10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Pan out (verb)
Come to pass, succeed. सफल होना
Synonyms: Turn Out, Culminate, Come Out.
Antonyms: Fail, Not Happen.
Example: We hope things will pan out as we expect
Competent (adjective)
Having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully. सक्षम
Synonyms: Capable, Proficient, Skilled.
Antonyms: Inept, Impotent, Unable.
Example: A competent surgeon will have no problem in performing even a critical operation.
Sanction (noun)
Official permission or approval for an action. अनुमोदन, मंजूरी
Synonyms: Consent, Approval, Confirmation
Antonyms: Denial, Prohibition, Refusal
Example: The government will never sanction drinking and driving because it is unsafe.
Prosecute (verb)
Conduct legal proceedings against a person or organization. मुक़दमा करना
Synonyms: Indict, Litigate, Sue
Antonyms: Exonerate, Liberate, Free
Example: We can only prosecute if there is sufficient evidence.
Mala-fide (adjective, adverb)
In bad faith, with intent to deceive. असद्भावी, बदनीयत
Synonyms: Deceitful, Deceptive, Devious
Antonyms: Bona-Fide, Faithful, Authentic
Example: The judge concluded that the criminal had acted mala fide in concealing the information.
Suffice (verb)
Be enough or adequate. काफ़ी
Synonyms: Sufficient, Meet, Serve
Antonyms: Inadequate, Lack, Insufficient
Example: The storage space will probably suffice for the coming year.
Patronage (noun)
The power to control appointments to office or the right to privileges. नियुक्ति की शक्ति, भाई-भतीजावाद
Synonyms: Favouritism, Nepotism, Partiality
Antonyms: Impartiality, Nationalization
Example: Recruits are selected on merit, not through political patronage.
Overhaul (verb)
To make necessary repairs on, restore to serviceable condition. पूरी मरम्मत
Synonyms: Fix, Revamp, Modernize
Antonyms: Break, Damage, Destroy
Example: The mechanic overhauled the engine.
Remunerate (verb)
To pay, recompense, or reward for work, trouble. पारिश्रमिक, मेहनताना, प्रतिफल
Synonyms: Reimburse, Requite, Compensate
Antonyms: Charge, Withhold, Seize
Example: He may receive such remuneration as the council think reasonable.
Peers (noun)
A person of the same age, status, or ability as another specified person. समकक्ष व्यक्ति, समान पदस्थ
Synonyms: Equal, Fellow, Co-Worker
Antonyms: Inferior, Superior
Example: Peer pressure is strong among young people.
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Source: Cloze Test Quiz · 29 Jul 2018This editorial is for Prime members
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1. Synonym of Remunerate
2. Antonym of Prosecute
3. Synonym of Suffice
4. Antonym of Peers
5. Synonym of Competent
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