Democratic deficit

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15 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning

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Incumbent (noun)

A person who has an official position. पदधारी

Synonyms: Occupant, Officeholder, Compulsory, Obligatory

Antonyms: Candidate, Noncurrent, Dispensable, Optional

Example: Being the incumbent is even harder.

Pivotal (adjective)

Of great importance because other things depend on it. प्रधान

Synonyms: Crucial, Critical, Central, Important

Antonyms: Unimportant, Minor, Insignificant, Inconsequential

Example: Europe is playing a pivotal role.

Relentless (adjective)

Not stopping. सतत

Synonyms: Inexorable, Unrelenting, Inflexible, Uncompromising

Antonyms: Ending, Merciful, Intermittent, Benevolent

Example: Did I mention my dad is a relentless optimist?

Pioneered (verb)

When somebody pioneers something, they are one of the first people to do, discover or use something new. बीड़ा उठाया

Synonyms: Introduced, Initialed, Lead, Develop

Antonyms: Answered, Concealed, Explained, Ignored

Example: He pioneered narrative talk therapy.

Sycophant (noun)

A person who praises important or powerful people too much and in a way that is not sincere, especially in order to get something from them. चापलूस

Synonyms: Toady, Flatterer, Bootlicker, Lackey

Antonyms: Hotshot, Orgulous, Proud, Rules-maker

Example: Now tell me who the sycophant is.

Gubernatorial (adjective)

Connected with the job of state governor in the US. गवर्नर

Synonyms: Administrative, Governmental, Presidential, Executive

Antonyms: Ancillary, Electable, Doormat, Employee

Example: His first gubernatorial campaign.

Intervene (verb)

To become involved in a situation in order to improve or help it. हस्तक्षेप

Synonyms: Interfere, Interpose, Interrupt, Intercede

Antonyms: Ignore, Disregard, Unite, Join

Example: It does not intervene in this process or this one.

Subvert (verb)

To try to destroy the authority of a political, religious, etc. system by attacking it secretly or indirectly. विकृत

Synonyms: Undermine, Pervert, Debase, Deprave

Antonyms: Bolster, Clean, Enhance, Purify

Example: I won't help you subvert democracy.

Steadfast (adjective)

Not changing in your attitudes or aims. पक्का

Synonyms: Firm, Unwavering, Staunch, Persistent

Antonyms: Fickle, Irresolute, Unreliable, Disloyal.

Example: But you're loyal and steadfast and devoted.

Pursuit (noun)

The act of looking for or trying to get something. उद्यम

Synonyms: Quest, Chase, Search, Hunt

Antonyms: Retreat, Surrender, Avocation, Idleness

Example: Men tire themselves in pursuit of rest.

Confront (verb)

To appear and need to be dealt with by somebody. सामना करना

Synonyms: Face, Tackle, Brave, Meet

Antonyms: Avoid, Dodge, Evade, Fear

Example: But all confront very serious pressures.

Futile (adjective)

Having no purpose because there is no chance of success. व्यर्थ

Synonyms: Useless, Pointless, Vain, Fruitless

Antonyms: Productive, Exercitation, Useful, Fruitful

Example: His efforts to find a job proved futile.

Archaic (adjective)

Old and no longer used. पुरातन

Synonyms: Obsolete, Outmoded, Outdated, Dated

Antonyms: Modern, Contemporary, New, Current

Example: It's an archaic exercise in cruelty.

Conceded (verb)

To admit that something is true, logical, etc. after first denying it or resisting it. स्वीकार

Synonyms: Admitted, Allowed, Acknowledged, Approved

Antonyms: Confronted, Bickered, Aimed, Applied

Example: He conceded that such an inference would be only implicit.

Flourish (verb)

To develop quickly and become successful or common. पनपना

Synonyms: Thrive, Prosper, Bloom, Grow

Antonyms: Fail, Collapse, Lose, Flop

Example: And that dream will flourish forever.

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Source: The Hindu · 8 Nov 2022

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Synonyms and antonyms, the way exams ask them. Answers show as you tap.

1. Synonym of Archaic

2. Antonym of Sycophant

3. Synonym of Pivotal

4. Antonym of Flourish

5. Synonym of Intervene

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