10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Apostle (noun)
A vigorous and pioneering advocate or supporter of a particular policy, idea, or cause. प्रेरित
Synonyms: Advocate, Apologist, Proponent
Antonyms: Opponent, Antagonist
Example: It suggests that the apostles of understanding are caught between two places.
Portend (verb)
Be a sign or warning that (something, especially something momentous or calamitous) is likely to happen. पूर्वाभास या पूर्वसूचना देना
Synonyms: Presage, Augur, Foreshadow
Example: The eclipses portend some major events.
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.
Foolhardy (adjective)
Recklessly bold or rash. असावधान
Synonyms: Incautious, Careless, Heedless, Thoughtless
Antonyms: Careful, Cautious, Prudent
Example: Fortunately, none of my students had been foolhardy enough to follow me.
Quibble (noun)
A small complaint or criticism, especially one that is not important. कमी शिकायत
Synonyms: Minor Criticism, Trivial Objection, Adverse Comment, Grumble
Antonyms: Concurrence, Consent, Conjunction, Concord
Example: The only quibble about this book is the lack of colour illustrations.
Fraught (adjective)
Filled with something unpleasant. भरपूर
Synonyms: Full of, Filled with, Rife with, Charged with
Antonyms: Empty, Void
Example: The treasure hunt was fraught with puzzles that had to be solved in order to find the fortune.
Edifice (noun)
A complex system of beliefs. गढ़ी
Synonyms: Fabric, Structure, Framework
Example: The concepts on which the edifice of capitalism was built.
Perdition (noun)
Complete and utter ruin. विनाश
Synonyms: Destruction, Doom
Example: She used her last banknote to buy herself a square meal before perdition.
Fervently (adverb)
In a way that shows very strong and sincere feelings about something. उत्साहसे
Synonyms: Passionately, Enthusiastically, Zealously, Warmly
Antonyms: Unwillingly, Casually, Lightly
Example: She prayed fervently for his complete recovery.
Harbinger (noun)
A sign that shows that something is going to happen soon, often something bad. सूचक
Synonyms: Signal, Herald, Sign, Indication
Example: It's the first crack of the bat that's the true harbinger of spring.
The editorial
Source: The Guardian · 24 Apr 2022President Emmanuel Macron faced Marine Le Pen, his far-right challenger, in a televised debate on Wednesday ahead of Sunday’s crucial runoff vote. The media agreed that Macron had largely dominated the exchanges. Viewers interviewed by pollsters agreed that Macron had been more convincing, more dynamic and more sincere.
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1. Synonym of Harbinger
2. Antonym of Foolhardy
3. Synonym of Quibble
4. Synonym of Portend
5. Synonym of Fraught
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