10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Tenets (noun)
One of the principles or beliefs that a theory or larger set of beliefs is based on सिद्धांत
Synonyms: Principle, Belief, Dogma, Credo, Doctrine, Precept
Antonyms: Disbelief, Skepticism, Incredulity
Example: He reminded them of the basic tenets of biblical teaching.
Skew (verb)
Suddenly change direction or position. तिरछा
Synonyms: Distort, Misrepresent, Alter, Warp
Antonyms: Align, Maintain, Adjust
Example: The car had skewed across the track.
Thrive (verb)
Prosper; flourish. फलना
Synonyms: Bloom, Burgeon, Grow vigorously, Do well
Antonyms: Lose, Languish
Example: They thrive on speculation and controversy and highlight divisions, issues and problems.
Overwhelm (verb)
Give too much of something to. डूब
Synonyms: Inundate, Overload, Swamp
Example: They were overwhelmed by farewell messages.
Route (verb)
Send or direct along a specified course. मार्ग
Synonyms: Direct, Send, Convey
Antonyms: Hold, Retain, Keep
Example: All lines of communication were routed through London.
Coffers (noun)
The funds or financial reserves of an organization. सम्पत्ति
Synonyms: Funds, Reserves, Finances
Example: There is not enough money in the coffers to finance the reforms.
Debunk (verb)
Expose the falseness or hollowness of (an idea or belief)
Synonyms: Explode, Deflate,
Antonyms: Conceal, Disguise
Example: She debunks all the usual rubbish about acting.
Entrench (verb)
Establish (an attitude, habit, or belief) so firmly that change is very difficult or unlikely. प्रवेश क्रिया
Synonyms: Settle, Lodge, Install
Antonyms: Remove, Weaken
Example: He is one of the rare authors who can change minds on a subject where opinions are firmly entrenched.
Cognisant (adjective)
having knowledge or awareness. संज्ञानात्मक
Synonyms: aware, conscious, apprised
Antonyms: unaware, ignorant, uninformed.
Example: statesmen must be cognizant of the political boundaries within which they work.
Distort (verb)
give a misleading or false account or impression of. बिगाड़ना
Synonyms: Misrepresent, Pervert, Twist
Antonyms: Straight, Accurate
Example: The odd camera angle distorted her figure in the photograph.
The editorial
Source: The Times of India · 28 Mar 2021The first phase of assembly elections spanning 47 seats in Assam and 30 in Bengal commences today amid projections of considerable anti-incumbency in both states. While TMC has felt the pressure ever since BJP’s strong showing in 2019’s Lok Sabha polls, a surprise has been the grand alliance in Assam which is attempting to prevent the splintering of anti-BJP votes. The first phase in Bengal kicks off predominantly from constituencies in the Jangalmahal region, where BJP had fared exceedingly well in 2019.
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1. Synonym of Skew
2. Antonym of Debunk
3. Synonym of Thrive
4. Antonym of Entrench
5. Synonym of Cognisant
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