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Single so what
30,Jun,2019

10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning

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Unveil (verb)

Meaning: show or announce publicly for the first time. अनावरण करना

Synonyms: Divulge, Exhibit, Disclose, Uncover

Antonyms: Conceal, Mask, Enshroud, Screen

Example: The statue will be unveiled tomorrow.

Vacillating (adjective)

Meaning: wavering between different opinions or actions; irresolute. हिचकिचानेवाला, अस्थिरचित्त

Synonyms: Indecisive, Wavering, Dithering, Fickle

Antonyms: Resolute, Determined, Resolved, Undaunted

Example: He is vacillating between leaving and staying on.

Regressive (adjective)

Meaning: returning to a former or less developed state. प्रतिगामी

Synonyms: Reverting, Degenerating, Deteriorating, Backsliding

Antonyms: Progressive, Forward, Advancing, Developing

Example: The policy has been condemned as a regressive step.

Unfounded (adjective)

Meaning: having no foundation or basis in fact. निराधार

Synonyms: Baseless, Tenuous, Unsubstantiated, Speculative

Antonyms: Legitimate, Tenable, Defensible, Justifiable

Example: There were unfounded rumours of alcohol abuse.

Predominantly (adverb)

Meaning: mainly; for the most part. मुख्य रूप से, प्रभावपूर्णता से

Synonyms: Chiefly, Largely, Principally, For The Most Part

Antonyms: Partially, Moderately, Somewhat, In Part

Example: She is predominantly a dancer, but she also sings.

Upend (verb)

Meaning: set or turn (something) on its end or upside down. पलटना

Synonyms: Upset, Topple, Overturn, Flip Over, Invert

Antonyms: Right, Redress, Rectify, Restore, Correct

Example: His sudden reappearance upended all those efforts.

Explicitly (adverb)

Meaning: in a clear and detailed manner, leaving no room for confusion or doubt. स्पष्ट रूप से

Synonyms: Distinctly, Precisely, Categorically, Precisely, Unequivocally

Antonyms: Implicitly, Vaguely, Inaccurately, Dubiously

Example: The report states explicitly that the system was to blame.

Eminent (adjective)

Meaning: (of a person) famous and respected within a particular sphere. प्रख्यात

Synonyms: Prominent, Illustrious, Distinguished, Preeminent, Renowned, Exalted

Antonyms: Insignificant, Inferior, Ordinary, Unknown

Example: We are expecting the arrival of an eminent scientist.

Liaise (verb)

Meaning: cooperate on a matter of mutual concern. मिलकर काम करना

Synonyms: Cooperate, Coordinate, Network, Collaborate

Antonyms: Oppose, Break Up, Split Up, Part

Example: Our head office will liaise with the suppliers to ensure delivery.

Advent (noun)

Meaning: the arrival of a notable person or thing. आगमन

Synonyms: Initiation, Dawn, Materialization, Emergence

Antonyms: Parting, Departure, Disappearance, Retreat

Example: With the advent of the railways, tourism boomed.

The editorial

Source: The Times of India · 30 Jun 2019

Single women are all around, but they are invisibilised. They include women who didn’t get married and those who are no longer married, they are occasionally financially independent but more often they are vulnerable to varying degrees, disempowered by our social environment. The recently released UN global report on women shows that a significant number of households in India are headed by single mothers. These tend to be disproportionately poorer than dual-parent households.

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Synonyms and antonyms, the way exams ask them. Answers show as you tap.

1. Synonym of Upend

2. Antonym of Regressive

3. Synonym of Predominantly

4. Antonym of Unfounded

5. Synonym of Liaise

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