10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Rudimentary (adjective)
Meaning- Dealing with only the most basic matters or ideas. प्रारंभिक
Synonyms: Basic, Elementary, Primary, Introductory
Antonyms: Developed, Higher, Advanced
Example: They were given only rudimentary training in the job.
Expound (verb)
Meaning - To explain something by talking about it in detail. व्याख्या करना
Synonyms: Explain, Propound, Proffer
Antonyms: Mystify, Obscure, Confuse
Example: These ideas were originally expounded by Plato.
Nasty (adjective)
Meaning- Very bad or unpleasant. गन्दा
Synonyms: Awful, Horrible, Terrible, Disgusting
Antonyms: Pleasant, Awesome, Delightful
Example: I had a nasty feeling that he would follow me.
Renounce (verb)
Meaning - Reject or abandon (a cause, bad habit, or way of life). अस्वीकार करना
Synonyms: Deny, Repudiate, Have done with
Antonyms: Accept, Embrace, Approve
Example: They renounced the armed struggle.
Unbridled (adjective)
Meaning- uncontrolled. अनियंत्रित
Synonyms: Unchecked, Rampant, Uncurbed, Unrestrained
Antonyms: Controlled, Checked, Curbed
Example: Running about with unbridled energy, the wild toddler could not be calmed down for her nap.
Credo (noun)
Meaning - A statement of the beliefs or aims which guide someone's actions. सिद्धान्त
Synonyms: Doctrine, Belief, Ideology
Example: He announced his credo in his first editorial.
Aggrandisement (noun)
Meaning - An increase in the power or importance of a person or country. विवर्धन
Synonyms: Glorification, Magnification, Elevation
Antonyms: Decline, Decrease, Reduction
Example: Her sole aim is personal aggrandizement.
Gusto (noun)
Meaning- Enthusiasm and energy in doing something. उत्साह उमंग
Synonyms: Zest, Glee, Delight, Relish
Antonyms: Distaste, Indifference, Disinterest
Example: She attacked the huge slice of chocolate cake with great gusto.
Espouse (verb)
Meaning- To give your support to a belief, policy, etc. सहारा देना
Synonyms: Support, Accept, Adopt, Assist
Antonyms: Oppose, Abandon, Hinder, Disprove
Example: He espouses the belief that true revolutionaries must anchor their efforts in an act of love of people and of life.
Diktat (noun)
Meaning- An order or decree imposed by someone in power without popular consent. अलोकप्रिय और कड़ा आदेश
Synonyms: Law, Regulation, Decree, Edict
Example: Workers were not prepared to accept such diktats and spontaneously walked out.
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1. Synonym of Aggrandisement
2. Antonym of Espouse
3. Synonym of Expound
4. Synonym of Credo
5. Synonym of Rudimentary
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