10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Preposterous (adjective)
Very silly or stupid. बेतुका, असंगत
Synonyms: Ludicrous, Farcical, Asinine, Inane
Antonyms: Reasonable, Sensible, Logical
Example: Your idea is preposterous!
Furtively (adverb)
Done or acting secretly and quietly. गुप्त रूप से
Synonyms: Surreptitiously , Slyly, Covertly, Clandestinely
Antonyms: Overtly, Publicly, Openly
Example: I furtively glanced over at my father to see his reaction.
Inordinate (noun)
Much more than usual or expected. अत्यधिक
Synonyms: Exorbitant, Excessive, Plethoric, Immoderate
Antonyms: Deficient, Inadequate, Insufficient, Minimal
Example: They have inordinate number of pets.
Incendiary (adjective)
Designed to cause fires. आग लगानेवाला
Synonyms: Combustible, Immolator, Arsonist, Pyromaniac
Example: Five incendiary devices were found in her house.
Debilitating (adjective)
Tending to weaken or enfeeble. कमजोरी लाने वाली
Synonyms: Enervating, Crippling, Incapacitating, Prostrating
Antonyms: Invigorating, Rejuvenating, Vitalizing
Example: She is suffering from debilitating back pain.
Usurpation (noun)
The act of taking control of something without having the right to, especially of a position of power: हड़प लेना, हथिया लेना
Synonyms: Encroachment, Infringement, Seizure, Appropriation
Antonyms: Release, Liberation
Example: There are still those who regard the move as an unconstitutional usurpation of private property.
Prominent (adjective)
Very noticeable, important, or famous. प्रसिद्ध, प्रख्यात
Synonyms: Salient, Renowned, Notorious, Eminent
Antonyms: Anonymous, Nameless, Obscure
Example: She was a prominent member of the city council.
Ardently (adverb)
Very enthusiastically or passionately. जोशीला रूप से
Synonyms: Fervently, Zealously, Intensely , Excitedly
Antonyms: Unwillingly, Grudgingly, Dispassionately
Example: She ardently supported the cause.
Shun (verb)
To avoid or refuse to accept someone or something: दूर करना, त्यागना
Synonyms: Avoid, Evade, Eschew, Spurn
Antonyms: Accept, Court, Embrace, Pursue
Example: She shunned publicity after she retired from the stage.
Exacerbate (verb)
Make (a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling) worse. बिगड़ी हुई को और बिगाड़ना
Synonyms: Exasperate, Aggravate, Complicate, Worsen
Antonyms: Ameliorate, Allay, Alleviate, Assuage
Example: The new law only exacerbates the problem.
The editorial
Source: The Hindu · 14 Nov 2018Furore over a BBC programme captures the worldwide success of the far right in capturing space on diverse platforms.
Last month, ‘Newsnight’, a weekday BBC current affairs programme, faced much criticism online over a segment due to be aired that evening on 35-year-old Stephen Christopher Yaxley-Lennon, better known to the world as Tommy Robinson, co-founder of the English Defence League and a cause célèbre of the far right globally. Alongside the provision of yet another platform to him, it was the way the story was promoted that troubled observers the most. Ahead of the programme, ‘Newsnight’ ran images of Mr. Robinson staring determinedly into the camera, his mouth covered with duct tape. “Is Tommy Robinson a man raising concerns that others ignore, or a far-right figure exploiting the victims of sexual abuse for his own ends?” asked the programme on its social media promotional.
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1. Synonym of Incendiary
2. Antonym of Ardently
3. Synonym of Debilitating
4. Antonym of Exacerbate
5. Synonym of Furtively
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