10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Cede (verb)
Give up (power or territory). त्यागकरना
Synonyms: Surrender, Yield, Relinquish, Concede, Part with
Antonyms: Take over, Retain, Usurp, Seize
Example: One challenge is that the courts are being asked to cede some power.
Perpetuate (verb)
To make something such as a bad situation, a belief, etc. continue for a long time. बनायेरखना
Synonyms: Sustain, Continue, Maintain, Prolong
Antonyms: Cease, Quit, Stop, Give Up
Example: This system perpetuated itself for several centuries.
Unbridled (adjective)
uncontrolled. अनियंत्रित
Synonyms: Unchecked, Rampant, Uncurbed, Unrestrained
Antonyms: Controlled, Checked, Curbed
Example: Running about with unbridled energy, the wild toddler could not be calmed down for her nap.
Relinquish (verb)
Voluntarily cease to keep or claim. त्यागना
Synonyms: Renounce, Give up, Cease, Abandon
Antonyms: Keep, Hold, Continue
Example: There is no evidence of her ever wishing to voluntarily relinquish the post.
Malady (noun)
A disease or ailment. नुक़सान बीमारी
Synonyms: Affliction, Infirmity, Indisposition
Example: He aged with dignity despite kidney disease and other maladies.
Largesse (noun)
Generosity in bestowing money or gifts upon others. दानशीलता
Synonyms: Magnanimity, Beneficence, Free-handedness, Bounty
Antonyms: Meanness, Stinginess
Example: You know the big lavish parties with corporate largesse paying a lot of money.
Vestige (noun)
A trace or remnant of something that is disappearing or no longer exists. अवशेष
Synonyms: Remnant, Fragment, Legacy
Antonyms: Whole, Entire
Example: People destroyed all remaining vestiges of humour.
Prerogative (noun)
A right or advantage belonging to a particular person or group because of their importance or social position. परमाधिकार
Synonyms: Entitlement, Right, Privilege, Advantage
Antonyms: Duty, Obligation
Example: In many countries education is still the prerogative of the rich.
Verbatim (adjective)
Copied, quoted, or translated in exactly the same words as were used originally. प्रतिशब्द
Synonyms: Literal, Exact, Line for line
Example: Your quotations must be verbatim.
Effectuate (verb)
Put into force or operation. कार्यान्वित करना
Synonyms: Achieve, Accomplish, Attain, Succeed in
Antonyms: Fail, Abandon
Example: The Pledge of Allegiance with all of its intended meaning does not effectuate an establishment of religion.
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Source: Confusing Word · 1 May 2021This editorial is for Prime members
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1. Synonym of Largesse
2. Antonym of Cede
3. Synonym of Perpetuate
4. Synonym of Verbatim
5. Synonym of Unbridled
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