10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Reckon (verb)
To be generally considered to be something. विचार करना
Synonyms: Regard as, Consider, View, Think of as, Hold to be
Antonyms: Ignore, Disregard, Neglect, Discard
Example: The event organized by them was reckoned a failure.
Disconcerting (adjective)
Causing one to feel unsettled. परेशान कर देने वाला
Synonyms: Unsettling, Unnerving, Troubling, Worrying
Antonyms: Pleasing, Soothing
Example: He has a disconcerting habit of talking very seriously and then suddenly withdrawing.
Bandwagon (noun)
An activity that more and more people are becoming involved in. जुनून
Synonyms: Craze, Trend, Rage, Mania, Fad, Vogue
Antonyms: Indifference, Balance, Coolness
Example: The World Cup bandwagon is starting to roll.
Pronounced (adjective)
Very noticeable or marked. सुस्पष्ठ
Synonyms: Conspicuous, Evident, Noticeable, Marked
Antonyms: Unnoticeable, Obscure, Vague
Example: He renders poems with pronounced literary value and a distinct aesthetic.
Embolden (verb)
Give (someone) the courage or confidence to do something. साहस देना
Synonyms: Give courage, Encourage, Strengthen
Antonyms: Dishearten, Discourage, Daunt
Example: With such a majority, the administration was emboldened to introduce radical new policies.
Rapprochement (noun)
(especially in international affairs) an establishment or resumption of harmonious relations. मेल-जोल
Synonyms: Reuniting, Reunion, Reconciliation
Antonyms: Hostility, Aloofness, Antagonism
Example: Policies aimed at bringing about a rapprochement with China.
Disgruntled (adjective)
Angry or dissatisfied. असन्तुष्टक्रोधी
Synonyms: Dissatisfied, Displeased, Annoyed, Irritated
Antonyms: Contented, Pleased, Satisfied
Example: Judges receive letters from disgruntled members of the public.
Unshackle (verb)
Liberate; set free. मुक्त करना
Synonyms: Release, Loose
Antonyms: Incarcerate, Suppress
Example: Our problem has been unshackling ourselves from the idea of empire.
Concerted (adjective)
Jointly arranged or carried out. संयुक्त
Synonyms: Joint, Coordinated, Combined, Collaborative, United
Antonyms: Separate, Individual, Sole, Solitary
Example: A concerted effort from community residents led to the formation of an effective neighborhood watch.
Pacify (verb)
Quell the anger, agitation, or excitement of. शांत करना
Synonyms: Calm down, Soothe, Content
Antonyms: Agitate, Enrage
Example: The traffic policeman, who arrives late, tries to pacify everyone.
The editorial
Source: The Times of India · 23 Aug 2021In gathering momentum for a caste census Bihar CM Nitish Kumar met PM Narendra Modi with a multi-party grouping, including his opponent Tejashwi Yadav.
Afterwards the RJD scion asked: Animals and trees are counted then why not castes? This is powerful framing, suggesting that only a most natural thing is being demanded here, and further it is a thing that is a natural requirement for better administration of welfare schemes in India.
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1. Synonym of Rapprochement
2. Antonym of Concerted
3. Synonym of Disgruntled
4. Antonym of Bandwagon
5. Synonym of Embolden
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