10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Fray (verb)
(of a person's nerves or temper) show the effects of strain. चिढ़ना
Synonyms: Strain, Make tense, Irritate
Antonyms: Accord, Please, Harmonize
Example: Despite this I was full of restless energy, and my nerves were fraying.
Formidable (adjective)
Inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable. भयभीत करने वाला
Synonyms: Intimidating, Redoubtable, Foreboding
Antonyms: Tender, Mild, Gentle
Example: The first game after the enforced break was a tough encounter against formidable opponents.
Thumping (adjective)
Of an impressive size, extent, or amount. ज़बरदस्त
Synonyms: Enormous, Huge, Tremendous, Prodigious
Antonyms: Little, Somewhat
Example: The overwhelming majority of the population - a thumping 94 per cent - exchange presents.
Squarely (adverb)
Directly or exactly; without doubt. सीधे
Synonyms: Precisely, Exactly, Directly, Just, Straight
Antonyms: Indirectly, Incidentally, Secondarily
Example: The party puts its support squarely behind the minister.
Rung (noun)
A level in a hierarchical structure, especially a class or career structure. पायदान
Synonyms: Level, Rank, Position, Degree
Example: A level in a hierarchical structure, especially a class or career structure.
Fealty (noun)
Formal acknowledgement of loyalty to a lord. निष्ठा
Synonyms: Faithfulness, Obedience, Fidelity, Devotion
Antonyms: Treachery, Disloyalty
Example: A property for which she did fealty.
Penchant (noun)
A strong or habitual liking for something or tendency to do something. विशेष रुचि, झुकाव
Synonyms: Tendency, Fondness, Inclination, Proclivity
Antonyms: Dislike, Indifference, Antipathy
Example: Those with a penchant for acting on the silver screen need not be disappointed.
Surmise (verb)
Suppose that something is true without having evidence to confirm it. अनुमान
Synonyms: Guess, Conjecture, Speculate
Antonyms: Disbelief, Prove
Example: It is difficult to surmise where she might have been staying.
Genuflect (verb)
Show deference or servility. आदर में घुटने टेकना
Synonyms: Incline the body, Nod, Make an obeisance
Antonyms: Disrespect, Discourtesy
Example: He wants to force federal judges to genuflect to his right-wing beliefs.
Bolster (verb)
Support or strengthen. प्रबलकरना
Synonyms: Support, Reinforce, Fortify, Buttress
Antonyms: Undermine, Weaken, Enfeeble, Debilitate
Example: Raising your voice is not a good way to bolster your position during an argument.
The editorial
Source: The Economic Times · 13 Mar 2021This editorial is for Prime members
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Synonyms and antonyms, the way exams ask them. Answers show as you tap.
1. Synonym of Formidable
2. Antonym of Squarely
3. Synonym of Bolster
4. Antonym of Fray
5. Synonym of Rung
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