10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Dreaded (adjective)
Regarded with great fear or apprehension. खतरनाक, भयानक
Synonyms: Horrendous, Intimidating, Ghastly, Frightful
Antonyms: Nonthreatening, Non Intimidating, Calming
Example: The dreaded news came that Joe had been wounded.
Revamp (verb)
Give new and improved form, structure, or appearance to. सुधार करना, मरम्मत करना
Synonyms: Repair, Overhaul, Renovate, Refurbish
Antonyms: Destroy, Damage, Break, Ruin
Example: The company has revamped the design of its best-selling car.
Predilection (noun)
A preference or special liking for something. झुकाव, पहले से पसंद, पूर्वाभिरुचि
Synonyms: Penchant, Propensity, Predisposition, Proclivity
Antonyms: Dislike, Antipathy, Aversion
Example: Since she has a sizable art collection, her predilection for art is apparent.
Moot (noun)
Subject to debate, dispute, or uncertainty. विवादास्पद, बहस के योग्य
Synonyms: Debatable, Disputable, Controversial, Arguable
Antonyms: Settled, Certain, Inarguable, Irrefragable
Example: Since the judge has decided the child will live with her mother, the custody argument between the parents is moot.
Revel (verb)
Enjoy oneself in a lively and noisy way, especially with drinking and dancing. आनंद लेना, मौज मनाना, मद्यपान का उत्सव मनाना
Synonyms: Rejoice, Carouse, Roister, Celebrate
Antonyms: Mourn, Gloom, Disappoint, Grieve
Example: In just a few days, thousands of people will go downtown to revel in the city’s New Year’s Eve celebration
Meddle (verb)
Interfere in something that is not one's concern. हस्तक्षेप करना, दखल देना
Synonyms: Interfere, Intrude, Intervene, Butt In, Pry
Antonyms: Ignore, Overlook, Eschew, Disregard
Example: Please stop meddling in your sister's life, even though you mean well.
Eminent (adjective)
Famous, respected, or important: प्रख्यात, प्रतिष्ठित, प्रसिद्ध
Synonyms: Illustrious, Distinguished, Renowned, Famous, Illustrious
Antonyms: Unimportant, Unknown, Ordinary, Common
Example: Everyone was looking forward to taking the class with such an eminent professor.
Nascent (adjective)
Beginning to come into existence. नवजात, आरम्भ होता हुआ
Synonyms: Developing, Budding, Inceptive, Inchoate, Incipient
Antonyms: Advanced, Developed, Evolved, Adult, Mature, Ripened
Example: He is one of the leading figures in the nascent civil-rights movement.
Make the cut (idiom)
To meet or come up to a required standard. योग्य करना, सफल होना
Synonyms: Satisfy, Fulfil, Cut the mustard, Achieve, Make the grade, Qualify
Antonyms: Fail, Lose
Example: You might have an impressive resume, but you'll never make the cut if you don't have excellent interview skills.
Nonplussed (adjective)
Faced with difficulty or uncertainty about what to say, think, or do. भौचक, स्तंभित
Synonyms: Baffled, Confounded, Disconcerted, Perplexed, Bewildered
Antonyms: Calm, Undaunted, Unfazed, Composed, Untroubled
Example: When the politician was questioned about his position on a tough issue, he appeared nonplussed and took a long time to respond to the reporter.
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1. Synonym of Nascent
2. Antonym of Meddle
3. Synonym of Make the cut
4. Antonym of Eminent
5. Synonym of Revel
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