10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Confound (verb)
To prove somebody/something wrong. गलत साबित करना
Synonyms: Invalidate, Negate, Contradict, Counter, Go against
Antonyms: Support, Agree, Accept, Corroborate
Example: The rise in share prices confounded expectations.
Stultify (verb)
Cause to lose enthusiasm and initiative, especially as a result of a tedious or restrictive routine. अवरोध करना
Synonyms: Hamper, Impede, Obstruct, Suppress
Antonyms: Encourage, Allow
Example: A better formula for stultifying research is beyond contemplation.
Conspicuous (adjective)
Easy to see or notice. प्रत्यक्ष
Synonyms: Noticeable, Prominent, Striking
Antonyms: Unnoticeable, Invisible, Obscure
Example: The advertisements were all posted in a conspicuous place.
Usurp (verb)
To take somebody’s position and/or power without having the right to do this. अन्याय से ले लेना
Synonyms: Seize, Take Over, Arrogate, Appropriate, Wrest
Antonyms: Give in, Capitulate, Yield, Relent
Example: He attempted to usurp the principal’s authority.
Accentuate (verb)
To emphasize something or make it easier to notice. अधिक सुस्पष्ट करना
Synonyms: Emphasize, Underscore, Highlight, Point up, Give prominence to
Antonyms: De-emphasize, Divert attention from
Example: Her short hair accentuated her huge eyes.
Abomination (noun)
A thing that causes disgust or loathing. अति घृणा
Synonyms: Disgrace, Atrocity, Obscenity, Outrage
Antonyms: Delight, Joy
Example: People of taste in both countries, must be sickened by these abominations.
Traverse (verb)
Travel across or through. पार जाना
Synonyms: Cross, Travel over, Pass over, Go across
Antonyms: Go along, Proceed, Go on
Example: The region is traversed by several roads.
Squander (verb)
To waste money, time, etc. in a stupid or careless way. धन लुटाना
Synonyms: Waste, Misspend, Fritter away, Dissipate
Antonyms: Save, Conserve, Economize, Hoard, Set aside
Example: The team squandered several good scoring chances.
Whiff (noun)
A puff or breath of air or smoke. झोंका
Synonyms: Gust, Puff, Blast
Example: The servants disappeared as if they were whiffs of smoke blown away by the wind.
Muffle (verb)
Make (a sound) quieter or less distinct. आवाज़ दबाना
Synonyms: Dampen, Deaden, Suppress, Tone down
Antonyms: Increase, Amplify, Enhance
Example: The trade unions fear their voice within the party is being muffled.
The editorial
Source: The Times of India · 26 Apr 2021Attempts to ‘grow’ the human brain in the laboratory from stem cells and brain matter have given rise to a curious debate: would lab-grown brains — called brain organoids — have the capacity to be conscious or sentient, even though they are disembodied, and are artificially grown in a Petri dish? While the debate about whether brain organoids are conscious or not carries on in scientific circles, raising ethical and moral issues as well, let’s take a look at the human brain housed in our bodies and that we normally use on a daily basis to carry out several basic to complicated tasks.
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1. Synonym of Squander
2. Antonym of Abomination
3. Synonym of Usurp
4. Synonym of Whiff
5. Synonym of Confound
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