10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Omnibus (adjective)
Comprising several items. नाना प्रकार
Synonyms: Extensive, Wide, All-inclusive
Antonyms: Limited, Restricted, Specific
Example: A mainstream newspaper is therefore an omnibus vehicle that packages a number of distinct products.
Spate (noun)
A large number of similar things coming in quick succession. अतिवृष्टि
Synonyms: Series, Succession, Flurry, Run, String
Example: The bombing was the latest in a spate of terrorist attacks.
Go-to (adjective)
Denoting a person or thing that may be relied on or is regularly sought out in a particular situation. विश्वासयोग्य
Synonyms: Trustworthy, Faithful, Reliable
Example: They hopefully will come to see you as their ‘go-to’ person.
Entrenched (adjective)
(of an attitude, habit, or belief) firmly established and difficult or unlikely to change; ingrained. स्थापित हुआ
Synonyms: Established, Ingrained, Long-established
Antonyms: Indefinite, Irresolute
Example: We now have the resources to tackle entrenched poverty.
Stiff (adjective)
Severe or strong. मजबूत
Synonyms: Harsh, rigorous, Drastic
Antonyms: Flexible, Pliable
Example: The lawyers are arguing that that fine is just too stiff.
Lopsided (adjective)
With one side lower or smaller than the other. एकतरफ़ा
Synonyms: Uneven, Asymmetrical, One-sided, Askew
Antonyms: Even, Balanced, Uniform
Example: He kept them there just a second too long before dropping them to his sides with a lopsided grin.
Heft (noun)
Ability or influence. दक्षता
Synonyms: Competence, Capacity, Skill
Antonyms: Inability, Ineptitude
Example: They lacked the political heft to get the formulation banned.
Turnaround (noun)
An abrupt or unexpected change, especially one that results in a more favourable situation. परिवर्तन
Synonyms: Change, Move
Example: The turnaround is the result of an attitude change at the club and not just from the players
Hard-nosed (adjective)
Realistic and determined. सख्त
Synonyms: Tough-minded, Pragmatic, Hard-headed
Antonyms: Unrealistic, Relenting
Example: He is a hard-nosed businessman ready for any challenge.
Staggered (adjective)
very shocked or surprised. आश्चर्यचकित
Synonyms: <u>Amazed</u>, Astonished, Stunned
Example: - I was staggered at the prices.
The editorial
Source: The Times of India · 26 Dec 2021A bill to increase the age of marriage for women from 18 to 21 was introduced in the Parliament’s winter session. It’s triggered sharp reactions and has been opposed editorially by this newspaper. However, it was a mahapanchayat of multiple khaps in Haryana on Thursday that captured the essence of social obstacles that women face when they wish to exercise choice. The writ of khaps, for all practical purposes, is the de facto law in some parts of rural India.
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1. Synonym of Hard-nosed
2. Antonym of Omnibus
3. Synonym of Staggered
4. Synonym of Go-to
5. Synonym of Spate
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