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10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning

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Fester (verb)

(of a negative feeling or a problem) become worse or more intense, especially through long-term neglect or indifference. बुरा होना

Synonyms: Rankle, Chafe, Brew, Gnaw

Antonyms: Mollify, Pacify, Placate

Example: Instead of talking the matter over with him, she allowed her resentment to fester in her mind.

Converge (verb)

Meaning - Come from different directions and meet at (a place). मिलना

Synonyms: Come together, Draw close, Go near

Antonyms: Diverge, Disperse, Disjoin

Example: At the breakdown our back row would then be converging from two different directions.

Watershed (noun)

An event or period marking a turning point in a situation. Meaning - Come from different directions and meet at (a place). ऐतिहासिक घटना

Synonyms: Turning point, Critical point, Landmark, Milestone, Crossroads

Example: These works were a watershed in the history of music.

Stalemate (noun)

A situation in which further action or progress by opposing or competing parties seems impossible. गतिरोध

Synonyms: Deadlock, Impasse, Dead-end, Draw

Antonyms: Breakthrough, Boon

Example: The war had again reached stalemate.

Obfuscate (verb)

To make something less clear and more difficult to understand, usually deliberately. अस्पष्ट करना

Synonyms: Obscure, Blur, Muddle, Complicate

Antonyms: Clarify, Clear up, Elucidate

Example: Until this deficiency is rectified, invoking craving merely further obfuscates an already confused area.

Outlive (verb)

Survive or last beyond (a specified period or expected lifespan). से अधिक समय तक टिका रहना

Synonyms: Survive, Outlast, Live longer than

Antonyms: Discontinue, Cease

Example: The organization had largely outlived its usefulness.

Galvanise (verb)

To make somebody take action by shocking them or by making them excited. कुशल

Synonyms: Startle, Animate, Vitalize, Incite, Occasion

Antonyms: Discourage, Depress, Deter, Dissuade

Example: The win galvanized the whole team.

Furore (noun)

An outbreak of public anger or excitement. उत्तेजना

Synonyms: Commotion, Uproar, Outcry, Tumult

Antonyms: Serenity, Calmness, Placidity

Example: The publication of the government's submission provoked another public furore.

Inevitable (adjective)

That you cannot avoid or prevent. जो टल न सके

Synonyms: Unavoidable, Certain, Sure, Unpreventable, Bound To Happen

Antonyms: Evitable, Uncertain, Avoidable, Unsure

Example: The ketchup has to be there on every table.

Oust (verb)

To force somebody out of a job or position of power, especially in order to take their place. निकाल देना

Synonyms: Drive out, Expel, Throw out, Depose, Topple

Antonyms: Appoint, Hold, Take In, Place

Example: She is a strong supporter of the recently ousted president.

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2. Antonym of Obfuscate

3. Synonym of Fester

4. Antonym of Outlive

5. Synonym of Furore

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