10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Impinge (verb)
Have an effect, especially a negative one. प्रभाव डालना
Synonyms: Have a bearing on, Influence, Have an effect on, Make an impact on, Impact
Antonyms: Avoid, Leave alone, Shun
Example: Several factors impinge on market efficiency.
Tread (verb)
Walk in a specified way. चलना
Synonyms: Walk, Step, Stride
Example: The government had to tread carefully so as not to offend the judiciary.
Fabric (noun)
The basic structure of a society, an organization, etc. that enables it to function successfully. संरचना
Synonyms: Framework, Structure, Foundation
Example: The fabric that binds society is delicate and needs careful handling.
Garb (noun)
Clothing, especially of a distinctive or special kind. पोशाक
Synonyms: Attire, Outfit, Turnout, Raiment
Example: He was dressed in Chinese garb and sporting a ponytail.
Profess (verb)
To state openly that you have a particular belief, feeling, etc. घोषित करना
Synonyms: Declare, Confess, Admit, Announce
Antonyms: Deny, Refuse, Reject
Example: In this scene the couple finally profess their love for each other.
Annul (verb)
Declare (a marriage) to have had no legal existence. रद्द करना
Synonyms: Nullify, Invalidate, Declare invalid
Antonyms: Validate, Restore
Example: He had his marriage annulled by the Catholic Church.
Falter (verb)
To become weaker or less effective. डगडगाना
Synonyms: Waver, Vacillate, Fluctuate, Quiver, Flicker
Antonyms: Persist, Persevere, Endure, Last
Example: The team’s performance faltered badly after the break.
Hapless (adjective)
(especially of a person) unfortunate. भाग्यहीन
Synonyms: Unfortunate, Cursed, Luckless, Doomed
Antonyms: Fortunate, Blessed, Propitious
Example: It is not merely hapless tourists that are suffering in this unstable climate.
Alacrity (noun)
Brisk and cheerful readiness. आतुरता प्रफुल्लता
Synonyms: Eagerness, Willingness, Readiness
Antonyms: Unwillingness, Reluctance, Slowness
Example: She accepted the invitation with alacrity.
Languish (verb)
Lose or lack vitality. कमजोर होना
Synonyms: Wither, Weaken, Decline, Deteriorate
Antonyms: Thrive, Flourish, Prosper
Example: The share price languished at 102p.
The editorial
Source: The Hindu · 18 Jan 2021The present government must shed its many distractions that now grossly impinge on the values and rights of Indians.
Recent events in the country leave citizens wondering whether the Prime Minister can ensure his promise to the Nation, of ‘Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas’ (‘Together, for everyone’s growth, with everyone’s trust’). With one of the largest populations of Muslims in the world, India needs to tread carefully in its approach towards them.
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1. Synonym of Garb
2. Antonym of Languish
3. Synonym of Profess
4. Antonym of Alacrity
5. Synonym of Annul
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