10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Backlash (noun)
A strong negative reaction by a large number of people, especially to a social or political development. प्रतिघात
Synonyms: Counter blast, Adverse reaction, Recoil
Example: Women have seen this development as a backlash against equality and democracy.
Apparatus (noun)
The complex structure of a particular organization or system. संरचना
Synonyms: Structure, Framework, Set-up
Example: The union apparatus becomes an institutional structure within existing society.
Despotism (noun)
The exercise of absolute power, especially in a cruel and oppressive way. तानाशाही
Synonyms: Dictatorship, Tyranny, Absolute rule
Example: The corruption and despotism of his regime are not new phenomena.
Hidebound (adjective)
Unwilling or unable to change because of tradition or convention. संकीर्ण
Synonyms: Conservative, Conventional, Fundamentalist
Antonyms: Liberal, Open-mided
Example: They are working to change hidebound corporate cultures.
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.
Animate (verb)
Give inspiration, encouragement, or renewed vigour to. जीवंत कर देना
Synonyms: Enliven, Vitalize, Vivify, Invigorate
Antonyms: Inanimate, Discourage, Deter
Example: A smile suddenly animated her face.
Immutable (adjective)
Unchanging over time or unable to be changed. अपरिवर्तनीय
Synonyms: Fixed, Unchangeable, Inflexible
Antonyms: Changeable, Variable
Example: While the music world has changed over the years there are aspects that remain immutable.
Amicable (adjective)
Characterized by friendliness and absence of discord. मैत्रीपूर्ण
Synonyms: Friendly, Cordial, Harmonious, Courteous
Antonyms: Hostile, Unfriendly, Inimical
Example: In spite of their disagreement they parted on amicable terms.
Transcend (verb)
To be or go beyond the usual limits of something. आगे जाना
Synonyms: Exceed, Go beyond, Cut across
Antonyms: Fall behind, Be inferior
Example: His works by far transcend anything that has gone before.
Repudiation (noun)
The act of refusing to accept something. खंडन
Synonyms: Denial, Rejection, Refusal
Antonyms: Confirmation, Approval
Example: The first was the repudiation of the governments socioeconomic policies.
The editorial
Source: The Hindu · 17 Dec 2021The most important contribution of the Constitution to civic nationalism is of representation centred on individuals.
The recent speech by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in Jaipur, drawing a distinction between Hinduism and Hindutva, echoes arguments that have become familiar in recent years, as Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) rule has given broad currency to the idea of India as a Hindu nation and in turn provoked a backlash from secularists. But in fact the issue raises a debate that goes back to the very foundation of the Republic, and to the heart of the questions our Constitution sought to answer.
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1. Synonym of Transcend
2. Synonym of Despotism
3. Synonym of Immutable
4. Antonym of Hidebound
5. Synonym of Backlash
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