10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Disingenuous (adjective)
Not straightforward or candid; giving a false appearance of frankness. कपटी, धूर्त
Synonyms: Insincere, Deceitful, Hypocritical, Dishonest
Antonyms: Artless, Sincere, Candid, Frank
Example: The detective was a disingenuous man who often played dumb to trick others into confessing.
Downright (adjective)
Utter; complete. पूर्णत
Synonyms: Complete, Total, Absolute, Out-and-Out
Antonyms: Partial, Uncertain, Doubtful
Example: Thatʼs a downright lie, and you know it.
Cynicism (noun)
Believing that people are only interested in themselves and are not sincere. निंदापूर्ण रवैया
Synonyms: Pessimism, Distrust, Incredulity, Skepticism
Antonyms: Trust, Faith, Optimism
Example: Public cynicism about politics.
Relinquish (verb)
Voluntarily cease to keep or claim; give up. त्यागना
Synonyms: Cede, Surrender, Yield, Renounce
Antonyms: Keep, Retain, Continue
Example: The boy reluctantly relinquished the illegal fireworks to the police officer.
Propriety (noun)
Socially acceptable behavior. शिष्टाचार, तमीज़
Synonyms: Decency, Decorum, Politeness, Etiquette
Antonyms: Crookedness Incivility, Vulgarity
Example: He always behaved with the utmost propriety.
Outrageous (adjective)
Shockingly bad or excessive. अपमानजनक
Synonyms: Disgraceful, Shameful, Egregious, Scandalous
Antonyms: Acceptable, Mild, Moderate
Example: The woman slapped the man who asked her an outrageous question.
Pretext (noun)
A pretended reason for doing something that is used to hide the real reason. बहाना
Synonyms: Guise, Pretence, Excuse, Ruse
Antonyms: Reality, Truth
Example: She went back to her friend's house on the pretext that she had forgotten her purse.
Vindicate (verb)
To free from allegation or blame. निर्दोष ठहराना
Synonyms: Exculpate, Absolve, Exonerate, Acquit
Antonyms: Incriminate, Convict, Accuse, Blame
Example: She will be completely vindicated by the evidence.
Tarnish (verb)
To affect slightly with something morally bad or undesirable. कलंकति करना
Synonyms: Blemish, Taint, Vitiate, Mar
Antonyms: Cleanse, Purify, Glorify, Hallow
Example: A false accusation that nonetheless tarnished her reputation.
Articulate (adjective)
Able to express oneself clearly and well. स्पष्ट बोलना
Synonyms: Eloquent, Fluent, Coherent, Lucid
Antonyms: Faltering, Stammering, Hesitant
Example: Jess was very articulate with her presentation, giving her a good grade on the assignment.
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Source: The Hindu · 29 Nov 2018The extent of damage caused by Cyclone Gaja is much worse than what was believed earlier.
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1. Synonym of Relinquish
2. Antonym of Vindicate
3. Synonym of Outrageous
4. Antonym of Articulate
5. Synonym of Disingenuous
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