10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Disparaging (adjective)
Expressing the opinion that something is of little worth. अपमानजनक
Synonyms: Derogatory, Contemptuous, Pejorative, Deprecatory
Antonyms: Commendatory, Appreciative, Admiring
Example: He even worked in a few disparaging remarks about the Pakistani team.
Lean (adjective)
Offering little reward, substance, or nourishment. थोड़ा
Synonyms: Meagre, Scanty, Sparse, Deficient
Antonyms: Abundant, Bountiful
Example: In such lean times, we must search for crumbs of comfort.
Woo (verb)
Seek the favour, support, or custom of. समर्थन माँगना
Synonyms: Pursue, Seek the support of, Try to cultivate
Antonyms: Ignore, Discourage
Example: Political parties have roped in Bollywood stars only to woo the young.
Modest (adjective)
(of an amount, rate, or level) relatively moderate, limited, or small. मामूली
Synonyms: Moderate, Acceptable, Fair, Unexceptional
Antonyms: Substantial, Significant, Huge
Example: Their boards give them stock options but in relatively modest amounts.
Confined (adjective)
(of a space) restricted in area or volume. सीमित
Synonyms: Cramped, Constricted, Limited
Antonyms: Free, Liberated
Example: Another feature solves the problem of how to have a leisure area in a confined space.
Abridged (adjective)
(of a piece of writing) having been shortened. संकुचित
Synonyms: Shortened, Contracted, Reduced, Truncated
Antonyms: Expanded, Full- length
Example: An abridged version of this article can be found in the December edition of the magazine.
Hastily (adverb)
With excessive speed or urgency. शीघ्रता पूर्वक
Synonyms: Hurriedly, Briskly, Rapidly, Swiftly
Antonyms: Carefully, Slowly
Example: The strength of local feeling was such that they were hastily withdrawn.
Ingrained (adjective)
(of a habit, an attitude, etc.) that has existed for a long time and is therefore difficult to change. अंतर्निहित
Synonyms: Entrenched, Deep-rooted, Established, Firm
Antonyms: Unfixed, Temporary, Short-lived
Example: The belief that we should do our duty is deeply ingrained in most of us.
Glaring (adjective)
Highly obvious or conspicuous. प्रत्यक्ष
Synonyms: Obtrusive, Outrageous, Striking, Unmistakable
Antonyms: Obscure, Unnoticeable
Example: A quick look at the Club's website highlights a glaring omission.
Insidious (adjective)
Spreading gradually or without being noticed, but causing serious harm. प्रच्छन्न रूप से
Synonyms: Subtle, Stealthy, Artful, Tricky
Antonyms: Harmless, Honest, Fair
Example: This trade recession will be just as insidious in its effects as any market blowout.
The editorial
Source: The Times of India · 7 Apr 2021In a week marked by sharp contrasts, India demonstrated its awesome vaccination capacity notching 4.3 million inoculations in a day, while also recording the highest daily infection count globally. The fatality rate is also uncomfortably high. Clearly 5, 6 or 10 million daily vaccinations are within our reach. Yet we are stumbling badly. Despite beating down the first peak without lockdowns, panicky reactions to the second wave have set in. Markets, consumption trends and service sector pillars like retail chains, hotels and malls have begun to feel the pressure of a new round of lockdowns, movement restrictions and night curfews acutely. A repeat of last year’s dehumanising migrant worker exodus mustn’t happen.
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1. Synonym of Ingrained
2. Antonym of Insidious
3. Synonym of Disparaging
4. Antonym of Modest
5. Synonym of Woo
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