10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Sterling (adjective)
Of the highest quality: वास्तविक, खरा, असली
Synonyms: Excellent, Exceptional, Splendid, Praiseworthy, Valuable
Antonyms: Poor, Inferior, Mediocre, Wretched
Example: Everyone has made a sterling effort.
Secession (noun)
The act of becoming independent and no longer part of a country, area, organization, etc. संबंध-विच्छेद, अलग होना
Synonyms: Apostacy, Recantation, Separation, Schism
Antonyms: Unification, Joining, Confederacy, Amalgamation
Example: Norway's secession from Sweden in 1905.
Intransigent (adjective)
Unwilling or refusing to change one's views or to agree about something. अड़ियल, हठी
Synonyms: Adamant, Inexorable, Obdurate, Stubborn
Antonyms: Flexible, Yielding, Pliant, Relenting
Example: He has remained intransigent, refusing all suggestions for improvement of the process.
Unflinching (adjective)
Not showing fear or hesitation in the face of danger or difficulty. बेहिचक, बेधडक
Synonyms: Undaunted, Steady, Persistent, Fearless, Courageous
Antonyms: Wavering, Irresolute, Yielding, Fearful
Example: He was unflinching in his determination to see that justice was done.
Marshal (verb)
Assemble and arrange (a group of people, especially troops) in order. क्रमबद्ध रूप से इकट्ठा करना
Synonyms: Gather, Assemble, Arrange, Deploy
Antonyms: Disperse, Scatter, Disorganise
Example: The general marshalled his troops.
Trammel (verb)
Deprive of freedom of action. रोकना, बाधा डालना
Synonyms: Stymie, Impede, Hinder, Encumber, Fetter
Antonyms: Facilitate, Unfasten, Unbind, Liberate
Example: The new paperwork requirements will only trammel us and lower our productivity.
Magnanimity (noun)
The fact of being generous and kind, esp. toward a competitor or enemy: उदारता, दरियादिली
Synonyms: Generosity, Munificence, Benevolence, Philanthropy
Antonyms: Selfishness, Pettiness, Meanness
Example: She accepted the criticism with magnanimity.
Ardent (adjective)
Very enthusiastic or passionate. उत्साही
Synonyms: Fervent, Fervid, Zealous, Vehement
Antonyms: Apathetic, Indifferent, Stoic, Frigid
Example: Paul feels out of place among his friends because of his ardent love of classical music.
Coercion (noun)
The use of force to persuade someone to do something. ज़बरदस्ती
Synonyms: Duress, Compulsion, Intimidation, Browbeating
Antonyms: Convincing, Persuasion, Approval, Consent, Permission
Example: Nobody likes doing things by coercion.
Sagacity (noun)
Ability to make good judgments and decisions. बुद्धिमत्ता, अक़्लमंदी
Synonyms: Acumen, Profundity, Erudition, Acuity
Antonyms: Stupidity, Obtuseness, Imbecility
Example: The coach’s sagacity enabled the team to win.
The editorial
Source: The Economic Times · 2 Nov 2018In India, the wheels of justice grind slowly, but sometimes they grind exceedingly small. We welcome the Delhi High Court’s sentencing of 16 members of the Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC) in Uttar Pradesh for one of the most horrific acts of extrajudicial killings. The high court has reversed the order of a sessions court in Uttar Pradesh, which had acquitted the PAC personnel three years ago. It has taken 31 years for the judiciary to convict the killers, who have long retired from their jobs; three have died. The incident took place in 1987, in the Hashimpura area of Meerut. After sporadic riots over land ownership, PAC personnel carried away 42 to 45 men, all Muslims, in a truck on May 22. They were lined up and shot — at least 38 people died — and the bodies were disposed of in canals.
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1. Synonym of Unflinching
2. Antonym of Magnanimity
3. Synonym of Sagacity
4. Antonym of Coercion
5. Synonym of Trammel
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