10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Impetus (noun)
Something that encourages a particular activity. प्रोत्साहन, प्रेरणा
Synonyms: Impulse, Incentive, Stimulus, Motivation
Antonyms: Discouragement, Despair, Dismay
Example: The recent publicity surrounding homelessness has given fresh impetus to the cause.
Fortitude (noun)
The strength of mind that enables a person to endure pain or hardship. धैर्य, साहस
Synonyms: Courage, Bravery, Mettle, Perseverance
Antonyms: Cowardice, Timidity, Timorousness, Coyness
Example: She endured her illness with great fortitude.
Tenacious (adjective)
Persisting in existence; not easily dispelled. दृढ़, अटल
Synonyms: Pertinacious, Indefatigable, Obstinate, Stubborn
Antonyms: Irresolute, Yielding. Relenting
Example: Sally is a tenacious opponent – she never gives in.
Overture (noun)
An introduction to something more substantial. प्रस्तावना, परिचय
Synonyms: Prelude, Preliminary, Introduction, Prologue
Antonyms: Finish, Ending, Conclusion, Epilogue
Example: The government has made a significant peace overture by opening the door to negotiation.
Taking time by the forelock (idiom)
To act decisively or to accept an opportunity without hesitation. मौक़े का फ़ायदा उठाना
Synonyms: Move , Act, Make Hay While The Sun Shines, Strike When The Iron Is Hot
Example: What are you waiting for? Take time by the forelock andaccept that fantastic internship!
Portent (noun)
A sign or warning that a momentous or calamitous event is likely to happen. सगुन, पूर्वसूचना
Synonyms: Prognostication, Harbinger, Augury, Omen
Example: A red sky in the morning can be a portent of a coming storm.
Immiserate (verb)
Cause to become poor or impoverished. गरीब बनाना
Synonyms: Pauparize, Poverty, Destitution, Deprive
Antonyms: Opulence, Affluence, Prosperity
Example: The immiseration of the working class.
Feasible (adjective)
Possible and practical to do easily or conveniently. संभव
Synonyms: Practicable, Workable, Viable, Possible
Antonyms: Impractical, Unattainable, Implausible
Example: Driving with your eyes closed is not feasible.
Infirmity (noun)
Physical or mental weakness. दुर्बलता
Synonyms: Frailty, Decrepitude, Debility, Feebleness
Antonyms: Robustness, Vigour, Potency, Firmness
Example: Old age and infirmity come to men and women alike.
Embellish (verb)
Make (something) more attractive by the addition of decorative details or features. संवारना, सजाना
Synonyms: Adorn, Decorate, Garnish, Embroider
Antonyms: Spoil, Blemish, Disfigure
Example: A book embellished with colourful illustrations.
The editorial
Source: The Hindu · 12 Nov 2018The Opposition should see in the Karnataka byelection results a goad for united action.
Karnataka has done it a second time in a year, this year. The coming together of the Congress and Janata Dal (Secular), post-poll in May 2018, and the inauguration of the H.D. Kumaraswamy-led coalition government was its first contribution to opposition consolidation. The Congress-JD(S) alliance winning four of the five by-elections in Karnataka earlier this week is its second.
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1. Synonym of Fortitude
2. Antonym of Infirmity
3. Synonym of Feasible
4. Synonym of Taking time by the forelock
5. Synonym of Tenacious
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