Bhagwad gita and the lives of the stoics

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Bhagwad gita and the lives of the stoics
03,Feb,2021

10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning

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Vandalism (noun)

Action involving deliberate destruction of or damage to public or private property. बर्बरता

Synonyms: Destruction, Harm, Ruin, Devastation

Antonyms: Preservation, Protection

Example: Reports of criminal damage and persistent vandalism were also relayed to councillors.

Malign (verb)

Speak about (someone) in a spitefully critical manner. निन्दा करना

Synonyms: Defame, Smear, Blacken soeone’s name

Antonyms: Benign, Commend

Example: A victory for the champion team Sydney has been much maligned this year.

Nitty-Gritty (noun)

The most important aspects or practical details of a subject or situation. महत्वपूर्ण पहलू

Synonyms: Basics, Essentials, Main point, Substance

Antonyms: Exterior, Outer

Example: There are other issues coming up as they work through the nitty-gritty details of this plan.

Rhetoric (noun)

Speech or writing that is intended to influence people, but that is not completely honest or sincere. वक्रपटुता

Synonyms: Loftiness, Turgidity, Magniloquence

Example: His speech was dismissed as mere rhetoric by the opposition.

Elicit (verb)

To get information or a reaction from somebody, often with difficulty. प्राप्तकरना

Synonyms: Obtain, Evoke, Draw Out, Induce, Bring About

Antonyms: Keep, Repress, Suppress, Hide

Example: The work elicited enormous public interest.

Peculiar (adjective)

Different to what is normal or expected. अजीब

Synonyms: Strange, Unusual, Unexpected, Unfamiliar

Antonyms: Ordinary, Normal

Example: He gave her some very peculiar looks.

Consensus (noun)

A general agreement. सामंजस्य

Synonyms: Agreement, Concurrence, Accord

Antonyms: Disagreement, Discord, Dissent

Example: There is a growing consensus of opinion on this issue.

Repeal (verb)

Revoke or annul (a law or act of parliament). रद्द करना

Synonyms: Rescind, Cancel, Invalidate, Reverse

Antonyms: Enact, Ratify

Example: Congress repealed the bankruptcy act in 1803 before its scheduled expiration

Deliberation (noun)

Long and careful consideration or discussion. समझ बूझ

Synonyms: Consideration, Thinking, Contemplation, Musing

Antonyms: Imprudence, Carelessness

Example: There are tight legal restrictions on discussing real jury deliberations.

Bridge (verb)

Make (a difference between two groups) smaller or less significant. मिलाना

Synonyms: Join, Link, Connect, Unite

Example: Differences on key issues could not be bridged.

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Source: The Times of India · 3 Feb 2021

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2. Antonym of Deliberation

3. Synonym of Bridge

4. Antonym of Nitty-Gritty

5. Synonym of Peculiar

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