10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Parley (noun)
A conference between opposing sides in a dispute, especially a discussion of terms for an armistice. संवाद
Synonyms: Negotiate, Conference, Conclave, Dialogue, Discourse
Antonyms: Ignore, Overlook, Shrug Off, Silence
Example: They disagreed over whether to parley with the enemy.
Hedge (verb)
Hinder or restrict with or as if with a hedge; protect oneself against loss on (a bet or investment) by making balancing or compensating transactions. रोकना बाड़ा लगाना
Synonyms: Safeguard, Protect, Shield, Guard
Antonyms: Open, Uncover, Endanger
Example: Diversify your financial portfolio to hedge price risks.
Legitimate (adjective)
In accordance with recognized or accepted standards or principles. वैध
Synonyms: Licit, Authentic, Valid, Legal, Genuine
Antonyms: Illicit, Illegal, Invalid, Counterfeit
Example: His two legitimate sons were painters of only ordinary ability.
Perverse (adjective)
Resistant to guidance or discipline; tending to do the opposite of what is normal or wanted उद्दंड विकारग्रस्त
Synonyms: Stubborn, Obstinate, Intractable, Clamant
Antonyms: Agreeable, Tolerant, Apt, Acceptable
Example: John made the decision to act in a perverse way to stand out from rest of his group.
Procure (verb)
Obtain (something), especially with care or effort. परिश्रम से प्राप्त करना
Synonyms: Obtain, Acquire, Gain
Antonyms: Abandon, Lose, Forfeit
Example: He procured extra cigarettes even though they were rationed.
Adjudication (noun)
The final judgment in a legal proceedings; the act of pronouncing judgment based on the evidence presented. न्यायिक निर्णय
Synonyms: Judgment, Verdict, Resolution, Decree
Antonyms: Defer, Hesitate, Not Judge, Indecision
Example: And the writ of the habeas corpus was the proper process to bring the subject before the Circuit Court for its adjudication.
Contravention (noun)
Coming into conflict with उल्लंघन
Synonyms: Breach, Infringement, Transgression, Violation, Dereliction
Antonyms: Obedience, Compliance, Legal, Harmony, Agreement
Example: The Company is liable to a fine of twenty pounds a day if it should open the line in contravention of such order.
Salutary (adjective)
Tending to promote physical well-being; beneficial to health. लाभदायक
Synonyms: Salubrious, Wholesome, Remedial, Nourishing
Antonyms: Noxious, Injurious, Insalubrious
Example: The vitamins have had a salutary influence on Kamal by giving him more energy.
Imperative (adjective)
Of vital importance; crucial. अनिवार्य
Synonyms: Obligatory, Urgent, Vital, Compulsory, Essential
Antonyms: Minor, Needless, Unnecessary
Example: As nuclear weapons proliferate, preventing war becomes imperative.
Embed (verb)
Fix or set securely or deeply जड़ना
Synonyms: Implant, Lodge, Engraft
Antonyms: Detach, Dislodge, Amputate
Example: The dentist embedded a tooth in the gum.
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Source: The Hindu · 13 Mar 2019The Official Secrets Act can’t be an instrument to censor embarrassing media revelations.
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1. Synonym of Embed
2. Antonym of Salutary
3. Synonym of Procure
4. Antonym of Hedge
5. Synonym of Perverse
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