10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Augury (noun)
A sign of what will happen in the future; an omen. आभास
Synonyms: Omen, Sign, Indication, Threat
Example: They heard the sound as an augury of death.
Consternation (noun)
A feeling of anxiety or dismay, typically at something unexpected. विस्मय
Synonyms: Dismay, Perturbation, Distress, Trepidation, Angst
Antonyms: Calmness, Peacefulness, Coolness
Example: The latest scheme has caused similar consternation among traders.
Arduous (adjective)
Involving a lot of effort and energy, especially over a period of time. कठिन
Synonyms: Strenuous, Laborious, Onerous, Burdensome
Antonyms: Effortless, Simple, Smooth, Uncomplicated
Example: Thanks to everyone who gave their time and effort to the arduous task.
Discern (verb)
Recognize or find out. जानना
Synonyms: Discover, Make out, Come to know, Diagnose
Antonyms: Overlook, Ignore, Neglect
Example: I can discern no difference between the two policies.
Adorn (verb)
Make more beautiful or attractive. की शोभा बढ़ाना
Synonyms: Embellish, Beautify, Furnish, Deck
Antonyms: Spoil, Deface, Mar
Example: Gold rings adorned his fingers.
Whimsical (adjective)
Unusual and not serious in a way that is either funny or annoying. अस्थिर मनमौजी
Synonyms: Capricious, Protean, Wavering, Unpredictable, Fickle
Antonyms: Sensible, Serious, Prudent, Sane
Example: Much of his writing has a whimsical quality.
Bewilder (verb)
Cause (someone) to become perplexed and confused. हैरान करना
Synonyms: Perplex, Puzzle, Confuse
Antonyms: Clarify, Explain
Example: She was bewildered by his sudden change of mood.
Overriding (adjective)
More important than anything else in a particular situation. अधिभावी
Synonyms: Predominant, Foremost, Principal, Supreme
Antonyms: Unimportant, Insignificant, Trivial
Example: Their overriding aim was to keep costs low.
Slumber (noun)
A sleep. निद्रा
Synonyms: Doze, Rest, Ease
Antonyms: Awakening, Rouse
Example: But when it emerges from its slumbers, it is likely to change the rest of your life.
Pragmatic (adjective)
Solving problems in a practical and sensible way rather than by having fixed ideas or theories. तथ्यात्मक
Synonyms: Practical, Hard-Headed, Rational, Empirical
Antonyms: Impractical, Idealistic, Irrational, Theoretical
Example: The scientist had a pragmatic approach to dealing with the water crisis.
The editorial
Source: The Hindu · 24 Aug 2021With the Supreme Court Collegium showing the way in judicial appointments, the executive needs to match its pace.
For the first time ever, the Supreme Court Collegium led by the Chief Justice of India (CJI) recommended/selected as many as nine persons at one go to be appointed to the apex court. With the appointment later of the nine judges by the President of India, barring one vacancy which arose after the Collegium met, all the nine vacancies in the Supreme Court will be filled up. The highest court in the country having its near full strength will ease the pressure on it considerably.
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1. Synonym of Overriding
2. Antonym of Pragmatic
3. Synonym of Discern
4. Antonym of Arduous
5. Synonym of Augury
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