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No punjab redux
23,Nov,2018

10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning

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Reprehensible (adjective)

Deserving censure or condemnation. निन्दनीय, दोषारोपण करने योग्य

Synonyms: Culpable , Blameworthy, Censurable, Reproachable

Antonyms: Blameless, Faultless, Impeccable, Irreproachable

Example: His conduct, though morally reprehensible, is not a crime.

Impetus (noun)

Something that encourages a particular activity or makes that activity more energetic or effective: प्रेरणा, प्रोत्साहन

Synonyms: Impulse, Stimulant, Momentum, Encouragement

Antonyms: Hindrance, Disincentive

Example: The bank loan gave me the impetus to set up my business.

Aegis (noun)

The protection, backing, or support of a particular person or organization. संरक्षण

Synonyms: Auspice, Backing, Patronage, Protection

Example: The project was set up under the aegis of the university.

Shenanigans (noun)

Secret or dishonest activity or maneuvering. धोखाधड़ी, छल-कपट

Synonyms: Buffoonery, Tomfoolery, Chicanery, Mischief

Antonyms: Fair-Play, Integrity

Example: The chairman was accused of financial shenanigans.

Clout (noun)

Influence or power, especially in politics or business. प्रभाव

Synonyms: Influence, Dominance, Power, Leverage

Antonyms: Helplessness, Impotency, Powerlessness, Weakness

Example: The two firms have enormous clout in financial markets.

Insinuate (verb)

To suggest, without being direct, that something unpleasant is true: इशारा करना, संकेत करना

Synonyms: Allude, Hint, Imply, Suggest

Antonyms: Announce, Declare, Proclaim

Example: She insinuated (that) I’m getting fat.

Sporadic (adjective)

Occurring at irregular intervals or only in a few places. छितराया हुआ

Synonyms: Intermittent, Spasmodic, Infrequent, Scattered

Antonyms: Frequent, Regular, Steady, Continuous

Example: He attends school sporadically.

Congregation (noun)

A group of people assembled for religious worship. धार्मिक सभा

Synonyms: Assemblage, Conference, Convocation, Muster

Example: A congregation of nuns.

Blatant (adjective)

(of bad behaviour) done openly and unashamedly. खुल्लम-खुल्ला, स्पष्ट

Synonyms: Flagrant, Brazen, Insolent, Undisguised

Antonyms: Imperceptible, Inconspicuous, Unnoticeable, Unobtrusive

Example: The drunk driver’s blatant disregard for the lives of others earned him seven years in prison.

Mitigate (verb)

To make something less severe or less unpleasant. कम करना

Synonyms: Mollify, Alleviate, Attenuate, Palliate

Antonyms: Aggravate, Exacerbate, Intensify

Example: Getting a lot of sleep and drinking plenty of fluids can mitigate the effects of the flu.

The editorial

Source: The Indian Express · 23 Nov 2018

The state might see violence erupt now and then, but it has learned to be wary from a turbulent political past.

While the common people do not seem worried about the revival of terrorism, they do keep a wary eye.

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Synonyms and antonyms, the way exams ask them. Answers show as you tap.

1. Synonym of Insinuate

2. Antonym of Blatant

3. Synonym of Clout

4. Synonym of Aegis

5. Synonym of Congregation

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