Punjab is more than just another election

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Punjab is more than just another election
31,Jan,2022

10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning

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Discernible (adjective)

That can be recognized or understood. प्रत्यक्ष

Synonyms: Perceptible, Noticeable, Visible, Observable, Perceivable

Antonyms: Imperceptible, Invisible, Unnoticeable, Obscure, Vague

Example: There is often no discernible difference between rival brands.

Sacrilege (noun)

An act of treating a holy thing or place without respect. अपवित्रीकरण

Synonyms: Irreverence, Profanity, Disrespect

Antonyms: Reverence, Adoration, Obedience

Example: Rejecting a person begging for protection counted as sacrilege.

Elusive (adjective)

Difficult to find, catch, or achieve. हाथ न आनेवाला

Synonyms: Evasive, Cagey, Difficult to track down

Antonyms: Understandable, Definite

Example: Women walk miles on the blazing sands in search of an elusive pot of water.

Cede (verb)

Give up (power or territory). त्यागकरना

Synonyms: Surrender, Yield, Relinquish, Concede, Part with

Antonyms: Take over, Retain, Usurp, Seize

Example: One challenge is that the courts are being asked to cede some power.

Rife (adjective)

(especially of something undesirable) of common occurrence. प्रचलित

Synonyms: Widespread, Universal, Common, Extensive

Antonyms: Uncommon, Limited, Deficient

Example: Male chauvinism was rife in medicine.

Staple (adjective)

Main or important, especially in terms of consumption. प्रधान

Synonyms: Principal, Leading, Chief, Leading

Antonyms: Secondary, Inessential

Example: Bread was the staple food in the Early Medieval diet.

Deftly (adverb)

In a way that is neatly skilful and quick in movement. चतुराई से

Synonyms: Adroitly, Dextrously, Skilfully

Example: He deftly navigates the world's meanest island in a hang-glider.

Wrath (noun)

Extreme anger. प्रचण्ड क्रोध

Synonyms: Anger, Rage, Fury, Outrage

Antonyms: Pleasure, Delight, Happiness

Example: In mythology mortals generally fearsed the wrath of the powerful gods.

Disgruntled (adjective)

Angry or dissatisfied. असन्तुष्ट क्रोधी

Synonyms: Dissatisfied, Displeased, Annoyed, Irritated

Antonyms: Contented, Pleased, Satisfied

Example: Judges receive letters from disgruntled members of the public.

Rekindle (verb)

Revive (something lost or lapsed). फिर रोशन करना

Synonyms: Revitalize, Renew, Restore, Refresh

Antonyms: Suppress, Quench

Example: I am going to come and try to rekindle some lost friendships.

The editorial

Source: The Hindu · 31 Jan 2022

The farmers’ movement and Charanjit Singh Channi’s elevation have opened up the political space.

Is the forthcoming Assembly election in post-1966 reorganised Punjab, its thirteenth, going to mark any significant deviation from the State’s long-term electoral trends and issues? For any discernible observer of Punjab politics, the trends have been as follows: presence of electoral regions, identity politics, competitive populism, ascendance of the State-level party and leadership, close contests, electoral volatility and pragmatic electoral alliances/coalition government. The issues that have remained with the State for over two decades include: ethnic peace, human security, endemic economic crisis in the post-Green Revolution phase, ecological crisis, institutionalised corruption and, more recently, an exodus of youth, drug menace, sacrilege, farm laws, among others.

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

1. Synonym of Deftly

2. Antonym of Disgruntled

3. Synonym of Staple

4. Antonym of Wrath

5. Synonym of Rekindle

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