10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Apocryphal (adjective)
(of a story or statement) of doubtful authenticity, although widely circulated as being true. शंकायुक्त
Synonyms: Fictitious, Untrue, Fabricated, Spurious
Antonyms: Authentic, True
Example: Other stories that sound apocryphal are unfortunately true.
Bizarre (adjective)
Very strange or unusual. अजीब
Synonyms: Peculiar, Unexpected, Unconventional, Offbeat
Antonyms: Normal, Ordinary, Standard
Example: This is a bizarre situation, especially in comparison with the rules of the sea.
Fervent (adjective)
Having or showing very strong and sincere feelings about something. जोशीला
Synonyms: Passionate, Fervid, Vehement, Zealous
Antonyms: Unenthusiastic, Dispassionate, Frigid
Example: He was an outspoken abolitionist and a fervent supporter of Reconstruction.
Jettison (verb)
Abandon or discard (someone or something that is no longer wanted). फेंक देना
Synonyms: Throw away, Shed, Dump
Antonyms: Keep, Retain, Hold
Example: He was jettisoned as team coach after the defeat.
Skeezy (adjective)
Morally or physically disgusting or repulsive. घटिया
Synonyms: Slovenly, Sleazy, Distasteful, Disreputable
Example: I saw a skeezy man trying to pick up young girls in a bar.
Refurbish (verb)
Renovate and redecorate. नए जैसा करना
Synonyms: Renovate, Renew, Mend, Restore
Antonyms: Ruin, Destroy, Damage
Example: The premises have been completely refurbished in our corporate style.
Bewildered (adjective)
Confused. बराया हुआ
Synonyms: Perplexed, Puzzled, Baffled, Mystified
Antonyms: Lucid, Clear-Headed, Clear
Example: He turned around, with a bewildered look on his face.
Sophisticated (adjective)
(of a machine, system, or technique) developed to a high degree of complexity. प्रगतिशील
Synonyms: Advanced, Highly developed, Revolutionary, Trailblazing
Antonyms: Basic, Primitive
Example: In Edinburgh we had a sophisticated marketing system to work out who the audience was
Discretion (noun)
The freedom to decide what should be done in a particular situation. कार्य स्वाधीनता
Synonyms: Choice, Option, Preference
Example: Local authorities should use their discretion in setting the charges.
Obeisance (noun)
Deferential respect. अभिवादन
Synonyms: Respect, Homage, Adoration, Reverence
Antonyms: Disdain, Disregard, Scorn
Example: We need to return to the diplomatic obeisance to the United Nations.
The editorial
Source: The Hindu · 4 Apr 2021U.S. President Joe Biden faces a new challenge as the demand for not appointing donor ambassadors gains momentum.
Imagine this conversation. U.S. Senator: “Good morning, Ambassador designate. I see that you have been nominated as our Ambassador to Sri Lanka. Have you ever been to Colombo?
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1. Synonym of Refurbish
2. Antonym of Bizarre
3. Synonym of Sophisticated
4. Antonym of Apocryphal
5. Synonym of Obeisance
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