10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Cynical (adjective)
Not believing that something good will happen or that something is important. संशयात्मक
Synonyms: Sceptical, Doubtful, Distrustful, Unbelieving, Suspicious
Antonyms: Trusting, Hopeful, Believing
Example: I'm a bit cynical about the benefits of the plan.
Mitigate (verb)
To make something less harmful, serious, etc. गम्भीरता कम करना
Synonyms: Alleviate, Palliate, Assuage, Attenuate, Extenuate
Antonyms: Aggravate, Intensify, Worsen, Increase
Example: Soil erosion was mitigated by the planting of trees.
Vendetta (noun)
A prolonged bitter quarrel with or campaign against someone. प्रतिशोध
Synonyms: Feud, Quarrel, Argument, Wrangle
Antonyms: Peace, Harmony
Example: The judge who made them has a personal vendetta against me and my family.
Concurrence (noun)
Agreement. सहमति
Synonyms: Consensus, Accord, Covenant, Concord
Antonyms: Conflict, Disagreement, Dissent
Example: The doctor may seek the concurrence of a relative before carrying out the procedure.
Rescind (verb)
Revoke, cancel, or repeal (a law, order, or agreement) गतिरोध
Synonyms: Repeal, Abrogate, Cancel, Nullify
Antonyms: Enact, Approve, Validate
Example: The government eventually rescinded the directive.
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.
Untenable (adjective)
(of a theory, position, etc.) that cannot be defended against attack or criticism. अरक्षणीय
Synonyms: Indefensible, Unsustainable, Unwarranted
Antonyms: Defensible, Tenable, Defendable
Example: This argument is clearly untenable.
Needle (verb)
Provoke or annoy (someone) by continual criticism or questioning. उकसावा देना
Synonyms: Provoke, Taunt, Harass, Prick
Antonyms: Praise, Discourage
Example: I just said that to Charlie to needle him.
Anarchy (noun)
A state of disorder due to absence or non-recognition of authority or other controlling systems. अशासन
Synonyms: Lawlessness, Tumult, Misrule, Mayhem
Antonyms: Order, Lawfulness
Example: He must ensure public order in a country threatened with anarchy.
Paradoxically (adverb)
In a seemingly absurd or self-contradictory way. विरोधाभासी तरीके से
Synonyms: Absurdly, Incongruously, Illogically
Antonyms: Normally, Logically
Example: Each panel has a visual autonomy that, paradoxically, enhances the painting's sense of unity.
The editorial
Source: The Pioneer News · 11 Jun 2021All segments of our population, percolating down from the politicians, have done grave injustice to our great nation. Even the citizenry has!
As a nation, COVID-19 has put us all to a severe stress test and extracted a heavy toll. However, our collective conduct and response to it was unsatisfactory. This is a once-in-a-century health crisis. Ironically, it is being fought at a political level, at common man’s expense. The irresponsible, motor-mouth media coverage and open hostility to logic and reasoning are quite astonishing.
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1. Synonym of Rescind
2. Antonym of Untenable
3. Synonym of Anarchy
4. Antonym of Mitigate
5. Synonym of Vendetta
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