10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Embark (verb)
Meaning- Begin (a course of action). आरंभ करना
Synonyms: Begin, Start, Commence, Initiate
Antonyms: Disembark, Finish, End, Stop
Example: She embarked on a new career.
Aberration (noun)
Meaning- A fact, an action or a way of behaving that is not usual, and that may be unacceptable. असामान्य
Synonyms: Anomaly, Abnormality, Irregularity
Antonyms: Normality, Regularity, Routine
Example: A childless woman was regarded as an aberration, almost a social outcast.
Brazenly (adverb)
Meaning -In a bold and shameless way. निडरतापूर्वक
Synonyms: Boldly, Flagrantly, Fearlessly, Blatantly
Antonyms: Suavely, Civilly, Fearfully
Example: She had brazenly admitted allowing him back into the house.
Perilous (adjective)
Meaning- Very dangerous. ख़तरनाक
Synonyms: Dangerous, Risky, Parlous
Antonyms: Safe, Secure, Harmless, Innocuous
Example: For mothers and children, the situation is even more perilous.
Posit (verb)
Meaning- Put forward as fact or as a basis for argument. मानना
Synonyms: Postulate, Presume, Hypothesize
Antonyms: Deny, Reject, Refute
Example: They were forced to modify the political premises on which the regime was posited.
Portend (verb)
Meaning- 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.
Decipher (verb)
Meaning- To succeed in finding the meaning of something that is difficult to read or understand. समझना
Synonyms: Comprehend, Interpret, Perceive
Antonyms: Confuse, Misinterpret, Misunderstand
Example: Can anyone decipher his handwriting?
Embolden (verb)
Meaning- Give (someone) the courage or confidence to do something. साहस देना
Synonyms: Give courage, Encourage, Strengthen
Antonyms: Dishearten, Discourage, Daunt
Example: With such a majority, the administration was emboldened to introduce radical new policies.
Rapport (noun)
Meaning- A friendly relationship in which people understand each other very well. सौहार्द स्थापन
Synonyms: Affinity, Harmony, Mutual understanding, Concord
Antonyms: Incompatibility, Discord, Rancor
Example: She understood the importance of establishing a close rapport with clients.
Dwindle (verb)
Meaning- Diminish gradually in size, amount, or strength. कम होना
Synonyms: Diminish, Decrease, Decline, Shrink
Antonyms: Increase, Expand, Grow, Extend
Example: Support for the party has dwindled away to nothing.
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Source: The Economic Times · 2 Jul 2020This editorial is for Prime members
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1. Synonym of Rapport
2. Antonym of Dwindle
3. Synonym of Aberration
4. Antonym of Brazenly
5. Synonym of Perilous
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