10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Atrocity (noun)
An extremely wicked or cruel act, typically one involving physical violence or injury. क्रूरता
Synonyms: Cruelty, Abomination, Wrongdoing, Inhumanity
Antonyms: Humanity, Benignity
Example: The entire war is an atrocity, a war crime, launched on the basis of lies.
Coup (noun)
A sudden change of government that is illegal and often violent. शक्ति की जब्ती
Synonyms: Deposition, Overthrow, Seizure of power
Antonyms: Surrender, Liberation
Example: He was overthrown in an army coup.
Plethora (noun)
A large or excessive amount of something. अधिकता
Synonyms: Surfeit, Abundance, Plenty
Antonyms: Shortage, Scarcity, Deficiency
Example: The geography map had plethora of new maps covering all the places.
Abduct (verb)
Take (someone) away illegally by force or deception. बहका ले जाना
Synonyms: Carry off, Seize, Snatch
Antonyms: Release, Give up
Example: The millionaire who disappeared may have been abducted.
Acquiescence (noun)
The reluctant acceptance of something without protest. सहमति
Synonyms: Consent, Agreement, Concurrence, Assent
Antonyms: Disagreement, Denial, Defiance
Example: Overall, European acquiescence in the campaign can be taken for granted.
Compliance (noun)
The practice of obeying rules or requests made by people in authority. अनुकूलता
Synonyms: Agreement, Consent, Obedience
Antonyms: Disagreement, Dissent, Noncompliance
Example: Procedures that must be followed to ensure full compliance with the law
Inception (noun)
The establishment or starting point of an institution or activity. आरंभ
Synonyms: Foundation, Initiation, Origination, Setting up
Antonyms: End, Termination, Finish
Example: She has been on the board since its inception two years ago.
Ratify (verb)
To make an agreement officially or legally valid by voting for or signing it. पुष्टि करना
Synonyms: Confirm, Approve, Agree to, Validate
Antonyms: Reject, Disapprove, Deny
Example: The treaty was ratified by all the member states.
Impunity (noun)
Exemption from punishment or freedom from the injurious consequences of an action. दंडाभाव
Synonyms: Immunity, Exemption, Indemnity, Dispensation
Antonyms: Denial, Disfavour
Example: They continue to break the law with impunity.
Eradicate (verb)
Destroy completely. मिटा दना
Synonyms: Eliminate, Get rid of, Remove
Antonyms: Build, Fix
Example: This disease has been eradicated from the world.
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Source: The Pioneer News · 17 May 2021Despite reverses, the nation needs to keep reminding of the goal ahead: Keep ourselves healthy.
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1. Synonym of Acquiescence
2. Antonym of Impunity
3. Synonym of Ratify
4. Antonym of Compliance
5. Synonym of Plethora
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