10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Subservient (adjective)
Ready to obey others unquestioningly. अधीन, आज्ञाकारी
Synonyms: Submissive, Servile, Obsequious, Sycophantic
Antonyms: Domineering, Disobedient, Assertive
Example: The philosophy is that the weak should be subservient to the strong.
Precept (noun)
A general rule intended to regulate behaviour or thought. नियम, उपदेश
Synonyms: Principle, Maxim, Tenet, Dictum
Example: The precepts of Buddhism.
Caveat (noun)
A warning to consider something before taking any more action. चेतावनी
Synonyms: Caution, Warning, Proviso, Stipulation
Example: A caveat against unfair practices.
Untenable (adjective)
Not able to be maintained or defended against attack or objection. अस्थिर, असमर्थनीय
Synonyms: Indefensible, Unarguable, Flimsy, Weak
Antonyms: Defensible, Tenable
Example: This argument is clearly untenable.
Ticklish (adjective)
A ticklish situation is one that needs to be dealt with carefully: नाज़ुक, मुश्किल, विवाद-ग्रस्त
Synonyms: Tricky, Delicate, Sensitive, Controversial , Vexatious
Antonyms: Uncontroversial, Undisputed
Example: Her skill in evading ticklish questions.
Meddle (verb)
Interfere in something that is not one's concern. हस्तक्षेप करना
Synonyms: Pry, Interfere, Intrude, Obtrude, Interlope
Antonyms: Avoid, Ignore
Example: I don't want him meddling in our affairs.
Annul (verb)
Declare invalid (an official agreement, decision, or result). अन्त करना, रद्द करना
Synonyms: Abrogate, Countermand, Revoke, Repeal
Antonyms: Restore, Enact, Validate, Ratify
Example: The elections were annulled by the general amid renewed protests.
Vaguely (adverb)
In a way that is uncertain, indefinite or unclear; roughly. अनिश्च्त रूप से
Synonyms: Nebulously, Obscurely, Inexplicitly, Inexplicably
Antonyms: Clearly, Definitely, Pellucidly
Example: He's vaguely familiar with the area.
Eminent (adjective)
(of a person) famous and respected within a particular sphere. प्रख्यात, प्रसिद्ध
Synonyms: Prominent, Distinguished, Notable, Prestigious, Exalted
Antonyms: Insignificant, Unimportant, Inferior, Uncelebrated
Example: Many eminent surgeons are on the hospitalʼs staff.
Unprecedented (adjective)
Never having happened or existed in the past. अभूतपूर्व, अपूर्व, अनोखा
Synonyms: Pioneering, Trailblazing, Extraordinary, New, Unique
Antonyms: Familiar, Hackneyed, Old ,Ordinary
Example: The scheme has been hailed as an unprecedented success.
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1. Synonym of Ticklish
2. Synonym of Caveat
3. Synonym of Unprecedented
4. Antonym of Meddle
5. Synonym of Subservient
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