10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Revulsion (noun)
A sense of disgust and loathing. घृणा
Synonyms: Repugnance, Abhorrence, Detestation, Abomination
Antonyms: Penchant, Predilection, Fondness, Like
Example: She was struck with revulsion at the sight of the dead animal.
Introspection (noun)
Examination of one's own thoughts and feelings. अंतर्निरीक्षण
Synonyms: Self- Contemplation, Self-Meditation, Self-Reflection, Self-Rumination
Example: Quiet introspection can be extremely valuable.
Coherent (adjective)
Logical and consistent. सुसंगत
Synonyms: Rational, Sound, Cogent, Sensible
Antonyms: Absurd, Illogical, Preposterous, Nonsensical
Example: The president has not presented a coherent plan for dealing with it.
Imbroglio (noun)
An extremely confused, complicated, or embarrassing situation. उलझन
Synonyms: Predicament, Plight, Quandary, Dilemma
Antonyms: Ease, Simplicity
Example: The hostages found themselves in an imbroglio when the two kidnappers began to fight.
Folly (noun)
The fact of being stupid, or a stupid action, idea, etc. मूर्खता
Synonyms: Lunacy, Imbecility, Asininity Fatuity
Antonyms: Prudence, Sagacity, Wisdom, Sapience
Example: It would be folly for the country to become involved in the war with India.
Euphemism (noun)
A mild or pleasant word group of words that is used instead of one that is unpleasant or offensive. कठोर बात को कोमल रीति से कहना
Synonyms: Genteelism, Substitute, Politeness, Nice-Nellyism
Antonyms: Dysphemism, Harshness, Ruthlessness
Example: Using “eliminate” as a euphemism for “kill”.
Cogitation (noun)
The action of thinking deeply about something. चिन्तन, सोच -विचार
Synonyms: Speculation, Brooding, Deliberation, Rumination, Musing
Example: After some cogitation, she decided to support them.
Ponderous (adjective)
Slow and clumsy because of great weight. बोझल, भारी-भरकम, कष्टकारक
Synonyms: Clumsy, Slow, Lumbering, Burdensome
Antonyms: Light, Airy, Ethereal, Feathery, Fluffy
Example: Those ponderous pachyderms more commonly known as elephants.
Mangle (verb)
Destroy or severely damage by tearing or crushing. नष्ट करना, खंड-खंड करना
Synonyms: Mutilate, Maim, Crumple, Disfigure, Lacerate
Antonyms: Repair, Revamp, Mend, Cure
Example: My sweater got mangled in the washing machine.
Clandestine (adjective)
Secret or hidden. चोरी छिपे का, गुप्त
Synonyms: Surreptitious, Stealthy, Covert, Undercover, Furtive
Antonyms: Visible, Exposed, Open, Overt, Public
Example: She undertook several clandestine operations for the CIA.
The editorial
Source: The Economic Times · 20 Feb 2019This editorial is for Prime members
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Synonyms and antonyms, the way exams ask them. Answers show as you tap.
1. Synonym of Cogitation
2. Antonym of Coherent
3. Synonym of Introspection
4. Antonym of Imbroglio
5. Synonym of Mangle
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