10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Futile (adjective)
Incapable of producing any useful result. निरर्थक
Synonyms: Pointless, Vain, Fruitless
Antonyms: Useful, Productive
Example: A lack of evidence in absence of harm cannot be interpreted as useless or futile.
Denigrate (verb)
Criticize unfairly. आलोचना करना
Synonyms: Disparage, Defame, Belittle, Speak ill of
Antonyms: Praise, Commend, Laud
Example: I didn't intend to denigrate her achievements.
Masquerade (verb)
To pretend to be something that you are not. चेहरा लगाकर स्वांग करना
Synonyms: Disguise as, Impersonate, Pose as, Simulate
Example: The local paper is full of gossip masquerading as news.
Stymie (verb)
Prevent or hinder the progress of. बाधाएँ डालना
Synonyms: Impede, Hinder, Obstruct
Antonyms: Assist, Encourage, Help
Example: The system is also stymied by a reporting loophole.
Gamut (noun)
The complete range or scope of something. सारे पहलू
Synonyms: Range, Spectrum, Series, Scope
Example: The network will provide the gamut of computer services to your home.
Construe (verb)
To understand the meaning of a word, a sentence or an action in a particular way. अनुवाद करना
Synonyms: Interpret, Understand, Decode
Antonyms: Misinterpret, Misunderstand, Misread
Example: He considered how the remark was to be construed.
Perpetuate (verb)
To make something such as a bad situation, a belief, etc. continue for a long time. बनायेरखना
Synonyms: Sustain, Continue, Maintain, Prolong
Antonyms: Cease, Quit, Stop, Give Up
Example: This system perpetuated itself for several centuries.
Blueprint (noun)
Something which acts as a plan, model, or template for others. रूपरेखा
Synonyms: Model, Plan, Framework, Guide
Example: I'm convinced this model will be a blueprint for other authorities to follow.
Complacent (adjective)
Too satisfied with yourself or with a situation, so that you do not feel that any change is necessary. आत्मसन्तुष्ट
Synonyms: Self-Satisfied, Contended, Pleased
Antonyms: Dissatisfied, Discontent, Disappointed
Example: We must not become complacent about progress.
Condescending (adjective)
Having or showing an attitude of patronizing superiority. दूसरों को नीचा जताने का व्यवहार
Synonyms: Patronizing, Snooty, Lofty
Antonyms: Friendly, Respectful, Humble
Example: She thought the teachers were arrogant and condescending.
The editorial
Source: Question's of the Day · 7 Feb 2022Static and dynamic posture, balance and flexibility (a) deal with the body's ability to (b) moving comfortably within its normal range of motion. (c) No error (d)
Answer - C - moving comfortably within its normal range of motion.
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1. Synonym of Gamut
2. Synonym of Blueprint
3. Synonym of Condescending
4. Antonym of Perpetuate
5. Synonym of Masquerade
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