10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Derailed (verb)
Cause (a train or tram) to leave its tracks accidentally. पटरी से उतरना
Synonyms: Crash, Hinder, Thwart, Wreck
Antonyms: Aid, Assist, Encourage, Forward
Example: The train was derailed by heavy snow.
Despite (preposition)
Without being affected by बावजूद
Synonyms: Notwithstanding, In Spite Of, Even With, Regardless Of
Antonyms: Because Of, Accept, Admire
Example: He laughed despite himself.
Consensus (noun)
Agreement among a group of people. सर्वसम्मति
Synonyms: Agreement, Harmony, Concord, Concurrence.
Antonyms: Disagreement, Denial, Dissension, Opposition.
Example: Everyone on the council seems to understand the need for consensus.
Delegations (noun)
A body of delegates or representatives प्रतिनिधि मंडल
Synonyms: Appointment, Apportioning, Authorization, Charge
Antonyms: Division, Lawlessness, Separation
Example: We sent a delegation of four people to visit their church.
Abruptly (adverb)
Suddenly and unexpectedly. एकाएक
Synonyms: Precipitous, Sheer, Steep
Antonyms: Slowly, Gradually, Progressively, Steadily
Example: He stood up abruptly and went outside.
Substantial (adjective)
Having a firm basis in reality and so important, meaningful, or considerable. मूल
Synonyms: Considerable, Substantial, Significant, Sizeable
Antonyms: Insignificant, Inconsequential, Nominal, Negligible
Example: These changes are more symbolic than substantive
Negotiating (verb)
Obtain or bring about by discussion. बातचीत
Synonyms: Mediation, Settlement, Arrangement, Deal
Antonyms: Confuse, Contend, Disagree, Mix Up
Example: The customer wanted to negotiate over the price.
Consequences (noun)
A result or effect, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant. प्रभाव
Synonyms: Result, Outcome, Sequel, Effect
Antonyms: Cause, Origin, Source, Beginning,
Example: The money was of little consequence to Tony.
Accused (noun)
A person or group of people who are charged with or on trial for a crime. आरोपी
Synonyms: Arraigned, Implicated, Incriminated, Indicted
Antonyms: Acquitted, Clear, Discharged
Example: He was accused of stealing the money.
The accused person has abused the law. Campaign (noun)
A plan to do a number of things in order to achieve a special aim. अभियान
Synonyms: Crusade, Drive, Push, Effort.
Antonyms: Inaction, Prevent, Hinder, Inhibit.
Example: I'd better get my campaign manager cracking.
The editorial
Source: The Print · 8 Mar 2023People of northeast respond positively to a good outreach from ‘Dilli’. Peace, connectivity & India’s booming services economy have furthered feeling of Indianness.
The election results from the three small northeastern states (adding up to just about a crore in population and five Lok Sabha seats) have brought a spectacular and renewed endorsement for the BJP. We, however, raise a somewhat different question. Since elections are all about politics and partisanship, is there a way of analysing these results in a relatively apolitical manner?
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1. Synonym of Consequences
2. Antonym of Despite
3. Synonym of Consensus
4. Antonym of The accused person has abused the law. Campaign
5. Synonym of Accused
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