10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Vendetta (noun)
A prolonged bitter quarrel with or campaign against someone. प्रतिशोध
Synonyms: Feud, Quarrel, Argument, Wrangle
Antonyms: Peace, Harmony
Example: The judge who made them has a personal vendetta against me and my family.
Pawn (noun)
A person used by others for their own purposes. प्यादा
Synonyms: Puppet, Dupe, Hostage
Example: He was a pawn in the game of power politics.
Plausibly (adverb)
In a way that seems reasonable or probable. विश्वसनीय ढंग से
Synonyms: Probably, Seemingly, Possibly
Antonyms: Improbably, Questionably
Example: Both candidates can plausibly claim victory is within their reach.
Sterling (adjective)
of excellent quality. उत्कृष्ट
Synonyms: Splendid, Outstanding, Exceptional
Antonyms: Inferior, Bad, Poor
Example: This organization does sterling work for youngsters.
Ferocious (adjective)
Very great. भयंकर
Synonyms: Intense, Extreme, Strong
Antonyms: Mild, Moderate
Example: The tackling from both sides was ferocious and uncompromising.
Telling (adjective)
Having a strong or important effect. प्रभावशाली
Synonyms: Effective, Revealing, Significant, Weighty
Antonyms: Ineffective, Unimportant, Unconvincing, Insignificant
Example: These professional hazards have a telling effect on their health conditions.
Ulterior (adjective)
Existing beyond what is obvious or admitted. छिपा हुआ
Synonyms: Undisclosed, Undivulged, Unexpressed
Example: It would be easier to dismiss the whole exercise if there were an obvious ulterior motive.
Intimidation (noun)
The act of frightening or threatening somebody so that they will do what you want. डराना-धमकाना
Synonyms: Terrifying, Frightening, Unnerving, Daunting, Browbeating
Example: Confidence in the strength of their ideas will give people the will to stand up to the threats and intimidation.
Barbaric (adjective)
Uncivilized and uncultured. निर्दयता
Synonyms: Rude, Impolite, Discourteous
Antonyms: Civilized, Sympathetic, Refined
Example: Hunting is a barbaric remnant from our primitive past.
Banter (noun)
The playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks. परिहास
Synonyms: Repartee, Raillery, Sally
Example: They continued their playful banter for a while and then were silent for a long time.
The editorial
Source: The Times of India · 3 Jun 2021The Congress panel led by former Maharashtra chief minister Ashok Chavan examining the reasons behind the party’s poor performances in the recently concluded assembly elections have highlighted infighting and weak organisational structure as the major culprits. Essentially, the party is left staring at the need for a massive overhaul right from the AlCC nerve centre in Delhi through to all state units and down to the booth level.
Congress has postponed the restructuring till the Covid pandemic settles. It is over nine months since a group of 23 leaders raised the banner of revolt against Sonia Gandhi continuing as interim president. But Rahul Gandhi’s diffidence in taking over as party president or indicating his preference or future course of action hasn’t helped.
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1. Synonym of Plausibly
2. Synonym of Intimidation
3. Synonym of Banter
4. Synonym of Ulterior
5. Synonym of Barbaric
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