15 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Intellectual (adjective)
Connected with or using a person’s ability to think in a logical way and understand things. बुद्धिजीवी
Synonyms: Highbrow, Intelligent, Thinker, Genius
Antonyms: Stupid, Foolish, Emotional, Lowbrow
Example: High levels of lead could damage the intellectual development of children.
Expose (verb)
To tell the true facts about a person or a situation, and show them/it to be dishonest, illegal, etc. खोलना
Synonyms: Disclose, Uncover, Reveal, Display
Antonyms: Cover, Conceal, Hide, Secret
Example: Undercover investigators exposed the scam.
Crater (noun)
A large hole in the ground caused by the explosion of a bomb or by something large hitting it. डुबकी
Synonyms: Depression, Dip, Abyss, Hole
Antonyms: Solid, Closing, Juncture, Closure
Example: The deal cratered when neither party could agree on the final price.
Semblance (noun)
A situation in which something seems to exist although this may not, in fact, be the case. झलक
Synonyms: Show, Guise, Pretense, Mask
Antonyms: Difference, Reality, Concrete, Dissimilarity
Example: He was executed without even the semblance of a fair trial.
Sanctimonious (adjective)
Giving the impression that you feel you are better and more moral than other people. पाखंडी
Synonyms: Hypocritical, Holier-than-thou, Pious, Insincere
Antonyms: Meek, Humble, Unsure, Modest
Example: He pretends to be very sanctimonious and virtuous.
Probity (noun)
The quality of being completely honest. ईमानदारी
Synonyms: Integrity, Honesty, Fairness, Virtue
Antonyms: Dishonesty, Corruption, Evil, Immoral
Example: They should always behave with probity.
Sleek (adjective)
Smooth and shiny. चिकना
Synonyms: Slick, Glossy, Shiny, Lustrous
Antonyms: Dull, Unkempt, Rough, Lusterless
Example: They want a sleek, prosperous industry of which they can be proud.
Flail (verb)
To move around without control. मरोडना
Synonyms: Thrash, Swing, Batter
Antonyms: Calm, Peace, Quiet
Example: They were flailing their arms to drive away the insects.
Resort (noun)
The act of using something, especially something bad or unpleasant, because nothing else is possible. सहारा
Synonyms: Resource, expedient, Recur
Antonyms: Avoid, Dodge, Abstain, Ignore
Example: They felt obliged to resort to violence.
Herald (verb)
To be a sign that something is going to happen. अग्रदूत
Synonyms: Adviser, Signal, Indication, Prophet
Antonyms: Conceal, Withhold, Suppress, Silence
Example: Rain heralds the arrival of spring.
Extraction (noun)
The act or process of removing or obtaining something from something else कुल
Synonyms: Descent, Parentage, Lineage, Eradication
Antonyms: Addition, Introduction, Insertion, Deposit
Example: His mother was a Bostonian of German extraction.
Replenish (verb)
To make something full again by replacing what has been used. भरने
Synonyms: Refill, Restock, Restore, Renew
Antonyms: Drain, Deplete, Waste, Empty
Example: He replenished his supply of wood in preparation for the winter.
Survey (noun)
The act of examining and recording the measurements, features, etc. of an area of land in order to make a map or plan of it. सर्वेक्षण
Synonyms: Study, Examine, Inspect, Scan
Antonyms: Ignore, Neglect, Overlook, Forget
Example: People were surveying the damage after the storm.
Perfunctory (adjective)
Done as a duty or habit, without real interest, attention or feeling. यन्त्रवत्
Synonyms: Superficial, Casual, Indifferent, Hasty
Antonyms: Attentive, Careful, Prudent, Diligent
Example: She asked a few perfunctory questions about my family and then ended the conversation.
Guzzle (verb)
To drink something quickly and in large amounts. घूँट
Synonyms: Gulp, Gobble, Drink, Hogg
Antonyms: Taste, Nibble, Sip, Pick
Example: He guzzled his beer and ordered another.
The editorial
Source: The Indian Express · 15 Nov 2022The T20 format had long moved on, but India caged themselves. A team led by Rahul Dravid and Rohit showed a lack of vision and daring. We need to take risks to win World Cups.
At Adelaide, it was a fortuitous road for India to the semi-final: Australian conditions, cricket in an untimely season, seemed to load the dice in favour of Indians. Batsmen didn’t have to extend themselves, they could just play the situation. The conditions helped the bowlers, who needed some assistance to do well. But once the clouds cleared up, India began to be found out: Against South Africa, and against Bangladesh, who choked else that would have been a lost cause too. Even against the Netherlands, the first ten overs were drab — they would play out 35 dot balls in that game. A Pakistan team can aim for a 150-160 run total and let their wondrous pack of bowlers defend; India cannot afford to do the same.
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1. Synonym of Sanctimonious
2. Antonym of Semblance
3. Synonym of Guzzle
4. Antonym of Extraction
5. Synonym of Resort
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