10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Rupture (noun)
A breach of a harmonious relationship. अनबन
Synonyms: Rift, Estrangement, Breach, Split
Antonyms: Peace, Harmony
Example: The rupture with his father would never be healed.
Chequered (adjective)
Marked by periods of varied fortune or discreditable incidents. विभिन्न
Synonyms: Varied, Full of ups and downs, Eventful
Example: One of the people in your report had a checkered past.
Veer (verb)
Suddenly change an opinion, subject, type of behaviour, etc. बदलना
Synonyms: Deviate, Swerve, Deflect
Antonyms: Straighten, Conform, Stay
Example: The conversation eventually veered away from theatrical things.
Vintage (adjective)
Denoting something from the past of high quality, especially something representing the best of its kind. विशिष्ट
Synonyms: High-quality, Classic, Superior, Ageless
Antonyms: Poor, Inferior, Untypical
Example: 2008 was not a vintage year for the movies.
Lofty (adjective)
Of a noble or elevated nature. अभिमानी
Synonyms: Exalted, High-minded, Sublime
Antonyms: Unobtrusive, Lowly
Example: The lofty ideal found many spontaneous takers.
Stalemate (noun)
A situation in which further action or progress by opposing or competing parties seems impossible. गतिरोध
Synonyms: Deadlock, Impasse, Dead-end, Draw
Antonyms: Breakthrough, Boon
Example: The war had again reached stalemate.
Jettison (verb)
Abandon or discard (someone or something that is no longer wanted) फेंक देना
Synonyms: Throw away, Shed, Dump
Antonyms: Keep, Retain, Hold
Example: He was jettisoned as team coach after the defeat.
Tread (verb)
Walk in a specified way. चलना
Synonyms: Walk in a specified way. (चलना)
Example: The government had to tread carefully so as not to offend the judiciary.
Grouses (noun)
A complaint or grumble. शिकवा
Synonyms: Whine, Moan, Objection, Protest
Antonyms: Compliment, Praise
Example: I dislike hanging around people with lots of grouses.
Convene (verb)
Come or bring together for a meeting or activity. एकत्र होना
Synonyms: Assemble, Gather, Muster, Collect, Summon, Come Together
Antonyms: Disperse, Scatter, Split, Dissemble
Example: He had convened a secret meeting of military personnel.
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Source: The Times of India · 16 Apr 2021This editorial is for Prime members
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1. Synonym of Rupture
2. Antonym of Convene
3. Synonym of Tread
4. Antonym of Veer
5. Synonym of Stalemate
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