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23,Oct,2021

10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning

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Deterrent (noun)

A thing that discourages or is intended to discourage someone from doing something. डराकर रोकने वाला

Synonyms: Dissuasion, Discouragement, Restraint

Antonyms: Stimulus, Encouragement

Example: Cameras are a major deterrent to crime.

Covert (adjective)

Not openly acknowledged or displayed. छिपा हुआ

Synonyms: Secret, Hidden, Furtive

Antonyms: Overt, Public

Example: Police have been monitoring the site and using covert surveillance to trap the troublemakers.

Mind-Boggling (adjective)

Overwhelming; startling. विलक्षण

Synonyms: Impressive, Remarkable, Exceptional, Extraordinary

Antonyms: Uninteresting, Monotonous

Example: Plans are still lacking on coping with the mind-boggling problems brought about by mass tourism.

Overawe (verb)

Impress (someone) so much that they are silent or inhibited. अविभूत करना

Synonyms: Daunt, Terrify, Cow, Frighten

Antonyms: Encourage, Embolden

Example: He insists he is not overawed by the challenge of winning the South.

Anticipate (verb)

To expect something. पूर्वानुमान करना

Synonyms: Expect, Foresee, Think likely, Predict, Forecast, Foretell

Antonyms: Be unready, Be surprised, Be amazed

Example: It was anticipated that the rains would slow the military campaign.

Devise (verb)

To invent something new or a new way of doing something. ईजादकरना

Synonyms: Think up, Concoct, Invent, Come up with, Formulate

Antonyms: Imitate, Copy, Replicate, Duplicate

Example: A new system has been devised to control traffic in the city.

Bottom Line (noun)

The fundamental and most important factor. आधार-रेखा

Synonyms: Crux, Core, Essence, Nub

Example: The bottom line is I'm just thankful to be in this position.

Endowment (noun)

An income or form of property given or bequeathed to someone. विरासत

Synonyms: Bequest, Legacy, Inheritance

Example: They would also give top universities massive endowments to free them from state interference.

Adept (adjective)

Very skilled or proficient at something. निपुण

Synonyms: Expert, Proficient, Talented

Antonyms: Inept, Incompetent

Example: Other countries are more adept at keeping their judges in check.

Despair (noun)

The complete loss or absence of hope. निराशा

Synonyms: Hopelessness, Distress, Anguish

Antonyms: Hope, Cheer, Joy

Example: A deep sense of despair overwhelmed him.

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1. Synonym of Deterrent

2. Synonym of Bottom Line

3. Synonym of Overawe

4. Synonym of Endowment

5. Synonym of Devise

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