4 words from this editorial with Hindi meaning
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Austerity (noun)
Severe cutting of public spending; also extreme plainness or self-denial. मितव्ययिता, कठोर कटौती
Synonyms: Frugality, Thrift, Retrenchment, Severity
Antonyms: Extravagance, Luxury, Indulgence, Lavishness
Example: Years of austerity left the town's hospitals short of staff.
Lopsided (adjective)
Uneven or unbalanced, with one side heavier or larger. एकतरफा, असंतुलित
Synonyms: Unbalanced, Asymmetrical, Uneven, Skewed
Antonyms: Balanced, Symmetrical, Even, Level
Example: The match ended in a lopsided victory for the home team.
Seductive (adjective)
Very attractive and tempting, often in a misleading way. लुभावना, मोहक
Synonyms: Tempting, Alluring, Enticing, Beguiling
Antonyms: Repulsive, Unappealing, Off-Putting, Repellent
Example: Quick money schemes are seductive, but most end in losses.
Scrupulous (adjective)
Very careful, thorough and honest about doing things correctly. अत्यंत सावधान एवं ईमानदार
Synonyms: Meticulous, Painstaking, Conscientious, Punctilious
Antonyms: Careless, Negligent, Unscrupulous, Slapdash
Example: The auditor was scrupulous about checking every receipt.
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Source: Indian Express Topic · 7 Sep 2026This editorial is for Prime members
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1. Synonym of Scrupulous
2. Antonym of Lopsided
3. Synonym of Austerity
4. Antonym of Seductive
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