10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Homage (noun)
Special honour or respect shown publicly. सम्मान
Synonyms: Respect, Acclamation, Reverence
Antonyms: Scorn, Condemnation, Censure
Example: There are plenty of homages to other epic films too.
Imprimatur (noun)
Official approval of something, given by a person in a position of authority. अनुमति
Synonyms: Approval, Authorization, Sanction, Approbation
Antonyms: Veto, Rejection, Disapproval, Refusal
Example: The project cannot go ahead without the imprimatur of the Treasury.
Shudder (noun)
A shaking movement you make because you are cold or have a feeling of fear or horror. थरथराहट
Synonyms: Shiver, Tremor, Shake, Thrill
Antonyms: Firm, Stable
Example: She gave an involuntary shudder.
Paean (noun)
A creative work expressing enthusiastic praise. प्रशंसात्मक गीत
Synonyms: Hymn, Psalm, Song of praise
Antonyms: Condemnation, Correction
Example: Instead, the book is a paean to family, the navy and heroism.
Repudiation (noun)
The act of refusing to accept something. खंडन
Synonyms: Denial, Rejection, Refusal
Antonyms: Confirmation, Approval
Example: The first was the repudiation of the governments socioeconomic policies.
Condone (verb)
Accept (behaviour that is considered morally wrong or offensive). माफ करना
Synonyms: Forgive, Pardon, Overlook
Antonyms: Condemn, Censure
Example: The concept of secrets leads on to group behaviours that are condoned but not desirable.
Sprawling (adjective)
Spreading out over a large area in an untidy or irregular way. चारों ओर फैलता हुआ
Synonyms: Rambling, Straggling, Spreading
Example: Somewhere in this sprawling metropolis, there is a secret military laboratory.
Precinct (noun)
The area within the walls or perceived boundaries of a particular building or place. सीमा
Synonyms: Bounds, Boundaries, Limits
Example: Within the sacred precincts were also included a stadium and a great theatre.
Unscathed (adjective)
Without suffering any injury, damage, or harm. सकुशल
Synonyms: Unharmed, Safe, Unhurt, Intact, Unscarred, Undamaged
Antonyms: Injured, Damaged, Aggrieved, Harmed
Example: The hostages emerged from their ordeal unscathed.
Tedious (adjective)
Too long, slow, or dull; tiresome or monotonous. थकानेवाला
Synonyms: Boring, Uninteresting, Dull, Mindless
Antonyms: Interesting, Engrossing
Example: This movie is tedious and tiring for the audience simply because it is overwhelming.
The editorial
Source: The Times of India · 13 Jan 2021Of the two main tools for holding President Donald Trump accountable for his role in the assault on the Capitol building last week, one has been scuttled by Vice-president Mike Pence, although he was reportedly very angry for Trump’s role in causing the mob to chant “Hang Mike Pence” even as its actions caused the deaths of six people and threatened the lives of the highest lawmakers of the land.
Pence wrote to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi that invoking the 25th Amendment “with just eight days left in the President’s term would set a terrible precedent”, as this instrument was designed to “address presidential incapacity or disability,” not be a “means of punishment or usurpation.”
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1. Synonym of Condone
2. Antonym of Tedious
3. Synonym of Repudiation
4. Antonym of Homage
5. Synonym of Precinct
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