Bail not jail delay in considering bail is an attack on constitutional principles many systemic flaws need correction

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22,Jun,2021

10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning

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Ignominiously (adverb)

In a way that makes you feel ashamed, or should make you feel ashamed. तिरस्कारपूर्वक

Synonyms: Disgracefully, Shamefully, Dishonorably

Example: She would be scolded, abused, ignominiously discharged.

Unremitting (adjective)

Never relaxing or slackening. निरंतर

Synonyms: Relentless, Unrelenting, Continual, Endless

Antonyms: Intermittent, Discontinuous

Example: He achieved what he did by unremitting hard work.

Cataclysmic (adjective)

Causing sudden and violent change. प्रलयात्मक

Synonyms: Disastrous, Catastrophic, Ruinous, Destructive, Terrible, Dreadful

Antonyms: Fortunate, Blessed, Advantageous, Beneficial

Example: Twentieth century's final years witnessed some cataclysmic events unprecedented in history.

Amicable (adjective)

Characterized by friendliness and absence of discord. मैत्रीपूर्ण

Synonyms: Friendly, Cordial, Harmonious, Courteous

Antonyms: Hostile, Unfriendly, Inimical

Example: In spite of their disagreement they parted on amicable terms.

Recalcitrant (adjective)

Having an obstinately uncooperative attitude towards authority or discipline. आज्ञा न माननेवाला

Synonyms: Intransigent, Resistant, Obstinate, Uncooperative

Antonyms: Compliant, Obedient, Agreeable

Example: Residents' associations should be authorised to fine recalcitrant drivers who do not turn up at fixed timings.

Nexus (noun)

A connection or series of connections linking two or more things. बंधनसंधि

Synonyms: Join, Junction, Juncture, Intersection

Antonyms: Disassociation, Separation, Disunion

Example: The school cafeteria is the nexus of student activity.

Rapprochement (noun)

(especially in international affairs) an establishment or resumption of harmonious relations. मेल-जोल

Synonyms: Reuniting, Reunion, Reconciliation

Antonyms: Hostility, Aloofness, Antagonism

Example: Policies aimed at bringing about a rapprochement with China.

Stupendous (adjective)

Extremely impressive. आश्चर्यजनक

Synonyms: Amazing, Astonishing, Extraordinary

Antonyms: Ordinary, Unimpressive, Common

Example: We climbed the mountain for stupendous views of the west coast.

Propensity (noun)

An inclination or natural tendency to behave in a particular way. झुकाव रुचि

Synonyms: Tendency, Inclination, Proclivity, Leaning, Disposition

Antonyms: Aversion, Dislike, Disinclination, Disinterest

Example: There is an increased propensity for people to live alone.

Doom (verb)

Cause to have an unfortunate and inescapable outcome. विनाश होना

Synonyms: Destine, Ordain, Consign

Example: Maybe it was always doomed to be a lost cause.

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Source: The Times of India · 22 Jun 2021

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1. Synonym of Nexus

2. Antonym of Cataclysmic

3. Synonym of Recalcitrant

4. Synonym of Ignominiously

5. Synonym of Rapprochement

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