10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Dawdle (verb)
Meaning: To do something or go somewhere very slowly, taking more time than is necessary. सुस्ती में समय गंवाना
Synonyms: Linger, Dally, Loiter, Plod
Antonyms: Hurry, Hasten, Accelerate, Expedite, Lose No Time
Example: Stop dawdling and finish your work!
Silken (adjective)
Meaning: Soft, smooth, and shiny like silk. कोमल
Synonyms: Smooth, Sleek, Lustrous, Glossy
Antonyms: Coarse, Abrasive, Bristly, Granular
Example: The princess in the fairy story had long silken hair.
Elude (verb)
Meaning: Escape from or avoid (a danger, enemy, or pursuer), typically in a skilful or cunning way. टालना, बचना
Synonyms: Avoid, Evade, Dodge, Duck, Circumvent
Antonyms: Encounter, Confront, Take On, Meet
Example: The bear that had eluded capture for so long was caught at last.
Fallible (adjective)
Meaning: Able or likely to make mistakes. त्रुटि करने वाला
Synonyms: Error-Prone, Erring, Imperfect, Flawed
Antonyms: Unerring, Unfailing, Impeccable, Faultless
Example: All human beings are fallible.
Torrent (noun)
Meaning: A sudden large or too large amount, especially one that seems to be uncontrolled. बौछार
Synonyms: Outburst, Volley, Avalanche, Hail
Antonyms: Trickle, Dribble
Example: He was subjected to a torrent of angry words.
Captive (adjective)
Meaning: Imprisoned or confined. बन्दी; सीमित
Synonyms: Confined, Incarcerated, Caged, Restrained
Antonyms: Loose, Unbound, Unshackled, Untied
Example: The terrorists were holding several British diplomats captive.
Denunciation (noun)
Meaning: Public criticism of something or someone. निंदा
Synonyms: Denouncement, Condemnation, Reproof, Admonition
Antonyms: Commendation, Approbation, Acclamation, Citation
Example: All parties joined in bitter denunciation of the terrorists.
Naysay (verb)
Meaning: Say no to; deny or oppose. इनकार करना
Synonyms: Deny, Gainsay, Contradict, Refute
Antonyms: Approve, Admit, Acknowledge, Concur
Example: I'm not going to naysay anything he does.
Appropriation (noun)
Meaning: The act of taking something for your own use, usually without permission. हथियाना
Synonyms: Stealing, Misuse, Annexation, Assumption
Antonyms: Return, Renunciation, Restoration
Example: The author objected to the appropriation of his story by an amateur filmmaker.
Wanton (adjective)
Meaning: Lively; playful. चंचल
Synonyms: High-Spirited, Frisky, Jolly, Fun-Loving
Antonyms: Serious, Solemn, Earnest, Dour
Example: The wanton fawns were playing.
The editorial
Source: The Times of India · 26 Nov 2019The more the delay in Maharashtra assembly, the greater the opportunities for horse trading.
With NCP chief Sharad Pawar claiming that most of his MLAs barring a few have returned to his fold, it is incumbent upon the three-day-old government in Maharashtra to prove its majority at the earliest. Given the current murky situation where rumours are constantly swirling about the fluctuating loyalties of opposition MLAs, only a floor test in the legislative assembly can certify the numbers on the side of BJP and Ajit Pawar’s NCP faction. However, chief minister Devendra Fadnavis has shown no urgency to face the house.
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1. Synonym of Captive
2. Antonym of Denunciation
3. Synonym of Fallible
4. Antonym of Silken
5. Synonym of Dawdle
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