10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Precipitous (adjective)
Acting or done with excessive or careless speed. उतावली में किया गया
Synonyms: Cursory, Hasty, Rushed, Reckless
Antonyms: Calculated, Deliberate, Unhurried, Unrushed
Example: They soon regretted their precipitous actions in international affairs.
Suborn (verb)
To bribe , incite , or instigate (a person) to commit a wrongful act. (घूस देकर या फुसलाकर) अपराध कराना)
Synonyms: Bribe, Corrupt, Perjury, Influence
Antonyms: Forthright, Honest
Example: He's accused of suborning a witness.
Condone (verb)
To ignore or accept behavior that some people consider wrong: अनदेखी करना, माफ करना
Synonyms: Excuse, Forgive, Pardon, Overlook
Antonyms: Censure, Punish, Forbid
Example: He is too quick to condone his friend's faults.
Usurp (verb)
Take (a position of power or importance) illegally or by force. हड़पना
Synonyms: Arrogate, Seize, Expropriate, Annex
Antonyms: Surrender, Relinquish
Example: Richard usurped the throne.
Clamor (noun)
A loud and confused noise, especially that of people shouting. कोलाहल शोरगुल
Synonyms: Din, Commotion, Tumult, Uproar, Vociferation
Antonyms: Mumble, Murmur, Quiet, Silence
Example: A clamor arose from the crowd as the prisoner was brought forward.
Rancor (noun)
A deep-seated ill will. विद्वेष, शत्रुता
Synonyms: Animosity, Antagonism, Bitterness, Enmity
Antonyms: Amiability, Hospitality, Cordiality
Example: There was a great deal of rancor between the two nation which eventually led to war.
Adjudicate (verb)
Make a formal judgment or decision about a problem or disputed matter. निर्णय करना, फैसला सुनाना
Synonyms: Arbitrate, Decide, Judge, Referee
Antonyms: Pussyfoot, Prevaricate, Equivocate
Example: A board of judicial officers were appointed to adjudicate on matters relating to industry.
Lapse (verb)
Drop to a lower level, as in one's morals or standards. पतित हो जाना, अवनत हो जाना
Synonyms: Deteriorate, Decline, Regress, Retrogress
Antonyms: Progress, Develop, Success
Example: The country has lapsed into chaos.
Promulgate (verb)
To make known openly or publicly. घोषणा करना, प्रचार करना
Synonyms: Enunciate, Proclaim, Disseminate, Publish
Antonyms: Conceal, Suppress, Withhold
Example: The new law was finally promulgated in the autumn of last year.
Statute (noun)
A written law passed by a legislative body. क़ानून
Synonyms: Enactment, Law, Ordinance, Decree, Edict
Example: The statute prohibits businesses from selling alcohol to minors.
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1. Synonym of Condone
2. Antonym of Clamor
3. Synonym of Rancor
4. Antonym of Suborn
5. Synonym of Lapse
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