Religion vs religious nationalism

The Hindu

Religion vs religious nationalism
09,Jun,2019

10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning

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Inadvertent (adjective)

Not resulting from or achieved through deliberate planning. असावधानीवश हुआ

Synonyms: Unintentional, Unpremeditated, Fluky

Antonyms: Deliberate, Prepense, Premeditative

Example: An inadvertent administrative error occurred that resulted in an overpayment.

Vehemently (adverb)

In a forceful, passionate, or intense manner. ज़ोरदार ढंग से

Synonyms: Emphatic, Ardent, Furiously

Antonyms: Serenely, Feebly, Dimly

Example: He vehemently denied any suggestion of improper conduct.

Neologism (noun)

A newly coined word or expression. नया शब्द

Synonyms: Coinage, Nonce Word, Invented Word, Portmanteau Word

Example: The newspaper used the neologism dinks, Double Income No Kids.

Quarantined (noun)

A situation in which a person or animal that might have a disease is kept separate from other people or animals so that they do not catch the disease. संगरोध

Synonyms: Segregation, Isolation, Seclude, Solitude

Example: The cat will now stay at a quarantine centre until it has fully recovered.

Proponent (noun)

Someone who publicly supports an idea, policy, plan etc. समर्थक

Synonyms: Partisan, Exponent, Apologist, Advocate

Antonyms: Antagonist, Adversary, Detractor, Contender

Example: Since my husband is a police officer, I am a proponent of the policemen’s benefit fund.

Abode (noun)

The place where one lives. निवास

Synonyms: Dwelling, Residence, Lodging, Sojourn

Example: On the camping trip, a tent will be our abode and protect us from the elements.

Enticing (adjective)

Attractive or tempting; alluring. मोहक

Synonyms: Ravishing, Fetching, Goluptious, Bewitching

Antonyms: Abhorrent, Ghastly, Appalling

Example: Though he didn’t need a new suit, the sale was too enticing to pass up.

Alibi (noun)

A claim or piece of evidence that one was elsewhere when an act, typically a criminal one, is alleged to have taken place. अन्यत्र उपस्थिति

Synonyms: Excuse, Absenteeism

Example: She has an alibi for the whole of yesterday evening.

Paradigm (noun)

A typical example or model of something. उदाहरण

Synonyms: Epitome, Exemplar, Archetype, Instance

Antonyms: Atypical, Extraneous, Impertinent

Example: Handsome, intelligent, and kind, Trent is the paradigm of the perfect man.

Robust (adjective)

Someone or something which is strong and healthy. मजबूत, ठोस

Synonyms: Sinewy, Brawny, Sturdy, Vigorous

Antonyms: Debilitated, Frail, Enfeebled

Example: The robust athlete quickly recovered after his knee surgery.

The editorial

Source: The Hindu · 9 Jun 2019

The starting point for anti-Hindutva politics must be the distinction between Hinduism and Hindutva. Else, it’s doomed.

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

1. Synonym of Quarantined

2. Antonym of Robust

3. Synonym of Proponent

4. Antonym of Vehemently

5. Synonym of Paradigm

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