15 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Accession (noun)
The act of getting a position of rank or power परिग्रहण
Synonyms: Admission, Assent, Access, Acceptance
Antonyms: Decline, Fall, Reduction, Deduction
Example: Charles I’s accession to the throne.
Parlance (noun)
A particular way of using words or expressing yourself, for example one used by a particular group. बोल-चाल
Synonyms: Speech, Idiom, Language, Talk
Antonyms: Standard, Silence, Listening, Mute
Example: The word ‘modem’ entered common parlance in the 1990s.
Spook (verb)
To become frightened. डराना
Synonyms: Scare, Unnerve, Terrify, Alarm
Antonyms: Please, Soothe, Comfort, Please
Example: The horse spooked at the siren.
Caveat (noun)
A warning that particular things need to be considered before something can be done चेतावनी
Synonyms: Caution, Warning, Alarm, Monition
Antonyms: Relax, Encourage, Support, Motivate
Example: Any discussion of legal action must be preceded by a caveat on costs.
Subversive (Adjective)
A person who tries to destroy or damage a government or political system by attacking it secretly or indirectly. राजद्रोहात्मक
Synonyms: Seditious, Insurgent, Rebellious, Rebel
Antonyms: Loyal, Obedient, Patriot
Example: He was a known political subversive.
Implications (noun)
a possible effect or result of an action or a decision. तात्पर्य
Synonyms: Meaning, Hints, Suggestions, Connotations
Antonyms: Proof, Measurement, Truths, Reality
Example: They failed to consider the wider implications of their actions.
Bereaved (Adjective)
Having lost a relative or close friend who has recently died. शोकसंतप्त
Synonyms: Grieving, Mourning, Sorrowful, Sad
Antonyms: Happy, Excited, Pleased
Example: She visited the bereaved family to offer comfort.
Anxious (Adjective)
Feeling worried or nervous. बदल जाना
Synonyms: Uneasy, Nervous, Keen, Impatient
Antonyms: Calm, Cool, Quiet, Comfort
Example: The bus was late and Sue began to get anxious.
Frightened (Adjective)
That has never happened, been done or been known before. भयभीत
Synonyms: Scared, Afraid, Fearful, Terrified
Antonyms: Brave, Courageous, Bold, Cool
Example: She was frightened of flying.
Disparage (verb)
To try hard to persuade somebody to do something. बुराई करना
Synonyms: Belittle, Vilify, Depreciate, Decry
Antonyms: Discourage, Laud, Exalt, Approve
Example: The poet tended to disparage literature.
Obsolete (Adjective)
No longer used because something new has been invented बेकार
Synonyms: Out of date, Antiquated, Old, Extinct
Antonyms: Modern, New, current, Up to date
Example: The equipment became obsolete almost as soon as it was made.
Dent (verb)
To make a hollow place in a hard surface, usually by hitting it. पिचका देना
Synonyms: Depression, Gouge, Hollow, Pit
Antonyms: Increase, Lump, Boost, Rise
Example: The back of the car was badly dented in the collision.
Churn (verb)
Something that moves or is moved around violently मथना
Synonyms: Boil, Stir, Swirl, Bubble
Antonyms: Freeze, Abate, Calm, Subside
Example: Winds churned the sea to giant waves.
Preside (verb)
To lead or be in charge of a meeting, ceremony, etc. अध्यक्षता करना
Synonyms: Chair, Officiate, Supervise, Conduct
Antonyms: Follow, Serve, Obey, Give up
Example: They asked if I would preside at the committee meeting.
Obscene (Adjective)
Connected with sex in a way that most people find offensive. अश्लील
Synonyms: Salacious, Nasty, Disgusting, Impure, Loathsome
Antonyms: Decent, Clean, Pure, Nice
Example: I think these photographs are obscene.
The editorial
Source: The Indian Express · 12 Sep 2022The CJI, heading a bench that included Justices S Ravindra Bhat and P S Narasimha, made these remarks after Senior Advocate Mahesh Jethmalani, who appeared for the State, said that Kappan and others were going to Hathras with a “toolkit” to create riots.
Almost two years after he was arrested and booked under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act by Uttar Pradesh Police which claimed he was linked to the radical Popular Front of India (PFI), Kerala journalist Siddique Kappan was granted bail Friday by the Supreme Court. The court wanted to know what exactly had been found against him, and also noted “the length of custody undergone”.
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1. Synonym of Obsolete
2. Antonym of Anxious
3. Synonym of Frightened
4. Antonym of Accession
5. Synonym of Implications
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