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Daily Dose of Idioms

20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning

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Perspective (noun)

A particular way of considering something. परिप्रेक्ष्य

Synonyms: Outlook, Position, Viewpoint, Standpoint

Antonyms: Ignorance, Naivete, Cluelessness, Incomprehension

Example: Her attitude lends a fresh perspective to the subject.

Exhibited (verb)

Publicly display (a work of art or item of interest) in an art gallery or museum or at a trade fair. प्रदर्शन

Synonyms: Show, Reveal, Display, Manifest

Antonyms: Masking, Disguising, Camouflaging, Concealing

Example: He frequently exhibits at the art gallery.

Commendable (adjective)

Praise formally or officially. सराहना करना

Synonyms: Praise, Compliment, Congratulate, Applaud

Antonyms: Blame, Censure, Criticize, Oppose

Example: He commended the amendment to the House.

Comprehensive (adjective)

Including or dealing with all or nearly all elements or aspects of something. विस्तृत

Synonyms: Broad, Complete, Encyclopedic, Exhaustive

Antonyms: Empty, Incomplete, Limited, Narrow

Example: The Rough Guide to Nepal is a comprehensive guide to the region.

Enhanced (verb)

Intensify, increase, or further improve the quality, value, or extent of. बढ़ाने

Synonyms: Intensify, Magnify, Amplify, Inflate

Antonyms: Decrease, Diminish, Discourage, Hurt

Example: You can enhance the flavor of the dish by using fresh herbs.

Slightly (adverb)

Not considerably. थोड़ा सा

Synonyms: Somewhat, Rather, Moderately, Marginally

Antonyms: Very, Large, Major, Big

Example: She earns slightly less than $100 000 a year.

Expense (noun)

The cost incurred in or required for something. व्यय

Synonyms: Cost, Price, Charge, Outlay

Antonyms: Asset, Income, Irresponsibility, Savings.

Example: I don't think a first-class ticket is worth the added expense.

Prioritizing (verb)

Designate or treat (something) as being very or most important. प्राथमिकता देना

Synonyms: Grade, Order, Place, Range

Antonyms: Cancel, Disorder, Disorganize, Disperse

Example: It's always difficult to prioritize work, school, and family.

Substantial (adjective)

Having a firm basis in reality and so important, meaningful, or considerable. मूल

Synonyms: Considerable, Substantial, Significant, Sizeable

Antonyms: Insignificant, Inconsequential, Nominal, Negligible

Example: These changes are more symbolic than substantive.

Proportion (noun)

Being equivalent in size, amount, or strength. सदृश

Synonyms: Proportional, Commensurate, Comparable, Balanced

Antonyms: Disproportionate, Asymmetric, Twisted, Irregular

Example: Increasing costs resulted in proportionate increases in prices.

Termination (noun)

The action of terminating something or the fact of being terminated. समापन

Synonyms: Ending, Closing, Conclusion, Finish

Antonyms: Start, Beginning, Intolerance, Impatience

Example: His contract was terminated last month.

Adverse (adjective)

In a way that has a negative or harmful effect. प्रतिकूल

Synonyms: Negatively, Unfavorably, Disapprovingly, Disdainfully

Antonyms: Positively, Favorably, Appreciatively, Approvingly

Example: These measures adversely affected the welfare programmes of the country.

Criticized (verb)

Indicate the faults of (someone or something) in a disapproving way. आलोचना

Synonyms: Blame, Blast, Castigate, Censure

Antonyms: Approve, Commend, Compliment, Exonerate

Example: His boss criticized him for his sloppy work habits.

Instigating (verb)

Bring about or initiate भड़काने

Synonyms: Start, Begin, Initiate, Launch

Antonyms: Deter, Discourage, Dissuade, Halt

Example: There has been an increase in the amount of violence instigated by gangs.

Inciting (verb)

To encourage someone to do or feel something unpleasant or violent उकसाया

Synonyms: Agitate, Arouse, Inspire, Instigate

Antonyms: Block, Calm, Dampen, Depress

Example: He incited loyal subjects to rebellion.

Associate (verb)

Connected with something else. संबंधित

Synonyms: Identical, Like, Similar, Allied

Antonyms: Different, Dissimilar, Unlike, Distinct

Example: These symptoms are particularly associated with migraine headaches.

Dismissed (verb)

To decide that something or someone is not important and not worth considering. ख़ारिज

Synonyms: Decline, Disband, Dissolve, Expel

Antonyms: Accept, Allow, Hold, Keep

Example: The judge dismissed his appeal.

Rioting (noun)

Noisy, violent, and uncontrolled behaviour by a group of people in a public place, often as a protest. दंगे

Synonyms: Anarchy, Brawl, Disturbance, Lawlessness

Antonyms: Calm, Order, Peace, Tranquility

Example: The government is afraid of further serious rioting today.

Dreaded (adjective)

To feel extremely worried or frightened about something that is going to happen or that might happen. खूंखार

Synonyms: Abhorrent, Appalling, Atrocious, Awful

Antonyms: Beautiful, Delightful, Fortunate, Pleasant

Example: The dreaded news came that Joe had been wounded.

Belonged (verb)

To be in the right place or a suitable place. संबंधित

Synonyms: Apply, Exist, Fit, Reside

Antonyms: Avoid, Differ, Oppose, Refuse

Example: He belonged to the local cricket club.

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Source: Daily Dose of Idioms · 12 Jun 2024

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Synonyms and antonyms, the way exams ask them. Answers show as you tap.

1. Synonym of Adverse

2. Antonym of Exhibited

3. Synonym of Rioting

4. Antonym of Comprehensive

5. Synonym of Belonged

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