10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Futile (adjective)
Incapable of producing any useful result. निरर्थक
Synonyms: Pointless, Vain, Fruitless
Antonyms: Useful, Productive
Example: A lack of evidence in absence of harm cannot be interpreted as useless or futile.
Denigrate (verb)
Criticize unfairly. आलोचना करना
Synonyms: Disparage, Defame, Belittle, Speak ill of
Antonyms: Praise, Commend, Laud
Example: I didn't intend to denigrate her achievements.
Masquerade (verb)
To pretend to be something that you are not. चेहरा लगाकर स्वांग करना
Synonyms: Disguise as, Impersonate, Pose as, Simulate
Example: The local paper is full of gossip masquerading as news.
Stymie (verb)
Prevent or hinder the progress of. बाधाएँ डालना
Synonyms: Impede, Hinder, Obstruct
Antonyms: Assist, Encourage, Help
Example: The system is also stymied by a reporting loophole.
Gamut (noun)
The complete range or scope of something. सारे पहलू
Synonyms: Range, Spectrum, Series, Scope
Example: The network will provide the gamut of computer services to your home.
Construe (verb)
To understand the meaning of a word, a sentence or an action in a particular way. अनुवाद करना
Synonyms: Interpret, Understand, Decode
Antonyms: Misinterpret, Misunderstand, Misread
Example: He considered how the remark was to be construed.
Perpetuate (verb)
To make something such as a bad situation, a belief, etc. continue for a long time. बनायेरखना
Synonyms: Sustain, Continue, Maintain, Prolong
Antonyms: Cease, Quit, Stop, Give Up
Example: This system perpetuated itself for several centuries.
Blueprint (noun)
Something which acts as a plan, model, or template for others. रूपरेखा
Synonyms: Model, Plan, Framework, Guide
Example: I'm convinced this model will be a blueprint for other authorities to follow.
Complacent (adjective)
Too satisfied with yourself or with a situation, so that you do not feel that any change is necessary. आत्मसन्तुष्ट
Synonyms: Self-Satisfied, Contended, Pleased
Antonyms: Dissatisfied, Discontent, Disappointed
Example: We must not become complacent about progress.
Condescending (adjective)
Having or showing an attitude of patronizing superiority. दूसरों को नीचा जताने का व्यवहार
Synonyms: Patronizing, Snooty, Lofty
Antonyms: Friendly, Respectful, Humble
Example: She thought the teachers were arrogant and condescending.
The editorial
Source: The Hindu · 7 Feb 2022The Supreme Court’s recent order advances an interpretation that is consistent with the ideals of equality, social justice.
The Supreme Court of India’s recent ruling on an all India quota deserves closer attention for a reason other than its impact on post graduate medical admissions. This judgment has the potential to settle a long, fractious and futile debate in our country: merit versus reservations. The order of the two-judge Bench, comprising Justice D.Y. Chandrachud and Justice A.S. Bopanna, lays to rest a popular misconception of merit while advancing an interpretation that is consistent with our constitutional ideals of equality and social justice. The judgment should have far-reaching consequences for judicial orders, public policy, and, hopefully, public discourse.
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1. Synonym of Blueprint
2. Antonym of Futile
3. Synonym of Condescending
4. Antonym of Construe
5. Synonym of Perpetuate
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