10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Haven (noun)
A place of safety or refuge. आश्रय
Synonyms: Sanctuary, Refuge, Shelter, Asylum
Example: In the blizzard, many highway travelers searched for a haven from the freezing wind.
Miffed (adjective)
Somewhat annoyed. बात से नाराज
Synonyms: Peeved, Nettle, Riled, Pique, Irk
Antonyms: Tranquil, Calm, Serene, Peaceful
Example: She was slightly miffed at not being invited.
Take its toll (idioms)
To harm or damage someone or something, especially in a gradual way. क्षति पहुंचाना
Synonyms: Damage, Spoil, Harm
Antonyms: Benefit, Improve
Example: Based on all this water damage, it seems that leak really took a toll on our ceiling tiles.
Attrition (adjective)
A gradual weakening, loss, or destruction. संघर्षण, घिसाई
Synonyms: Corrosion, Erosion, Abrasion, Detrition
Antonyms: Build, Increase, Gain, Strengthen
Example: Stones are smoothed and polished by attrition.
Stalemate (noun)
A situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible. गतिरोध
Synonyms: Deadlock, Gridlock, Logjam, Impasse
Antonyms: Advance, Progress
Example: The new agreement could break the stalemate.
Rig (verb)
To arrange dishonestly for the result of something, for example an election, to be changed: धांधली करना
Synonyms: Manipulate, Devise, Contrive, Deceive
Example: Previous elections in the country have been rigged by the ruling party.
Leverage (noun)
Power to influence people and get the results you want: शक्ति
Synonyms: Influence, Power, Control, Advantage
Antonyms: Impotence, Weakness
Example: The union's size gave it leverage in the labor contract negotiations.
Diffidence (noun)
The quality of being shy and not confident of your abilities: संशय, संकोच
Synonyms: Reticence, Introversion, Timidness, Reserve
Antonyms: Confidence, Boldness, Brashness
Example: She overcame her natural diffidence and spoke with great frankness.
Legitimacy (noun)
The quality or state of being legal. वैधता
Synonyms: Lawfulness, Legality, Authenticity, Validity
Antonyms: Illegality, Illegitimacy, Unlawfulness, Wrongfulness
Example: The company is challenging the legitimacy of the deal.
Interim (adjective)
Things that are intended to be used until something permanent is arranged. अंतरिम, कामचलाऊ
Synonyms: Provisional, Temporary, Pro Tem, Short-Term
Antonyms: Permanent, Long-Term
Example: While Mrs. Carter is on maternity leave, Mr. Garret will act as interim choir director.
The editorial
Source: The Hindu · 15 Aug 2019India must shed its diplomatic diffidence as a stakeholder, even with the Taliban’s presence.
One year ago, on New Year’s Day, the Indian establishment welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump’s tweet: “The United States has foolishly given Pakistan more than 33 billion dollar in aid over the last 15 years, and they have given us nothing but lies & deceit, thinking of our leaders as fools. They give safe haven to terrorists we hunt in Afghanistan, with little help. No more!”
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1. Synonym of Take its toll
2. Antonym of Diffidence
3. Synonym of Rig
4. Antonym of Interim
5. Synonym of Haven
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