10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Meander (verb)
Meaning: To walk slowly and change direction often, especially without a particular aim. भटकना
Synonyms: Wander, Roam, Ramble, Stroll
Antonyms: Rush, Hurry, Go Direct, Be Direct
Example: Cows still meander through these villages.
Tumultuous (adjective)
Meaning: Involving a lot of change and confusion and/or violence. उतार-चढ़ाव भरे; अव्यवस्थित
Synonyms: Chaotic, Turbulent, Tempestuous, Roller-Coaster
Antonyms: Peaceful, Serene, Orderly, Tranquil
Example: It's been a tumultuous day at the international trade negotiations in Brussels.
Spiral (verb)
Meaning: Decrease or worsen continuously. बिगड़ना
Synonyms: Deteriorate, Decline, Degenerate, Hit The Skids
Antonyms: Improve, Ameliorate, Perk Up, Enhance
Example: He expects the figures to spiral down further.
Overturn (verb)
Meaning: Invalidate, or reverse (a previous system, decision, situation, etc.). पलटना
Synonyms: Cancel, Rescind, Repeal, Retract, Countermand
Antonyms: Uphold, Endorse, Validate, Ratify
Example: The Court of Appeal overturned the earlier decision.
Interim (adjective)
Meaning: Temporary and intended to be used or accepted until something permanent exists. अन्तरिम; अनंतिम
Synonyms: Provisional, Pro Tem, Transitional, Makeshift, Stopgap
Antonyms: Permanent, Unalterable, Constant, Changeless
Example: He only holds the post on an interim basis.
Thoroughbred (adjective)
Meaning: Of outstanding quality. उत्तम गुणवत्ता का
Synonyms: Top-Quality, Outstanding, First-Rate, Exceptional, Par Excellence
Antonyms: Inferior, Lousy, Pathetic, Execrable
Example: This thoroughbred car affords the luxury of three spoilers.
Prejudicial (adjective)
Meaning: Harmful to someone or something. हानिकारक
Synonyms: Damaging, Detrimental, Deleterious, Unfavourable
Antonyms: Helpful, Advantageous, Supportive, Useful
Example: Too much smoking is prejudicial to health.
Scion (noun)
Meaning: A successor of a notable family. वंशज
Synonyms: Offspring, Heir, Offshoot, Descendant
Antonyms: Ancestor, Predecessor, Antecedent, Forefather
Example: Nabokov was the scion of an aristocratic family.
Pare (verb)
Meaning: Reduce (something) in size, extent, or quantity in a number of small successive stages. कम करना, छोटा करना
Synonyms: Reduce, Diminish, Retrench, Prune
Antonyms: Expand, Raise, Enlarge, Amplify
Example: It will be necessary to pare this budget down considerably.
Sway (noun)
Meaning: Power or influence over somebody. प्रभाव
Synonyms: Influence, Dominion, Clout, Sovereignty
Antonyms: Helplessness, Impotency, Powerlessness, Weakness
Example: Her parents no longer seem to have much sway over her.
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Source: The Hindu · 22 Dec 2019There was a time for the idea for three capitals in Andhra Pradesh, but it is long past.
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1. Synonym of Meander
2. Antonym of Pare
3. Synonym of Spiral
4. Antonym of Sway
5. Synonym of Thoroughbred
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