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The Hindu Editorial – 13.04.2018
1). Capitulated (Verb) – समर्पण करना
Definition: cease to resist an opponent or an unwelcome demand; yield.
Synonyms: surrender, give in, yield, admit defeat, concede defeat, give up the struggle, submit, back down
Usage: the patriots had to capitulate to the enemy forces
2).Undermine (Verb) – कमजोर करना
Definition: erode the base or foundation of (a rock formation).
Synonyms: erode, wear away, eat away at, chip away, undercut erode,
Usage: the flow of water had undermined pillars supporting the roof
3). Frayed (Verb) – अस्तव्यस्त होना
Definition: unravel or become worn at the edge, typically through constant rubbing.
Synonyms: unravel, wear, wear thin, wear out, wear away, wear through, become worn
Usage: cheap fabric soon frays
4). Scuffles (Noun) – हाथापाई
Definition: a short, confused fight or struggle at close quarters.
Synonyms: fight, struggle, tussle, brawl, fracas, rumpus, melee, free-for-all, rough and tumble
Usage: there were minor scuffles with police
5). Sheer (Adjective) – आनंद ही आनंद
Definition: nothing other than; unmitigated (used for emphasis).
Synonyms: utter, complete, absolute, total, pure, perfect, downright, out-and-out, thorough
Usage: she giggled with sheer delight
6). Ambivalent (Adjective) – विवादस्पद
Definition: having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone.
Synonyms: equivocal, uncertain, unsure, doubtful, indecisive, inconclusive, irresolute, in two minds
Usage: some loved her, some hated her, few were ambivalent about her
7). Flinging (Verb) – फैंक देना
Definition: throw or hurl forcefully.
Synonyms: throw, toss, sling, hurl, cast, pitch, lob, bowl, launch, flip, shy, send,
propel
Usage: he picked up the debris and flung it away
8). Inexplicable (Adjective) – अकथनीय
Definition: unable to be explained or accounted for.
Synonyms: unaccountable, unexplainable, incomprehensible, unfathomable,
impenetrable, insoluble
Usage: for some inexplicable reason her mind went completely blank
9). Extravaganza (Noun) — अतिकाल्पनिक
Definition: an elaborate and spectacular entertainment or production.
Synonyms: spectacular, display, spectacle, exhibition, performance, presentation ,show
Usage: an extravaganza of dance in many forms
10). Abduction (Noun) – अपहरण
Definition: the action of forcibly taking someone away against their will.
Synonyms: Rape, Seizure, Theft.
Usage: they organized the abduction of Mr Cordes on his way to the airport
11). Chilling (Verb) — द्रुतशीतन करना
Definition: horrify or frighten (someone).
Synonyms: scare, frighten, petrify, terrify, alarm, appal, disturb, disquiet, unsettle
Usage: the city was chilled by the violence
12). Nomadic (Adjective) – खानाबदोश
Definition: living the life of a nomad; wandering.
Synonyms: Pastoral, Peripatetic, wandering, drifting.
Usage: nomadic herdsmen
13). Insinuation (Noun) – फुसलाव
Definition: an unpleasant hint or suggestion of something bad.
Synonyms: implication, inference, suggestion, hint, intimation, imputation, innuendo, reference
Usage: I’ve done nothing to deserve all your vicious insinuations
14). Anxieties (Noun) – व्यग्रता
Definition: a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome.
Synonyms: worry, concern, apprehension, apprehensiveness, consternation, uneasiness
Usage: he felt a surge of anxiety
15). Tussle (Noun) – संघर्ष
Definition: a vigorous struggle or scuffle, typically in order to obtain or achieve something.
Synonyms: scuffle, fight, struggle, skirmish, brawl, scrimmage, scramble, scrum,
fisticuffs
Usage: there was a tussle for the ball
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