15 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Unbridled (adjective)
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.
Batter (verb)
To hit somebody/something hard many times, especially in a way that causes serious damage. बिगाड़ना
Synonyms: Damage, Impair, Spoil, Harm
Antonyms: Restore, Repair, Fix
Example: Severe winds have been battering the north coast.
Valiant (adjective)
Very brave or determined. वीरतापूर्ण
Synonyms: Courageous, Fearless, Audacious, Manly
Antonyms: Fearful, Coward, Timorous
Example: The firefighters made valiant efforts to save them, but were beaten back by the flames.
Profoundly (adverb)
In a way that has a very great effect on somebody/something. पूरी तरह से
Synonyms: Extremely, Greatly, Intensely, Completely
Antonyms: Partially, Incompletely
Example: We are profoundly affected by what happens to us in childhood.
Denounce (verb)
Publicly declare to be wrong or evil. निंदाकरना
Synonyms: Condemn, Censure, Vilify, Stigmatize
Antonyms: Praise, Approve, Commend
Example: The project was denounced as a scandalous waste of public money.
Reticence (noun)
A dislike of telling people about things. संकोच
Synonyms: Reserve, Restraint, Introversion, Shyness
Antonyms: Openness, Willingness, Inclination
Example: Yet there was continual evidence of reticence among even supposed supporters.
Consternation (noun)
A feeling of anxiety or dismay, typically at something unexpected. विस्मय
Synonyms: Dismay, Perturbation, Distress, Trepidation, Angst
Antonyms: Calmness, Peacefulness, Coolness
Example: The latest scheme has caused similar consternation among traders.
Hound (verb)
Harass, persecute, or pursue relentlessly. तंग करना
Synonyms: Pester, Trouble, Harry
Antonyms: Support, Help
Example: She was hounded by the Italian press.
Unflappable (adjective)
Having or showing calmness in a crisis. शांत
Synonyms: Unexcitable, Calm, Controlled, Relaxed
Antonyms: Anxious, Worried
Example: A brief wave of nausea broke through her normally unflappable control.
Welch (verb)
Fail to honour (a debt or obligation incurred through a promise or agreement). उधार न चुका कर धोखा देना
Synonyms: Run out on, Evade
Antonyms: Pay, Finish
Example: Banks began welshing on their agreement not to convert dollar reserves into gold.
Paltry (adjective)
(of an amount) very small. तुच्छ
Synonyms: Insufficient, Scanty, Insignificant
Antonyms: Substantial, Consequential
Example: There is some insurance available, although the amount of coverage is paltry.
Whammy (noun)
An event with a powerful and unpleasant effect. झटका
Synonyms: Bombshell, Jolt, Surprise
Antonyms: Indifference, Composure, Tranquility
Example: .S. oil producing companies are expected to feel a whammy from falling oil prices.
Shudder (noun)
A shaking movement you make because you are cold or have a feeling of fear or horror. थरथराहट
Synonyms: Shiver, Tremor, Shake, Thrill
Antonyms: Firm, Stable
Example: She gave an involuntary shudder.
Accentuate (verb)
To emphasize something or make it easier to notice. अधिकसुस्पष्टकरना
Synonyms: Emphasize, Underscore, Highlight, Point up, Give prominence to
Antonyms: De-emphasize, Divert attention from
Example: Her short hair accentuated her huge eyes.
Hover (verb)
To stay close to something. आस पास फिरना
Synonyms: Loiter, Stay nearby, Wait about
Antonyms: Settle, Rest
Example: Temperatures hovered around freezing.
The editorial
Source: The Times of India · 23 Mar 2022In a welcome announcement yesterday, UGC has confirmed that for the upcoming 2022-23 academic year admissions to undergraduate courses in all central universities and their affiliated colleges will be via the Common University Entrance Test (CUET).
So far 14 central universities have been undertaking admissions this way, but the chaotic and stressful admission process of the last two pandemic years underscored the need for all 45 central universities to go this route. The National Testing Agency (NTA) already conducts JEE and NEET exams, so CUET is in expert hands. The shift promises a much more student-friendly entrance process, which willing state, private, and deemed universities can also join.
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1. Synonym of Unflappable
2. Antonym of Welch
3. Synonym of Valiant
4. Antonym of Profoundly
5. Synonym of Hound
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