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10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning

Read the words first, then the editorial: you will meet them in the text and remember them. Tap a word for its dictionary page.

Envoy (noun)

A messenger or representative, especially one on a diplomatic mission. दूत

Synonyms: Representative, Delegate, Deputy, Agent

Antonyms: Receiver, Nonrepresentative, Atypical, Undemocratic

Example: ‘Bush sent a peace envoy to Northern Ireland.

Reciprocal (adjective)

The practice of exchanging things, actions, or services for mutual benefit, often based on the principle of fairness and balance. परस्परता

Synonyms: Mutuality, Exchange, Cooperation, Give-And-Take.

Antonyms: One-Sidedness, Imbalance, Selfishness, Inequity.

Example: Successful relationships are built on reciprocity, where both people give and receive equally.

Interactive (adjective)

Act in such a way as to have an effect on each other. बातचीत

Synonyms: Collaborate, Combine, Connect, Cooperate

Antonyms: Discord, Divide, Part, Separation

Example: Dominique's teacher says that she interacts well with the other children.

Ambitious (adjective)

Having or showing a strong desire and determination to succeed. महत्वाकांक्षी

Synonyms: Aspiring, Determined, Forceful, Pushy

Antonyms: Lethargic, Unenthusiastic, Content, Easy

Example: Your plans for the future are very ambitious.

Tremendous (adjective)

Very large or great अधिक

Synonyms: Huge, Enormous, Immense, Colossal, Massive

Antonyms: Tiny, Small, Slight, Soft

Example: He has a tremendous amount of energy.

Tolerance (noun)

Allow the existence, occurrence, or practice of (something that one dislikes or disagrees with) without interference. सहन करना

Synonyms: Allow, Permit, Authorize, Sanction

Antonyms: Deny, Disagree, Disallow, Dispute

Example: The teacher cannot tolerate eating on the class.

Divulging (verb)

Make known (private or sensitive information). उजागर

Synonyms: Admit, Blab, Communicate, Disclose

Antonyms: Conceal, Cover, Hide, Keep

Example: Someone divulged their plans to their competitors.

Clarified (verb)

Make (a statement or situation) less confused and more comprehensible स्पष्ट किया

Synonyms: Simplify, Explain, Explicate, Define

Antonyms: Complicate, Confuse, Question, Mix Up

Example: Her explanation did not clarify matters much.

Consistently (adverb)

Always behaving or happening in a similar, especially positive, way. अटल

Synonyms: Dependable, Logical, Persistent, Rational

Antonyms: Conflictive, Incompatible, Improper

Example: Her work is of a consistent standard.

Hurdle (noun)

One of a series of upright frames over which athletes in a race must jump. बाधा

Synonyms: Obstacle, Difficulty, Problem, Barrier

Antonyms: Advantage, Aid, Assistance, Ease

Example: He won a medal in the high hurdles.

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Source: The Hindu · 23 Dec 2024

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1. Synonym of Reciprocal

2. Antonym of Tolerance

3. Synonym of Tremendous

4. Antonym of Envoy

5. Synonym of Ambitious

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