10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Profound (adjective)
(of a state, quality, or emotion) very great or intense. गम्भीर अत्यंत
Synonyms: Intense, Great, Extreme, Deep
Antonyms: Moderate, Light
Example: My father's death had a profound effect on us all.
Foster (verb)
Encourage the development of (something, especially something desirable). प्रोत्साहन देना
Synonyms: Encourage, Stimulate, Cultivate, Strengthen
Antonyms: Hinder, Ignore, Suppress
Example: The teacher's task is to foster learning.
Mendicant (noun)
A beggar. भिखारी
Synonyms: Tramp, Vagrant, Vagabond
Example: As mendicantsthey were accustomed to travel and not interested in personal gain.
Sway (noun)
Power or influence over somebody. दबाव डालना
Synonyms: Command, Control, Rule, Authority
Antonyms: Powerlessness, Weakness, Incompetence, Incapability
Example: He was quick to exploit those who fell under his sway.
Entourage (noun)
A group of people attending or surrounding an important person. अनुगामी
Synonyms: Retinue, Escort, Cortege, Suite
Antonyms: Leader, Chief
Example: He arrived in his plane with an entourage of officials and media people from Cameroon.
Edifice (noun)
A large impressive building. गृह
Synonyms: Building, Structure, Construction, Architecture
Example: The whole edifice of our civilization is built on hard work, trust and decency.
Intrepid (adjective)
Fearless; adventurous (often used for rhetorical or humorous effect). निर्भीक
Synonyms: Fearless, Undaunted, Unafraid, Audacious
Antonyms: Fearful, Timid, Cowardly
Example: An intrepid adventurer will persist all the way to the end of the line.
Sprawling (adjective)
Spreading in an untidy way. बेतरतीबी से फैला हुआ
Synonyms: Straggling, Spreading, Stretching
Example: The restaurant has a sprawling indoor and outdoor dining area.
Embark (verb)
Begin (a course of action). आरंभ करना
Synonyms: Begin, Start, Commence, Initiate
Antonyms: Disembark, Finish, End, Stop
Example: She embarked on a new career.
Ham-handed (adjective)
Clumsy or bungling. बेअदब भद्दा
Synonyms: Incompetent, Inept, Amateurish, Maladroit
Antonyms: Dexterous, Expert, Deft
Example: It is clear there are people whose jobs are threatened by this ham-handed completely cynical exercise.
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Source: The Hindu · 14 Feb 2021India’s leaders must recommit themselves to the ideas and activism of environmentalists involved with Uttarakhand.
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1. Synonym of Profound
2. Synonym of Sprawling
3. Synonym of Intrepid
4. Synonym of Edifice
5. Synonym of Ham-handed
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