10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Permeate (verb)
Spread throughout (something). में फ़ैल जाना
Synonyms: Pervade, Be disseminated thorough, Suffuse
Example: There is a realism and a patience which permeates the camp.
Wariness (noun)
Caution about possible dangers or problems. सावधानी
Synonyms: Caution, Carefulness, Prudence
Antonyms: Negligence, Recklessness
Example: Despite his initial wariness, he registered with an online dating site in March.
Subvert (verb)
Undermine the power and authority of (an established system or institution). नाश करना भ्रष्ट करना
Synonyms: Undermine, Distort, Deprave, Destabilize
Antonyms: Improve, Enhance, Strengthen, Uplift
Example: An attempt to subvert democratic government
Reticence (noun)
A dislike of telling people about things. संकोच
Synonyms: Reserve, Restraint, Introversion, Shyness
Antonyms: Openness, Willingness, Inclination
Example: Yet there was continual evidence of reticence among even supposed supporters.
Valour (noun)
Great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle. निर्भयता बहादुरी
Synonyms: Bravery, Courage, Pluck, Audacity
Antonyms: Cowardice, Timidity
Example: We are at the time of year when we commemorate the great valour shown in the Battle of Britain.
Diffidence (noun)
Modesty or shyness resulting from a lack of self-confidence. संशय
Synonyms: Modesty, Meekness, Timidity
Antonyms: Confidence, Boldness
Example: I say this with some diffidence.
Disingenuous (adjective)
Not sincere, especially when you pretend to know less about something than you really do. कपटी
Synonyms: Insincere, Deceitful, Dishonest, Devious
Antonyms: Ingenuous, Honest, Genuine, Sincere
Example: It would be disingenuous of me to claim I had never seen it.
Paltry (adjective)
(of an amount) very small. तुच्छ
Synonyms: Insufficient, Scanty, Insignificant
Antonyms: Substantial, Consequential
Example: There is some insurance available, although the amount of coverage is paltry.
Indelible (adjective)
Impossible to forget or remove. अमिट
Synonyms: Ineradicable, Lasting, Unfading, Enduring, Ingrained, Persisting
Antonyms: Delible, Forgettable, Eradicable
Example: The experience made an indelible impression on me.
Emulate (verb)
To try to do something as well as somebody else because you admire them. अनुसरण करना
Synonyms: Imitate, Mimic, Copy
Example: She hopes to emulate her sister's sporting achievements.
The editorial
Source: Question of the Day · 25 Dec 2021His well work (a) was appreciated (b) by everyone (c) no error (d)
Correct answer: A Well >> good Well - adverb of manner Good - adjective We need an adjective to modify the noun ‘work’.
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1. Synonym of Wariness
2. Antonym of Reticence
3. Synonym of Valour
4. Antonym of Indelible
5. Synonym of Paltry
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