10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Propriety (noun)
The condition of being right, appropriate, or fitting. औचित्य
Synonyms: Correctness, Suitability, Appropriateness, Morality
Antonyms: Inappropriateness, Unsuitability, Immorality
Example: Nobody questioned the propriety of her being there alone.
Demystify (verb)
Make (a difficult subject) clearer and easier to understand. स्पष्ट करना
Synonyms: Explain, Clarify, Elucidate
Antonyms: Obscure, Obfuscate
Example: This book attempts to demystify technology.
Usher (verb)
Show or guide (someone) somewhere. रास्ता दिखाना
Synonyms: Escort, Accompany, Lead the way, Guide, Convoy
Antonyms: Neglect, Ignore, Disregard
Example: The secretary ushered me into his office.
Dismantle (verb)
To take apart a machine or structure so that it is in separate pieces. विघटित करना
Synonyms: Dissemble, Take apart, Take to pieces
Antonyms: Assemble, Construct, Build
Example: I had to dismantle the engine in order to repair it.
Jeopardise (verb)
To risk harming or destroying something/somebody. खतरेमेंडालना
Synonyms: Threaten, Endanger, Imperil, Risk
Antonyms: Save, Protect, Guard, Safeguard
Example: He would never do anything to jeopardise his career.
Nebulous (adjective)
(of a concept) vague or ill-defined. अनिश्चित
Synonyms: Unclear, Indefinite, Hazy
Antonyms: Clear, Definite
Example: This is the first in a series that explores the nebulous connection between modern art and cartooning.
Watchdog (noun)
A person or group that monitors the practices of companies providing a particular service or utility. हितप्रहरी
Synonyms: Ombudsman, Observer, Supervisor
Example: The trading watchdog is currently undertaking a review of estate agents' practices.
Malady (noun)
A serious problem. ख़राबी
Synonyms: Ailment, Complaint, Bug
Example: The United States is waking up from a serious malady.
Hell-bent (adjective)
Determined to achieve something at all costs. अडिग
Synonyms: Determined, Resolved, Dead-set
Antonyms: Half-hearted, Indifferent
Example: She's hell-bent on leaving.
Lament (noun)
A passionate expression of grief or sorrow. विलाप
Synonyms: Wail, Groan, Moan
Antonyms: Fortune, Wonder
Example: His mother's night-long laments for his father.
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Source: The Hindu · 30 Jan 2022The practices followed by Tamil Nadu can be replicated to facilitate social advancement throughout India.
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1. Synonym of Usher
2. Synonym of Malady
3. Synonym of Watchdog
4. Antonym of Hell-bent
5. Synonym of Demystify
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