15 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Edifice (noun)
A complex system of beliefs. गढ़ी
Synonyms: Fabric, Structure, Framework
Example: The concepts on which the edifice of capitalism was built.
Onus (noun)
The responsibility for something. दायित्व
Synonyms: Duty, Obligation, Responsibility
Antonyms: Advantage, Benefit, Gain
Example: The onus is on employers to follow health and safety laws.
Triumvirate (noun)
A group of three powerful or notable people or things. तीन व्यक्तियों का राज
Synonyms: Trio, Triad
Example: Under a ruling triumvirate, no one executive has clear control.
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.
Plethora (noun)
A large or excessive amount of something. अधिकता
Synonyms: Surfeit, Abundance, Plenty
Antonyms: Shortage, Scarcity, Deficiency
Example: The geography map had plethora of new maps covering all the places.
Indispensable (adjective)
Absolutely necessary. अत्यावश्यक
Synonyms: Essential, Necessary, Important, Significant, Vital, Needed
Antonyms: Dispensable, Unnecessary, Nonessential, Unimportant
Example: Cars have become an indispensable part of our lives.
Partake (verb)
To take part in an activity. भाग लेना
Synonyms: Participate in, Engage in, Join
Antonyms: Leave, Drop out, Quit
Example: They preferred not to partake in the social life of the town.
Facile (adjective)
(especially of success in sport) easily achieved. सरल
Synonyms: Effortless, Undemanding, Unchallenged
Antonyms: Difficult, Arduous, Laborious
Example: Richard Johnson's mount has won his last two starts, following up a victory over this course and distance with a facile success at Folkestone last time.
Grapple (verb)
Struggle to deal with or overcome (a difficulty or challenge). सामना करना
Synonyms: Tackle, Confront, Face, Attend to
Antonyms: Fail, Hold, Surrender
Example: Passers-by grappled with the man after the attack.
Undergird (verb)
Provide support or a firm basis for. सहारा देना
Synonyms: Bolster, Uphold, Brace
Antonyms: Undermine, Weaken
Example: This issue undergirds every one of our human interactions.
Profess (verb)
To state openly that you have a particular belief, feeling, etc. घोषित करना
Synonyms: Declare, Confess, Admit, Announce
Antonyms: Deny, Refuse, Reject
Example: In this scene the couple finally profess their love for each other.
Conscientiously (adverb)
In a thorough and responsible way. कर्तव्यनिष्ठा से
Synonyms: Scrupulously, Carefully, Thoroughly
Antonyms: Partially, Carelessly
Example: She spent several pages dealing conscientiously with the law, which I need not read.
Distil (verb)
Extract the essential meaning or most important aspects of. अर्क खींचना
Synonyms: Extract, Draw out, Withdraw
Antonyms: Insert, Put in
Example: My travel notes were distilled into a book.
Tenets (noun)
One of the principles or beliefs that a theory or larger set of beliefs is based on. कार्मिक सिद्धांत नियम
Synonyms: Principle, Belief, Dogma, Credo, Doctrine, Precept
Antonyms: Disbelief, Incredulity
Example: He reminded them of the basic tenets of biblical teaching.
Ecclesiastical (adjective)
Relating to the Christian Church or its clergy. चर्च संबंधी
Synonyms: Priestly, Ministerial, Prelatic
Example: Ordination of women refers to the admission of women to ecclesiastical offices.
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Source: The Hindu · 18 Mar 2022This editorial is for Prime members
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1. Synonym of Facile
2. Synonym of Edifice
3. Synonym of Triumvirate
4. Antonym of Distil
5. Synonym of Conscientiously
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