10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Dissolution (noun)
Termination or destruction by breaking down, disrupting, or dispersing; the dissolving of an assembly or organization विघटन, समाप्ति
Synonyms: Cessation, Closure, Termination, Conclusion, Disbandment
Antonyms: Inauguration, Induction, Appointment, Investiture
Example: The long quarrel ended with the dissolution of their marriage.
Erstwhile (adjective)
Meaning: former. भूतपूर्व
Synonyms: Sometime, Quondam, Ex-, Whilom, Foregoing
Antonyms: Current, Existing, Contemporary
Example: His erstwhile friends turned against him.
Enshrine (verb)
Preserve (a right, tradition, or idea) in a form that ensures it will be protected and respected. प्रतिष्ठापित करना, समाविष्ट करना
Synonyms: Embody, Manifest, Incorporate, Contain, Include, Preserve, Immortalize, Cherish
Antonyms: Separate, Exclude, Disintegrate, Eliminate, Disembody
Example: Lot of memories are enshrined in this photograph album.
Articulate (verb)
Express (an idea or feeling) fluently and coherently. साफ़ साफ़ बोलना/ व्यक्त करना
Synonyms: Enunciate, Vocalize, Express, Voice, Ventilate
Antonyms: Mispronounce, Mumble, Murmur
Example: She cannot articulate her feelings very well.
Emancipate (verb)
Set free, especially from legal, social, or political restrictions; free (someone) from slavery. स्वतंत्र करना
Synonyms: Liberate, Unfetter, Unshackle, Manumit, Untie
Antonyms: Subjugate, Bind, Enchain, Restrain, Fetter
Example: During the Civil War, he aided newly emancipated slaves.
Marginalize (verb)
Treat (a person, group, or concept) as insignificant or peripheral. उपेक्षा करना; निर्वासित करना
Synonyms: Relegate, Sideline, Demote, Disregard, Banish, Ostracize
Antonyms: Focus, Promote, Elevate, Value
Example: We must not marginalize the poor in our society.
Persecute (verb)
Harass or annoy (someone) persistently. सताना, कष्ट देना
Synonyms: Pester, Torment, Hassle, Badger, Bait, Bedevil, Molest
Antonyms: Comfort, Console, Soothe, Reassure
Example: They persecute those who do not conform to their ideas.
Repugnant (adjective)
In conflict or incompatible with. प्रतिकूल, विरुद्ध
Synonyms: Averse, Adverse, Contrary To, Hostile, Antagonistic
Antonyms: Agreeable, Suitable, Comfortable
Example: A by-law must not be repugnant to the general law of the country.
Bizarrely (adverb)
In a very strange or unusual manner. अजीब ढंग से
Synonyms: Curiously, Weirdly, Peculiarly, Queerly, Atypically
Antonyms: Naturally, Normally, Usually
Example: He often dressed bizarrely.
Shortcoming (noun)
A fault or failure to meet a certain standard, typically in a person's character, a plan, or a system. कमी
Synonyms: Defect, Flaw, Blemish, Failing, Drawback, Foible
Antonyms: Strength, Virtue, Forte, Long Suit, Specialty
Example: He was fully aware of his own shortcomings.
The editorial
Source: The Economic Times · 1 Jun 2019The government’s think tank Niti Aayog is in touch with the World Bank to modernise India’s statistical system and align it with global best practices, says its vice-chairman Rajiv Kumar. A revamp is certainly warranted, so that up-to-date, even real-time, data can be garnered for informed policy-making. More important, we need systems for timely and reliable government statistics that are seen as objective, and free from any bias, deemed or real.
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1. Synonym of Marginalize
2. Antonym of Persecute
3. Synonym of Shortcoming
4. Antonym of Enshrine
5. Synonym of Repugnant
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