10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Consternation (noun)
A feeling of anxiety or dismay, typically at something unexpected. विस्मय
Synonyms: Dismay, Perturbation, Distress, Trepidation, Angst
Antonyms: Calmness, Peacefulness, Coolness
Example: The latest scheme has caused similar consternation among traders.
Vigour (noun)
Effort, energy, and enthusiasm. ओेज
Synonyms: Vitality, Energy, Verve
Antonyms: Lethargy, Weakness, Feebleness
Example: He worked with renewed vigour and determination.
Precarious (adjective)
Not safe or certain, Dangerous. खतरनाक अनिश्चित
Synonyms: Uncertain, Insecure, Risky, Perilous, Unsafe
Antonyms: Safe, Secure, Certain, Stable
Example: He made a precarious living as a painter.
Plight (noun)
A dangerous, difficult, or otherwise unfortunate situation. गंभीर स्थिति
Synonyms: Predicament, Quandary, Crisis, Trouble
Antonyms: Blessing, Advantage, Benefit
Example: The African elephant is in a desperate plight.
Steam (noun)
Energy and momentum or impetus. उत्साह
Synonyms: Vitality, Stamina, Enthusiasm
Example: The anti-corruption drive gathered steam.
Spearhead (verb)
Lead an attack against somebody/something. नेतृत्व करना
Synonyms: Lead, Head, Be the driving force behind
Antonyms: Stop, Finish, End
Example: He's spearheading a campaign to reduce the number of accidents at work.
Plank (noun)
A fundamental point of a political or other programme. प्रथम मुद्दा
Synonyms: Main point, Essential part, Elementary point
Example: The central plank of the bill is the curb on industrial polluters.
Garner (verb)
To obtain or collect something such as information, support, etc. एकत्र करना
Synonyms: Accumulate, Amass, Assemble, Gather
Antonyms: Disperse, Dissipate, Scatter
Example: All the information that we garnered has been kept on file.
Stalwart (adjective)
Loyal, reliable, and hard-working. निष्ठावान
Synonyms: Vigorous, Sturdy, Resolute
Antonyms: Fragile, Feeble, Infirm
Example: They have been stalwarts of the local amateur dramatic society for over 30 years.
Articulate (verb)
To express or explain your thoughts or feelings clearly in words. स्पष्ट रूप से कहना
Synonyms: Express, Assert, Proclaim, Mention, Communicate, Announce, Air
Example: It is the school’s duty to articulate its practices to parents.
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1. Synonym of Steam
2. Synonym of Articulate
3. Synonym of Spearhead
4. Antonym of Plight
5. Synonym of Vigour
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