10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Deliberation (noun)
Long and careful consideration or discussion. समझ बूझ
Synonyms: Consideration, Thinking, Contemplation, Musing
Antonyms: Imprudence, Carelessness
Example: There are tight legal restrictions on discussing real jury deliberations.
Endorse (verb)
Declare one's public approval or support of. समर्थन करना
Synonyms: Uphold, Approve, Sanction, Support
Antonyms: Oppose, Reject, Disapprove
Example: The report was endorsed by the college.
Debunk (verb)
Expose the falseness or hollowness of (an idea or belief). असली रूप दिखलाना
Synonyms: Explode, Deflate,
Antonyms: Conceal, Disguise
Example: She debunks all the usual rubbish about acting.
Shaky (adjective )
Not safe or reliable; liable to fail or falter. डगमगाता हुआ
Synonyms: Unreliable, doubtful, questionable
Antonyms: Firm, Steady, Certain
Example: These unreliable claims are based on incomplete, shaky evidence.
Quest (noun)
A long or arduous search for something. तलाश
Synonyms: Search, Hunt, Pursuit
Antonyms: Ignorance, Cover
Example: These cultural notions run counter to the quest for academic excellence.
Opacity (noun)
The quality of lacking transparency or translucence. अस्पष्टत
Synonyms: Opaqueness, Non-transparency, Obscurity
Antonyms: Clarity, Transparency
Example: Thinner paints need black added to increase opacity.
Propriety (noun)
The condition of being right, appropriate, or fitting. औचित्य
Synonyms: Correctness, Suitability, Appropriateness, Morality
Antonyms: Inappropriateness, Unsuitability, Immorality
Example: Nobody questioned the propriety of her being there alone.
Squishy (adjective)
Soft and moist. लिजलिजा
Synonyms: Yielding, Doughy, Pulpy
Antonyms: Firm, Hard
Example: You were standing on a bit of squishy ground.
Overhaul (verb)
To repair or improve something. पूरी जाँच करके मरम्मत करना
Synonyms: Mend, Fix, Revamp, Service
Antonyms: Ruin, Damage, Deteriorate, Destroy
Example: The government has recently overhauled the healthcare system.
Imbibe (verb)
To receive and understand ideas or information. ग्रहण करना
Synonyms: Assimilate, Absorb, Soak Up, Acquire
Antonyms: Abstain, Refrain, Desist
Example: He imbibed elements of oriental mysticism from the years he spent in India.
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Source: The Pioneer News · 1 Jan 2022The idea of ‘Indianising’ the legal system is finding an echo among apex court judges, too.
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1. Synonym of Quest
2. Antonym of Squishy
3. Synonym of Endorse
4. Antonym of Imbibe
5. Synonym of Shaky
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