10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Impending (adjective)
Meaning- That is going to happen very soon. आगामी आसन्न
Synonyms: Imminent, Forthcoming, Upcoming, About to happen, In the offing
Antonyms: Distant, Unlikely, Doubtful
Example: The author had returned to his country ahead of the impending war.
Tantamount (adjective)
Meaning- Equivalent in seriousness to. बराबर
Synonyms: Equivalent, Identical, Equal, Much the same as, Amounting to
Antonyms: Different, Opposite, Reverse
Example: The consequences could have been tantamount to a death sentence.
Subversion (noun)
Meaning- The process of trying to destroy the authority of a political, religious, etc. system by attacking it secretly or indirectly. राज्य-च्युति क्षय
Synonyms: Undermining, Destruction, Wrecking, Razing, Ruination
Antonyms: Compliance, Obedience, Conformity
Example: The ruthless subversion of democracy can be seen.
Limbo (noun)
Meaning- An uncertain period of awaiting a decision or resolution. अनिश्चय की स्थिति
Synonyms: In abeyance, Unattended to, Unfinished, Pending
Antonyms: Certainty, Surety, Assurance, Certitude
Example: The legal battle could leave the club in limbo until next year.
Speculate (verb)
Meaning- To form an opinion about something without knowing all the details or facts. अनुमान लगाना
Synonyms: Conjecture, Hypothesize, Contemplate, Surmise, Guess, Suppose
Antonyms: Ignore, Disregard, Abstain, Find out
Example: We all speculated about the reasons for her resignation.
Rein (noun)
Meaning- The power to direct and control. बागडोर
Synonyms: Control, Govern, Curb, Command
Antonyms: Powerlessness, Weakness, Incapability
Example: A new chairperson will soon take over the reins.
Avert (verb)
Meaning- To prevent something bad or dangerous from happening. बचाना
Synonyms: Prevent, Stop, Stave Off, Ward Off, Avoid, Obviate
Antonyms: Let, Leave, Suffer
Example: He managed to avert the closure of the factory.
Impasse (noun)
Meaning - A situation in which no progress is possible, especially because of disagreement. ऐसा स्थान या स्थिति जहां से निकलने का मार्ग न हो
Synonyms: Deadlock, Stand-Off, Checkmate, Stalemate, Halt
Antonyms: Breakthrough, Solution, Progress, Development
Example: The proposal offered both sides a way out of the diplomatic impasse.
Defer (verb)
Meaning- To delay something until a later time. टालना विलंब करना
Synonyms: Put off, Postpone, Delay, Hold off, Put back
Antonyms: Forward, Expedite, Hasten
Example: They deferred the decision until February.
Secluded (adjective)
Meaning- (of a place) not seen or visited by many people. एकान्त सुनसान
Synonyms: Sheltered, Private, Concealed, Sequestered, Cloistered
Antonyms: Public, Open, Populated, Busy
Example: We managed to find a secluded spot for our picnic.
The editorial
Source: The Hindu · 11 May 2020The Election Commission could consider the measures that South Korea took to prepare a foolproof plan.
As Maharashtra struggled to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic, its people were staring at a unique problem. The deadlock between the Governor of Maharashtra and Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray looked like it would continue for long and cost Mr. Thackeray the post of Chief Minister. But thanks to the intervention of the Prime Minister and the prompt action of the Election Commission of India (EC), the impending constitutional crisis has blown over in Maharashtra.
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1. Synonym of Defer
2. Antonym of Limbo
3. Synonym of Rein
4. Antonym of Impasse
5. Synonym of Tantamount
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