10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Annihilation (noun)
Complete destruction or obliteration. विनाश
Synonyms: Destruction, Decimation, Wiping Out, Eradication, Demolition, Extermination
Antonyms: Protection, Shield, Preservation, Guard
Example: She has the power of annihilation and destruction.
Aberration (noun)
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.
Scepticism (noun)
An attitude of doubting that claims or statements are true or that something will happen. संदेहवाद
Synonyms: Dubiousness, Doubtfulness, Disbelief
Antonyms: Belief, Sureness
Example: Other scientists have expressed scepticism about these results.
Frenzied (adjective)
Wildly excited or uncontrolled. अत्यंत क्रोधपूर्ण
Synonyms: Wild, Frenetic, Hyperactive, Intense
Antonyms: Calm, Peaceful, Composed
Example: It was only the start of a day of frenzied police activity across London.
Spearhead (verb)
Lead an attack against somebody/something. नेतृत्व करना
Synonyms: Lead, Head, Be the driving force behind
Antonyms: Stop, Finish, End
Example: He's spearheading a campaign to reduce the number of accidents at work.
Formidable (adjective)
Inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable. भयभीतकरनेवाला
Synonyms: Intimidating, Redoubtable, Foreboding
Antonyms: Tender, Mild, Gentle
Example: The first game after the enforced break was a tough encounter against formidable opponents.
Nuanced (adjective)
Characterized by subtle shades of meaning or expression. सूक्ष्म भेद युक्त
Synonyms: Refined, Delicate, Airy
Antonyms: Rough, Coarse
Example: Most of our decisions are highly nuanced, very few are clearly black or white.
Override (verb)
Be more important than. से अधिक महत्वपूर्ण होना
Synonyms: Outweigh, Supersede, Take precedence over, Take priority over
Example: Considerations of safety override all other concerns.
Indomitable (adjective)
Impossible to subdue or defeat. अजय
Synonyms: Invincible, Unconquerable, Unbeatable
Antonyms: Surmountable, Yielding
Example: She is a woman with an indomitable spirit and unshakeable views
Subservience (noun)
Willingness to obey others unquestioningly. दासता
Synonyms: Servility, Obedience, Subjection
Example: He demonstrated his complete subservience to his masters.
The editorial
Source: The Hindu · 20 Apr 2021In the post-pandemic period, developing economies should rise to meet the U.S.-led liberal hegemonic world order.
The International Institute for Strategic Studies puts the overall estimate of China’s military budget at $230 billion (https://bit.ly/3sofrDw). The intentions for global supremacy are apparent, chiefly to outrun the Pentagon. The primary geopolitical rivals, namely Russia and China may possibly provide the strategic and tactical counterbalance to the hegemony of America. Moreover, the international order is under threat of the rising economic power of the BRICS nations, with China dominating in its economic and military capacity.
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1. Synonym of Formidable
2. Antonym of Nuanced
3. Synonym of Annihilation
4. Synonym of Subservience
5. Synonym of Frenzied
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