15 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Reprimand (noun)
The act of telling somebody officially that you do not approve of them or their actions. फटकार
Synonyms: Rebuke, Scold, Chide, Censure
Antonyms: Commend, Praise, Compliment, Approve
Example: She was reprimanded by her teacher for biting another girl.
Prompt (verb)
To make somebody decide to do something. तुरन्त
Synonyms: Inspire, Motivate, Induce, Propel
Antonyms: Discourage, Prevent, Repress, Hinder
Example: “Did you hear me?” he prompted when his friend did not respond to his first question.
Protract (adjective)
Lasting longer than expected or longer than usual. पसार
Synonyms: Extend, Prolong, Stretch, Elongate
Antonyms: Shorten, Curtail, Abridge, Reduce
Example: I have no desire to protract the process.
Revanchist (noun)
A policy of attacking somebody who has attacked you, especially by a country in order to get back land. बदला
Synonyms: Punishment, Punishment, Revenge
Antonyms: Forgiveness, Pardon, Sympathy
Example: The league was a rallying point for revanchist and nationalistic forces from the beginning.
Ingenuity (noun)
The ability to invent things or solve problems in clever new ways. विदग्धता
Synonyms: Cleverness, Invention, Originality, Genius
Antonyms: Clumsiness, Inability, Ignorance, Stupidity
Example: She showed amazing ingenuity in finding ways to cut costs.
Incited (verb)
To encourage somebody to do something violent, illegal or unpleasant, especially by making them angry or excited. उकसाया
Synonyms: Instigate, Encourage, Urge, Motivate
Antonyms: Deter, Dissuade, Calm, Quiet
Example: He incited his fellow citizens to take their revenge.
Secede (verb)
To officially leave a larger state or organization of states and become independent. छोड़ना
Synonyms: Leave, Quit, Retreat, Retire
Antonyms: Join, Combine, Unite, Remain
Example: The country seceded from the federation and became an independent sovereign state.
Decapitated (verb)
To cut off somebody’s head. सिर कलम किया गया
Synonyms: Beheaded, Decollate, Headless
Antonyms: Neglect, Leave, Ignore, Forget
Example: Hundreds were decapitated by the gangster.
Tangible (adjective)
That can be clearly seen to exist. मूर्त
Synonyms: Palpable, Real, Perceptible, Concrete
Antonyms: Abstract, Unreal, Impalpable, Conceptual
Example: Some gifts were of less tangible value.
Unimpeded (adjective)
With nothing blocking or stopping somebody/something. निर्विघ्न
Synonyms: Unobstructed, Free, Clear, Unhampered
Antonyms: Impeded, Obstructed
Example: They had unimpeded access to the archives.
Evade (verb)
To escape from somebody/something or avoid meeting somebody. बच निकलना
Synonyms: Dodge, Elude, Escape, Avoid
Antonyms: Confront, Face, Meet, Accept
Example: The criminals have so far managed to evade the police.
Intent (noun)
What you intend to do. उद्देश्य
Synonyms: Purpose, Aim, Engrossed
Antonyms: Indefinite, Distracted, Accident
Example: The rebels are obviously intent on keeping up the pressure.
Vigilance (noun)
Great care that is taken to notice any signs of danger or trouble. सतर्कता
Synonyms: Alertness, Watchfulness, Surveillance
Antonyms: Carelessness, Negligence, Indiscretion
Example: To secure this there has to be constant vigilance.
Probed (verb)
To ask questions in order to find out secret or hidden information about somebody/something. जांच
Synonyms: Investigated, Explored, Researched, Checked
Antonyms: Misunderstand, Ignore, Reply, Answered
Example: The doctor probed the wound with his finger.
Rhetoric (noun)
Speech or writing that is intended to influence people, but that is not completely honest or sincere. लफ्फाजी
Synonyms: Oratory, Eloquence, Elocution, Verbosity
Antonyms: Quiet, Conciseness
Example: I was swayed by her rhetoric into donating all my savings to the charity.
The editorial
Source: The Indian Express · 23 Nov 2022While the acknowledgement of the judicial culture driven by fear by the CJI himself is an encouraging first step, the challenge is to find solutions. The onus is on the judiciary.
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1. Synonym of Intent
2. Antonym of Reprimand
3. Synonym of Revanchist
4. Antonym of Unimpeded
5. Synonym of Vigilance
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