10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Dash (verb)
Destroy or frustrate (hopes or expectations). चूरचूर करना
Synonyms: Shatter, Wreck, Crush, Ruin
Antonyms: Help, Assist
Example: The budget dashed hopes of an increase in funding.
Condone (verb)
Accept (behaviour that is considered morally wrong or offensive). माफ करना
Synonyms: Forgive, Pardon, Overlook
Antonyms: Condemn, Censure
Example: The concept of secrets leads on to group behaviours that are condoned but not desirable.
Hapless (adjective)
(especially of a person) unfortunate. भाग्यहीन
Synonyms: Unfortunate, Cursed, Luckless, Doomed
Antonyms: Fortunate, Blessed, Propitious
Example: It is not merely hapless tourists that are suffering in this unstable climate.
Rejig (verb)
Organize (something) differently. ठीक करना
Synonyms: Rearrange, Adjust, Alter
Example: It just meant a little inconvenience and rejigging a production line.
Ardent (adjective)
Very enthusiastic or passionate. उत्साही
Synonyms: Passionate, Fervent, Eager, Fierce
Antonyms: Passionate, Fervent, Eager, Fierce
Example: Your ardent and enthusiastic manner finds favour and could propel you to success.
Circumspect (adjective)
Wary and unwilling to take risks. सावधान, होशियार
Synonyms: Cautious, Prudent, Discreet, Heedful
Antonyms: Careless, Incautious, Thoughtless
Example: The officials were very circumspect in their statements.
Instrumental (adjective)
Important in making something happen. सहायक
Synonyms: Involved, Subservient, Conducive, Contributory, Ancillary
Antonyms: Unhelpful, Useless, Tangential
Example: They were highly instrumental in bringing the business to Newtown.
Succour (noun)
Assistance and support in times of hardship and distress. राहत
Synonyms: Aid, Help, Assistance, Support
Antonyms: Hindrance, Impediment, Obstruction
Example: Victims' families had no protection, no succour or support.
Ferocity (noun)
Aggressive behaviour. निठुरता क्रूरता
Synonyms: Barbarity, Savagery, Cruelty, Brutality
Antonyms: Gentleness, Mildness
Example: The sheer ferocity of its will would appear to preclude compromise.
Discreetly (adverb)
In a careful and prudent manner, especially in order to keep something confidential or to avoid embarrassment. सावधानी से
Synonyms: Prudently, Sensibly, Guardedly, Carefully
Antonyms: Partially, Inadequately
Example: Instead any price cuts are likely to be agreed discreetly with customers.
The editorial
Source: The Hindu · 10 Feb 2021The February coup has undone the comfortable space New Delhi’s Myanmar policy occupied for close to a decade.
The long-lingering power struggle in Naypyitaw has finally ended, and the Myanmar junta, led by General Min Aung Hlaing, has won the struggle, dashing decade-long hopes for a truly democratic Myanmar. The future of Myanmar’s democracy is uncertain, but the country, sandwiched between two powerful states competing for power and influence, is certain to be a key piece in the region’s geopolitics. Given its high-stakes in Myanmar, New Delhi would need to be nimble-footed and creative in its responses with well-thought-out strategic choices taking precedence over knee-jerk reactions.
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1. Synonym of Discreetly
2. Antonym of Dash
3. Synonym of Ardent
4. Antonym of Succour
5. Synonym of Circumspect
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