10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Penchant (noun)
Meaning: a liking for, an enjoyment of, or a habit of doing something. लगन, रुचि
Synonyms: Fondness, Proclivity, Predilection, Affinity, Inclination
Antonyms: Antipathy, Aversion, Distaste, Disinclination
Example: He has a penchant for drawing and painting.
Doldrums (noun)
Meaning: a state or period of no activity or development. विकासहीनता
Synonyms: Stagnation, Depression, Sluggishness, Lassitude
Antonyms: Boom, Movement, Headway
Example: The property market has been in the doldrums for months.
Stirring (adjective)
Meaning: causing excitement or strong emotion. उत्तेजक
Synonyms: Inspiring, Rousing, Emotive, Stimulating
Antonyms: Pedestrian, Unexciting, Monotonous, Plodding
Example: Rocky Balboa made a stirring speech.
Bedevil (verb)
Meaning: to confuse, annoy, or cause problems or difficulties for someone or something. सताना
Synonyms: Afflict, Beleaguer, Plague, Beset, Harrow
Antonyms: Assist, Aid, Soothe, Delight
Example: This injury bedevilled him throughout his career.
Snobbery (noun)
Meaning: The trait of showing arrogance to those of lower social status. अभिमान; दिखावा
Synonyms: Conceit, Superciliousness, Condescension, Snootiness
Antonyms: Humility, Unpretentiousness, Modesty, Meekness
Example: Is his distance a result of snobbery or shyness?
Skeptic (noun)
Meaning: a person who doubts the truth or value of an idea or belief. संदेहवादी
Synonyms: Disbeliever, Cynic, Questioner, Doubter
Antonyms: Follower, Devotee, Disciple, Advocate
Example: People say it can cure colds, but I'm a skeptic.
Void (verb)
Meaning: declare that (something) is not valid or legally binding. अमान्य ठहराना
Synonyms: Invalidate, Annul, Abrogate, Nullify
Antonyms: Ratify, Sanction, Legitimise, Formalise
Example: The ruling party voided article 370.
Excise (verb)
Meaning: remove (a section) from a text or piece of music. निकाल देना; हटा देना
Synonyms: Eliminate, Expunge, Expurgate, Strike Out
Antonyms: Insert, Implant, Introduce, Incorporate
Example: The clauses were excised from the treaty.
Supine (adjective)
Meaning: weak and inactive, therefore willing to accept the control of others. उदासीन
Synonyms: Lethargic, Listless, Enervated, Inert, Apathetic
Antonyms: Vigorous, Dynamic, Enthusiastic, Spirited
Example: The new director has introduced a series of changes against little opposition from the supine staff.
Hysterical (adjective)
Meaning: unable to control your feelings or behaviour because you are extremely frightened, angry, excited, etc. उन्मत्त
Synonyms: Overexcited, Frenzied, Distraught, Feverish
Antonyms: Composed, Collected, Poised, Tranquil
Example: She became almost hysterical when I told him.
The editorial
Source: The Times of India · 23 Sep 2019BJP enters the Maharashtra and Haryana campaigns in pole position, opposition is in disarray.
In about a month, Maharashtra and Haryana will have new governments on the heels of assembly elections scheduled to be held on October 21. It won’t come as a surprise if the next governments in these states seem similar to the current ones, because in both these economically dynamic states the incumbent BJP chief ministers enter the electoral arena as firm favourites. In a sense, BJP dominance of the polity here echoes the national situation. Despite a lacklustre economy and visible shortcomings elsewhere, the opposition does not seem to be capable of seizing the initiative.
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1. Synonym of Penchant
2. Antonym of Skeptic
3. Synonym of Void
4. Antonym of Hysterical
5. Synonym of Bedevil
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