10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Formidable (adjective)
Inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable. भयानक
Synonyms: Intimidating, Redoubtable, Foreboding
Antonyms: Tender, Mild, Gentle
Example: The first game after the enforced break was a tough encounter against formidable opponent.
Abscond (verb)
Leave hurriedly and secretly, typically to escape from custody or avoid arrest. फरार होना
Synonyms: Escape, Run away, Bolt, Flee
Antonyms: Remain, Stay
Example: I will not abscond in order to avoid extradition to Mexico.
Overt (adjective)
Done or shown openly. प्रत्यक्ष
Synonyms: Unconcealed, Clear, Open, Public
Antonyms: Hidden, Concealed, Private
Example: Once there is more than one overt act, there is a range of possibilities for sentencing.
Fascination (noun)
A very strong attraction, that makes something very interesting. मुग्धता
Synonyms: Captivation, Passion, Enchantment
Antonyms: Repulsion, Boredom
Example: Television has always held a fascination for me.
Statute (noun)
A written law passed by a legislative body. अधिनियम
Synonyms: Law, Regulation, Enactment, Bill
Example: Rules are written to reflect the statutes passed in legislation.
Egregious (adjective)
Outstandingly bad. अत्यंत बुरा
Synonyms: Horrifying, Terrible, Awful
Example: Music companies are more egregious in their abuse of consumers than the movie companies.
Fabricate (verb)
To invent false information in order to trick people. जालसाजी करना
Synonyms: Forge, Falsify, Make up, Invent
Antonyms: Validate, Verify
Example: The prisoner claimed the police had fabricated his confession.
Fallacious (adjective)
Based on a mistaken belief. भ्रमजनक मिथ्या
Synonyms: Erroneous, Misinformed, Faulty, Distorted
Antonyms: Correct, Truthful
Example: It is also a fallacious argument that heavy vehicles alone account for the recurring accidents.
Curtail (verb)
Reduce in extent or quantity. कमकरना
Synonyms: Reduce, Lessen, Diminish, Truncate, Shrink, Decrease
Antonyms: Extend, Lengthen, Increase, Expand, Raise
Example: Spending on books has been severely curtailed.
Folly (noun)
A foolish act, idea, or practice. अज्ञानता
Synonyms: Stupidity, Imbecility, Silliness, Idiocy
Antonyms: Sanity, Sagacity
Example: It would be folly to turn the offer down.
The editorial
Source: The Hindu · 10 Nov 2021The Supreme Court’s judgment alters a terrible legal landscape that has seen the blatant misuse of the UAPA.
A judgment of the Supreme Court of India on October 28, 2021 has immense potential to reclaim the idea of personal liberty and human dignity. In Thwaha Fasal vs Union of India, the Court has acted in its introspective jurisdiction and deconstructed the provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) with a great sense of legal realism. This paves the way for a formidable judicial authority against blatant misuse of this draconian law.
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1. Synonym of Statute
2. Antonym of Fabricate
3. Synonym of Folly
4. Antonym of Overt
5. Synonym of Fascination
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