10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Decipher (verb)
To succeed in finding the meaning of something that is difficult to read or understand. समझना
Synonyms: Comprehend, Interpret, Perceive
Antonyms: Confuse, Misinterpret, Misunderstand
Example: Can anyone decipher his handwriting?
Procrastination (noun)
The act of delaying something that you should do, usually because you do not want to do it. विलंब
Synonyms: Dithering, Vacillation, Filibuster, Temporizing, Stall
Antonyms: Hurry, Hasten, Hustle, Accelerate
Example: After weeks of procrastination, the president finally resigned.
Sap (verb)
Gradually weaken or destroy (a person's strength or power) अशक्त कर देना
Synonyms: Erode, Wear away, Deplete, Lessen
Antonyms: Strengthen, Build
Example: Your official passion for evidence is gradually sapping your brilliant intellect and smothering your instincts.
Dire (adjective)
Very bad. बहुत बुरा
Synonyms: Defective, Substandard, Faulty, Imperfect, Below par
Antonyms: Perfect, Flawless, Sound
Example: The weather was absolutely dire.
Moribund (adjective)
No longer effective and about to come to an end completely. मरणासन्न
Synonyms: Inactive, Stagnant, Motionless, Inoperative
Antonyms: Active, Functioning, Working, Operating
Example: My moribund computer is more than likely going to stop working at any second.
Spectacular (adjective)
Very impressive. शानदार
Synonyms: Striking, Breath-Taking, Splendid, Sensational
Antonyms: Unimpressive, Mediocre, Ordinary
Example: The special effects were quite spectacular.
Encomium (noun)
A speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something highly. गुणगान
Synonyms: Eulogy, Panegyric, Accolade, Tribute
Antonyms: Condemnation, Criticism, Censure
Example: The functions were not rituals to merely shower encomiums on the birthday boy.
Chasm (noun)
A profound difference between people, viewpoints, feelings, etc. दरार
Synonyms: Breach, Gulf, Rift
Example: One year later and the chasm between this side and that side has grown ever wider.
Cling (verb)
Remain persistently or stubbornly faithful to. अडिग रहना
Synonyms: Adhere, Stick, Hold
Antonyms: Detach, Let go
Example: People cling stubbornly to the worldview that sustains them.
Phalanx (noun)
A group of people or things of a similar type forming a compact body. झुंड
Synonyms: Group, Troop, Company
Example: He headed past the phalanx of waiting reporters to the line of limos.
The editorial
Source: The Hindu · 22 Dec 2021Since 2014, the Opposition parties have been divided and ineffectual; merely beating the drum of oneness is not enough.
Ever since the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) swept the 2019 Lok Sabha election for a second term in office, the nation has witnessed a great deal of churn in politics, both at the national and State levels. Many aspects concerning Indian politics have seen changes, and many previous concepts have been rendered obsolete, though leaders and parties still find it difficult to shake off their past attributes and beliefs. It is not that the nature of politics itself has changed, but mainstream parties — essentially those in the Opposition — are unable to decipher the nature of the changes taking place.
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1. Synonym of Encomium
2. Synonym of Chasm
3. Synonym of Decipher
4. Antonym of Cling
5. Synonym of Procrastination
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