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10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning

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Embark (verb)

Meaning- Begin (a course of action). आरंभ करना

Synonyms: Begin, Start, Commence, Initiate

Antonyms: Disembark, Finish, End, Stop

Example: She embarked on a new career.

Aberration (noun)

Meaning- A fact, an action or a way of behaving that is not usual, and that may be unacceptable. असामान्य

Synonyms: Anomaly, Abnormality, Irregularity

Antonyms: Normality, Regularity, Routine

Example: A childless woman was regarded as an aberration, almost a social outcast.

Brazenly (adverb)

Meaning -In a bold and shameless way. निडरतापूर्वक

Synonyms: Boldly, Flagrantly, Fearlessly, Blatantly

Antonyms: Suavely, Civilly, Fearfully

Example: She had brazenly admitted allowing him back into the house.

Perilous (adjective)

Meaning- Very dangerous. ख़तरनाक

Synonyms: Dangerous, Risky, Parlous

Antonyms: Safe, Secure, Harmless, Innocuous

Example: For mothers and children, the situation is even more perilous.

Posit (verb)

Meaning- Put forward as fact or as a basis for argument. मानना

Synonyms: Postulate, Presume, Hypothesize

Antonyms: Deny, Reject, Refute

Example: They were forced to modify the political premises on which the regime was posited.

Portend (verb)

Meaning- Be a sign or warning that (something, especially something momentous or calamitous) is likely to happen. पूर्वाभास या पूर्वसूचना देना

Synonyms: Presage, Augur, Foreshadow

Example: The eclipses portend some major events.

Decipher (verb)

Meaning- To succeed in finding the meaning of something that is difficult to read or understand. समझना

Synonyms: Comprehend, Interpret, Perceive

Antonyms: Confuse, Misinterpret, Misunderstand

Example: Can anyone decipher his handwriting?

Embolden (verb)

Meaning- Give (someone) the courage or confidence to do something. साहस देना

Synonyms: Give courage, Encourage, Strengthen

Antonyms: Dishearten, Discourage, Daunt

Example: With such a majority, the administration was emboldened to introduce radical new policies.

Rapport (noun)

Meaning- A friendly relationship in which people understand each other very well. सौहार्द स्थापन

Synonyms: Affinity, Harmony, Mutual understanding, Concord

Antonyms: Incompatibility, Discord, Rancor

Example: She understood the importance of establishing a close rapport with clients.

Dwindle (verb)

Meaning- Diminish gradually in size, amount, or strength. कम होना

Synonyms: Diminish, Decrease, Decline, Shrink

Antonyms: Increase, Expand, Grow, Extend

Example: Support for the party has dwindled away to nothing.

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Source: Top Reviews of the Week · 2 Jul 2020

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Synonyms and antonyms, the way exams ask them. Answers show as you tap.

1. Synonym of Brazenly

2. Antonym of Embark

3. Synonym of Posit

4. Antonym of Decipher

5. Synonym of Portend

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