10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Prerogative (noun)
- A right or advantage belonging to a particular person or group because of their importance or social position. परमाधिकार
Synonyms: Entitlement, Right, Privilege, Advantage
Antonyms: Duty, Obligation
Example: In many countries education is still the prerogative of the rich.
Ramification (noun)
A complex or unwelcome consequence of an action or event. जटिलता
Synonyms: Aftermath, Consequence, Outcome, Effect
Antonyms: Cause, Source
Example: The outcome will have widespread ramifications for business as well as for the rest of society.
Bewilder (verb)
Cause (someone) to become perplexed and confused. हैरान करना
Synonyms: Perplex, Puzzle, Confuse
Antonyms: Clarify, Explain
Example: She was bewildered by his sudden change of mood.
Ambit (noun)
The scope, extent, or bounds of something. सीमाचक्र
Synonyms: Scope, Range, Limits
Example: A solution is most likely to fall outside the ambit of the Constitution.
Deflect (verb)
Cause (something) to change direction. मार्ग से फिर जाना
Synonyms: Turn aside, Divert, Avert
Antonyms: Stay, Boost
Example: The bullet was deflected harmlessly into the ceiling.
Whimsical (adjective)
Unusual and not serious in a way that is either funny or annoying. अस्थिर मनमौजी
Synonyms: Capricious, Protean, Wavering, Unpredictable, Fickle
Antonyms: Sensible, Serious, Prudent, Sane
Example: Much of his writing has a whimsical quality.
Purported (adjective)
Appearing or stated to be true, though not necessarily so. तथाकथित
Synonyms: Alleged, Supposed, Assumed
Antonyms: Disclaimed, Denied
Example: The purported marriage was void.
Insidious (adjective)
Spreading gradually or without being noticed, but causing serious harm. प्रच्छन्न रूप से
Synonyms: Subtle, Stealthy, Artful, Tricky
Antonyms: Harmless, Honest, Fair
Example: This trade recession will be just as insidious in its effects as any market blowout.
Stoke (verb)
Encourage or incite (a strong emotion or tendency). और बढ़ाना
Synonyms: Inspire, Boost, Embolden
Antonyms: Discourage, Dissuade
Example: The Chancellor was stoking up a consumer boom.
Piecemeal (adjective)
Done or happening gradually at different times and often in different ways, rather than carefully planned at the beginning. बराबर और धीमा
Synonyms: Gradual, Progressive, Moderate
Antonyms: Abrupt, Sudden
Example: The village is slowly being killed off by piecemeal development.
The editorial
Source: The Times of India · 2 Dec 2021BSF director general Pankaj Kumar Singh’s recent comment that the “demographic balance” has been upset over a period of time in border states like Assam and Bengal is totally unwarranted. Although his statement comes in the wake of the Centre’s notification enhancing BSF’s jurisdiction from 15km to 50km in Assam, Bengal and Punjab, as the head of a professional paramilitary force Singh should have refrained from making a political comment about the issue. As it is, objections have been raised against BSF’s enhanced jurisdiction in certain states. That debate is to be sorted out among the political leadership.
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1. Synonym of Deflect
2. Antonym of Prerogative
3. Synonym of Stoke
4. Antonym of Whimsical
5. Synonym of Bewilder
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