10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Revulsion (noun)
A sense of disgust and loathing. घृणा
Synonyms: Repugnance, Abhorrence, Detestation, Abomination
Antonyms: Penchant, Predilection, Fondness, Like
Example: She was struck with revulsion at the sight of the dead animal.
Introspection (noun)
Examination of one's own thoughts and feelings. अंतर्निरीक्षण
Synonyms: Self- Contemplation, Self-Meditation, Self-Reflection, Self-Rumination
Example: Quiet introspection can be extremely valuable.
Coherent (adjective)
Logical and consistent. सुसंगत
Synonyms: Rational, Sound, Cogent, Sensible
Antonyms: Absurd, Illogical, Preposterous, Nonsensical
Example: The president has not presented a coherent plan for dealing with it.
Imbroglio (noun)
An extremely confused, complicated, or embarrassing situation. उलझन
Synonyms: Predicament, Plight, Quandary, Dilemma
Antonyms: Ease, Simplicity
Example: The hostages found themselves in an imbroglio when the two kidnappers began to fight.
Folly (noun)
The fact of being stupid, or a stupid action, idea, etc. मूर्खता
Synonyms: Lunacy, Imbecility, Asininity Fatuity
Antonyms: Prudence, Sagacity, Wisdom, Sapience
Example: It would be folly for the country to become involved in the war with India.
Euphemism (noun)
A mild or pleasant word group of words that is used instead of one that is unpleasant or offensive. कठोर बात को कोमल रीति से कहना
Synonyms: Genteelism, Substitute, Politeness, Nice-Nellyism
Antonyms: Dysphemism, Harshness, Ruthlessness
Example: Using “eliminate” as a euphemism for “kill”.
Cogitation (noun)
The action of thinking deeply about something. चिन्तन, सोच -विचार
Synonyms: Speculation, Brooding, Deliberation, Rumination, Musing
Example: After some cogitation, she decided to support them.
Ponderous (adjective)
Slow and clumsy because of great weight. बोझल, भारी-भरकम, कष्टकारक
Synonyms: Clumsy, Slow, Lumbering, Burdensome
Antonyms: Light, Airy, Ethereal, Feathery, Fluffy
Example: Those ponderous pachyderms more commonly known as elephants.
Mangle (verb)
Destroy or severely damage by tearing or crushing. नष्ट करना, खंड-खंड करना
Synonyms: Mutilate, Maim, Crumple, Disfigure, Lacerate
Antonyms: Repair, Revamp, Mend, Cure
Example: My sweater got mangled in the washing machine.
Clandestine (adjective)
Secret or hidden. चोरी छिपे का, गुप्त
Synonyms: Surreptitious, Stealthy, Covert, Undercover, Furtive
Antonyms: Visible, Exposed, Open, Overt, Public
Example: She undertook several clandestine operations for the CIA.
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1. Synonym of Imbroglio
2. Antonym of Folly
3. Synonym of Euphemism
4. Antonym of Revulsion
5. Synonym of Ponderous
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