10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Concede (verb)
Admit or agree that something is true after first denying or resisting it. स्वीकार करना
Synonyms: Acknowledge, Admit, Cede
Antonyms: Deny, Reject, Refuse
Example: He reluctantly conceded me the point.
Usher (verb)
Show or guide (someone) somewhere. रास्ता दिखाना
Synonyms: Escort, Accompany, Lead the way, Guide, Convoy
Antonyms: Neglect, Ignore, Disregard
Example: The secretary ushered me into his office.
Clampdown (noun)
A concerted or harsh attempt to suppress something. कठोर नीति
Synonyms: Suppression, Prevention, Stopping
Example: Many of the clubs affected are angry at the sudden clampdown.
Tacit (adjective)
Understood or implied without being stated. अन्तर्हित
Synonyms: Implicit, Implied, Hinted, Suggested
Example: The informal system consists largely in tacit agreements and understandings.
Sheer (adjective)
Complete and not mixed with anything else. पूर्णतया
Synonyms: Utter, Complete, Absolute, Total, Downright, Thorough
Antonyms: Incomplete, Partial, Limited, Fractional
Example: It is difficult to convey the sheer complexity of the situation.
Garner (verb)
To obtain or collect something such as information, support, etc. एकत्रकरना
Synonyms: Accumulate, Amass, Assemble, Gather
Antonyms: Disperse, Dissipate, Scatter
Example: All the information that we garnered has been kept on file.
Ensue (verb)
To happen after or as a result of another event. परिणामस्वरूप होना
Synonyms: Follow, Supervene, Result, Derive
Antonyms: Antecede, Precede, Predate
Example: The riot police swooped in and chaos ensued.
Skirmish (noun)
A short argument. भिड़न्त
Synonyms: Argument, Disagreement, Disputation, Conflict
Antonyms: Agreement, Concord
Example: There was a skirmish over the budget.
Menace (noun)
A person or thing that is likely to cause harm, damage. ख़तरा
Synonyms: Danger, Peril, Threat, Hazard
Antonyms: Help, Aid, Safety
Example: A new initiative aimed at beating the menace of drugs.
Cursory (adjective)
Done quickly and without giving enough attention to details. सरसरी से किया हुआ
Synonyms: Perfunctory, Desultory, Casual
Antonyms: Meticulous, Detailed, Painstaking, Thorough
Example: He gave the report a rather cursory look.
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Source: The Pioneer News · 1 Jul 2021While the inoculation drive figures may paint a rosy picture, a lot of work still needs to be done.
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1. Synonym of Cursory
2. Antonym of Menace
3. Synonym of Skirmish
4. Antonym of Garner
5. Synonym of Clampdown
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