10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Inevitable (noun)
Meaning: a situation that is unavoidable. अटल
Synonyms: Inescapable, Ineluctable, Certain, Inexorable, Unpreventable
Antonyms: Evitable, Uncertain, Avertible, Evadable
Example: The scandal made her resignation inevitable.
Commensurate (adjective)
Meaning: corresponding in size or degree; in proportion अनुरूप
Synonyms: Proportionate, Appropriate, Equivalent, Tantamount
Antonyms: Unfitting, Irregular, Asymmetrical
Example: Employees are paid salaries commensurate with those of teachers.
Gloom (noun)
Meaning: a state of depression or despondency. मायूसी
Synonyms: Glumness, Dolefulness, Dejection, Melancholy, Despondency
Antonyms: Joy, Felicity, Glee, Jubilation, Elation, Euphoria
Example: Her death left him with a terrible sense of gloom.
Overstate (verb)
Meaning: represent (something) as being larger, better, or worse than it really is. बढ़ा-चढ़ाकर कहना
Synonyms: Exaggerate, Overplay, Overemphasize, Catastrophize, Embroider
Antonyms: Understate, Downplay, Downgrade, Trivialize
Example: I overstated my case to make my point.
Emanate (verb)
Meaning: (of something abstract but perceptible) issue or spread out from (a source) उत्पन्न होना
Synonyms: Originate, Emerge, Stem, Derive
Antonyms: withdraw, absorb, terminate
Example: These volcanoes emanate certain poisonous gases.
Hefty (adjective)
Meaning: (of a number or amount) impressively large. बहुत ज्यादा या बडा
Synonyms: Substantial, Considerable, Extortionate, Whopping, Thumping
Antonyms: Paltry, Trifling, Mingy, Puny
Example: The film also contains a hefty dose of comedy.
Glut (noun)
Meaning: an excessively abundant supply of something. बहुतायत
Synonyms: Surplus, Surfeit, Profusion, Deluge, Nimiety
Antonyms: Dearth, Paucity, Meagerness, Scantiness, Inadequacy
Example: The glut of coffee led to a sharp drop in prices.
Exacerbate (verb)
Meaning: make (a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling) worse. गंभीरता बढ़ाना, ख़राब करना
Synonyms: Aggravate, Inflame, Augment, Exaggerate, Intensify, Heighten
Antonyms: Improve, Alleviate, Soothe, Assuage, Mollify
Example: Interfering now would only exacerbate the situation.
Nurture (verb)
Meaning: care for and protect (someone or something) while they are growing. पालन - पोषण करना
Synonyms: Foster, Rear, Nourish, Encourage, Cultivate
Antonyms: Neglect, Hinder, Deprive, Inhibit
Example: She wants to stay at home and nurture her children.
Culminate (verb)
Meaning: reach a climax or point of highest development. समापन, पराकाष्ठा पर पहुंचना
Synonyms: Peak, Climax, Conclude, Terminate, Wind Up
Antonyms: Commence, Begin, Peter Out, Develop
Example: Their summer tour will culminate at a spectacular concert in London.
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Source: Spotting Error · 5 May 2019This editorial is for Prime members
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2. Antonym of Gloom
3. Synonym of Glut
4. Antonym of Commensurate
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