Tamil nadu’s blunder aiadmk backs agri reforms at centre its state farm loan waiver undercuts them

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Tamil nadu’s blunder  aiadmk backs agri reforms at centre  its state farm loan waiver undercuts them
09,Feb,2021

10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning

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Ingress (noun)

The act of entering a place. प्रवेश

Synonyms: Entry, Entrance, Access, Way in

Antonyms: Exit, Egress, Expulsion

Example: Railway systems depend on easy ingress and egress at numerous points along the route.

Farce (noun)

A situation or an event that is so unfair or badly organized that it becomes silly. अर्थहीनता तमाशा

Synonyms: Absurdity, Sham, Charade, Mockery

Antonyms: Sobriety, Gravity

Example: The trial was a complete farce.

Formidable (adjective)

Inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable. भयभीतकरनेवाला

Synonyms: Intimidating, Redoubtable, Foreboding

Antonyms: Tender, Mild, Gentle

Example: The first game after the enforced break was a tough encounter against formidable opponents.

Fledgling (noun)

A person or organization that is immature, inexperienced, or underdeveloped. अनुभवहीन

Synonyms: Emerging, Nestling, Dawning

Antonyms: Developed, Advanced, Cultivated

Example: Zimbabwe is an example of the pressure placed on fledgeling democracies in Africa.

Conundrum (noun)

A confusing problem or question that is very difficult to solve. समस्या

Synonyms: Problem, Difficult Question, Quandary

Antonyms: Blessing, Boon, Benison, Grace

Example: One of the most difficult conundrums for the experts.

Lucid (adjective)

Showing or having the ability to think clearly, especially in intervals between periods of confusion or insanity. सुस्पष्ट

Synonyms: Rational, Sane, In one’s right mind

Antonyms: Unreasonable, Vague

Example: Is it possible to conceive of madness without lucid intervals?

Ameliorate (verb)

To make better something that was bad or not good enough. सुधारना

Synonyms: Improve, Better, Amend, Refine

Antonyms: Worsen, Exacerbate, Deteriorate

Example: The new laws were designed to ameliorate the problem of chronic debt.

Whimsical (adjective)

Unusual and not serious in a way that is either funny or annoying. अस्थिर मनमौजी

Synonyms: Capricious, Protean, Wavering, Unpredictable, Fickle

Antonyms: Sensible, Serious, Prudent, Sane

Example: Much of his writing has a whimsical quality.

Niceties (noun)

A fine or subtle detail or distinction. ब्योरा

Synonyms: Fine Point, Subtlety, Nuance, Refinement, Detail

Antonyms: Imprecision, Inaccuracy, Inexactness

Example: The nicety of her spelling allowed her to win both the local and state spelling bees.

Baulk (verb)

Thwart or hinder (a plan or person). रोकना

Synonyms: Impede, Obstruct, Prevent, Stop

Antonyms: Support, Promote

Example: I got baulked by slower cars a couple of times and Jonny caught me.

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Source: The Times of India · 9 Feb 2021

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

1. Synonym of Formidable

2. Antonym of Niceties

3. Synonym of Conundrum

4. Antonym of Ameliorate

5. Synonym of Lucid

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