10 words from this editorial with Hindi meaning
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Ascension (noun)
The act of moving to a higher or more powerful position. आरोहण/पद ग्रहण करना
Synonyms: Ascent, Climbing, Mounting, Rising, Scaling, Soaring, Escalating
Antonyms: Declension, Decline, Descendancy
Example: His ascension to the presidency proved to be worthy as international relations of the country started towards amelioration.
Coalition (noun)
A body formed by the coalescing of originally distinct elements /a group formed to gain an advantage. गठबंधन/संघ मेल
Synonyms: Alliance, Union, Partnership, Affiliation
Antonyms: Detachment, Disunion, Division
Example: If we want to obtain a pay raise, we need to form a coalition or a union to stand together against our employer.
Onus (noun)
Something that is one's duty or responsibility. भार/ज़िम्मेदारी
Synonyms: Vouchment, Responsibility, Liability, Obligation, Duty, Load
Antonyms: Negligence, Irresponsibility, Untidiness, Insouciance
Example: As a good teacher, I accept the onus for making sure my students learn something each day.
Predicament (noun)
A situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one. कठिन परिस्थिति/संकट में होना
Synonyms: Difficult Situation, Mess, Difficulty, Problematic, Issue, Plight, Quandary, Trouble, Muddle.
Antonyms: Blessing, Boon, Solution
Example: The book “the Subconscious mind” describes one soul's predicament when the mind of its human host refuses to cooperate with her takeover.
Fiasco (noun)
A complete failure. असफलता/विफलता
Synonyms: Failure, Hoodoo, Flop, Ruin
Antonyms: Winning, Accomplishment, Achievement, Triumph, Success
Example: After the pharmaceutical company endured a poisoning fiasco, it was unprofitable for several years.
Speculation (noun)
The forming of a theory or conjecture without firm evidence. अटकलबाज़ी/विचार/परिकल्पना
Synonyms: Conjecture, Theorizing, Hypothesizing, Supposition, Guesswork, Thought
Antonyms: : Reality, Truth, Knowledge, Proof, Fact
Example: Without any leads or evidence, the detectives can only speculate about who might have committed the crime.
Contrarian (adjective)
Opposing or rejecting popular opinion or current practice. विपरीत
Synonyms: Contradictory, Converse, Counter, Dissident, Obstinate
Antonyms: Harmonious, Agreeable, Friendly, Conforming, Obliging
Example: Contrary to what my wife has told the judge, I have never been unfaithful to her.
Maverick (adjective)
Tending to choose a different path from everyone else. स्वतंत्र विचारों वाला/अपरंपरागत
Synonyms: Nonconformist, Unorthodox Person, Unconventional, Original, Trendsetter, Bohemian
Antonyms: Conservative, Moderate
Example: The maverick politician promised to leave behind the ways of the old guard and bring change to the government.
Stalwart (adjective)
Extremely dedicated and loyal./ a loyal, reliable, and hard-working supporter of or participant in an organization or team. निष्ठावान समर्थक
Synonyms: Staunch, Loyal, Faithful, Committed, Reliable, Devoted
Antonyms: Unreliable, Incredible, Dubious, Eely
Example: The stalwart soldier died protecting his queen
Naught (noun)
Not anything/ come to nothing. शून्य/बेकार/व्यर्थ
Synonyms: Nothing, Worthless, Insignificant, Nil, Cipher
Antonyms: Fruitful, Gainful, Rich, Prolific
Example: Our picnic planning is for naught since a storm is rapidly approaching our area.
The editorial
Source: The Times of India · 12 Dec 2016Congress to Trinamool, it has thrown up new calculations across the opposition spectrum. One month into demonetization, much has been said about and read into what it means for the government and for Prime Minister Narendra Modi. What has it thrown up for the opposition? To be honest, the demonetization exercise is only a prism through which to watch key individuals in the opposition. With two years to go for the next Lok Sabha election, Modi's opponents were beginning to make their moves anyway. Demonetization was only a catalyst.
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1. Synonym of Speculation
2. Antonym of Maverick
3. Synonym of Fiasco
4. Antonym of Onus
5. Synonym of Ascension
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