10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Reprehensible (adjective)
Deserving censure or condemnation. निन्दनीय, दोषारोपण करने योग्य
Synonyms: Culpable , Blameworthy, Censurable, Reproachable
Antonyms: Blameless, Faultless, Impeccable, Irreproachable
Example: His conduct, though morally reprehensible, is not a crime.
Impetus (noun)
Something that encourages a particular activity or makes that activity more energetic or effective: प्रेरणा, प्रोत्साहन
Synonyms: Impulse, Stimulant, Momentum, Encouragement
Antonyms: Hindrance, Disincentive
Example: The bank loan gave me the impetus to set up my business.
Aegis (noun)
The protection, backing, or support of a particular person or organization. संरक्षण
Synonyms: Auspice, Backing, Patronage, Protection
Example: The project was set up under the aegis of the university.
Shenanigans (noun)
Secret or dishonest activity or maneuvering. धोखाधड़ी, छल-कपट
Synonyms: Buffoonery, Tomfoolery, Chicanery, Mischief
Antonyms: Fair-Play, Integrity
Example: The chairman was accused of financial shenanigans.
Clout (noun)
Influence or power, especially in politics or business. प्रभाव
Synonyms: Influence, Dominance, Power, Leverage
Antonyms: Helplessness, Impotency, Powerlessness, Weakness
Example: The two firms have enormous clout in financial markets.
Insinuate (verb)
To suggest, without being direct, that something unpleasant is true: इशारा करना, संकेत करना
Synonyms: Allude, Hint, Imply, Suggest
Antonyms: Announce, Declare, Proclaim
Example: She insinuated (that) I’m getting fat.
Sporadic (adjective)
Occurring at irregular intervals or only in a few places. छितराया हुआ
Synonyms: Intermittent, Spasmodic, Infrequent, Scattered
Antonyms: Frequent, Regular, Steady, Continuous
Example: He attends school sporadically.
Congregation (noun)
A group of people assembled for religious worship. धार्मिक सभा
Synonyms: Assemblage, Conference, Convocation, Muster
Example: A congregation of nuns.
Blatant (adjective)
(of bad behaviour) done openly and unashamedly. खुल्लम-खुल्ला, स्पष्ट
Synonyms: Flagrant, Brazen, Insolent, Undisguised
Antonyms: Imperceptible, Inconspicuous, Unnoticeable, Unobtrusive
Example: The drunk driver’s blatant disregard for the lives of others earned him seven years in prison.
Mitigate (verb)
To make something less severe or less unpleasant. कम करना
Synonyms: Mollify, Alleviate, Attenuate, Palliate
Antonyms: Aggravate, Exacerbate, Intensify
Example: Getting a lot of sleep and drinking plenty of fluids can mitigate the effects of the flu.
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1. Synonym of Blatant
2. Antonym of Reprehensible
3. Synonym of Shenanigans
4. Antonym of Insinuate
5. Synonym of Congregation
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