelevant or unrelated to the subject being dealt with. बाहरी, असम्बद्ध, असंगत
Synonyms: Impertinent, Irrelevant, Inapposite, Unconnected
Antonyms: Germane, Relevant, Pertinent, Appropriate
Example: These questions are extraneous to the issue being discussed.
Belligerent (adjective)
Eager to fight or argue. लड़ाकू, युद्धरत
Synonyms: Bellicose, Truculent, Pugnacious, Hostile, Aggressive
Antonyms: Friendly, Affable, Conciliatory, Amicable
Example: She was so belligerent that I gave up trying to explain.
Fortitude (noun)
The strength of mind that enables a person to endure pain or hardship. धैर्य, साहस, दृढ़ता
Synonyms: Courage, Bravery, Resilience, Mettle
Antonyms: Cowardice, Timorousness, Timidity, Pusillanimity
Example: She endured her illness with great fortitude.
Reckon (verb)
To think or believe: मानना, अनुमान किया जाना
Synonyms: Consider, Estimate, Suppose, Surmise
Example: I Reckon It's Going To Rain.
Crevice (noun)
A narrow opening, especially in a rock or wall. दरार, छिद्र
Synonyms: Crack, Fissure, Cleft, Chink, Interstice
Antonyms: Closing, Juncture, Joint
Example: Many creatures hide in crevices in the rock.
Apprehensive (adjective)
Anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen. भयभीत, चिंतित, आशंकित
Synonyms: Anxious, Worried, Nervous, Concerned
Antonyms: Unimportant, Unknown, Ordinary, Common
Example: With recent job cuts, Kate is apprehensive about losing her job
Equanimity (noun)
Calmness and composure, especially in a difficult situation. समभाव, धीरज
Synonyms: Poise, Aplomb, Imperturbability, Composure
Antonyms: Agitation, Frustration, Irascibility, Perturbation
Example: During the horrible storm, it was hard for us to focus and maintain our equanimity.
Gaunt (adjective)
Very thin, especially because of sickness or hunger. दुबला-पतला, मरियल
Synonyms: Emaciated, Haggard, Cadaverous, Skeletal
Antonyms: Plump, Corpulent, Rotund, Obese, Chubby
Example: He was also suffering from the flu, which made him appear gaunt and ill.
Grin (noun)
A broad smile. मुस्कराहट, हंसी
Synonyms: Sneer, Smirk, Laugh, Simper
Antonyms: Gloom, Glower, Grimace, Sulk
Example: I assumed things had gone well for him because he had a big grin on his face.
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Source: The Hindu · 15 Jul 2018The Centre’s cautious stand keeps the focus only on the need to decriminalise gay sex.
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1. Synonym of Grin
2. Antonym of Sluggish
3. Synonym of Extraneous
4. Antonym of Gaunt
5. Synonym of Reckon
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