Shaadi barbaadi

The Times of India

Shaadi barbaadi
05,Apr,2019

10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning

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Acquiesce (verb)

Meaning: accept something reluctantly but without protest. मौन स्वीकृति देना, राज़ी होना

Synonyms: Consent, Assent, Concur, Comply, Yield

Antonyms: Dissent, Differ, Disagree, Refuse, Forbid

Example: Her parents will never acquiesce in such an unsuitable marriage.

Emanate (verb)

Meaning: (of something abstract but perceptible) issue or spread out from (a source) उत्पन्न होना

Synonyms: Originate, Emerge, Stem, Derive

Antonyms: Withdraw, Absorb, Terminate

Example: These volcanoes emanate certain poisonous gases.

Jeopardize (verb)

Meaning: put (someone or something) into a situation in which there is a danger of loss, harm, or failure. ख़तरे में डालना

Synonyms: Imperil, Endanger, Hazard, Menace

Antonyms: Guard, Shelter, Shield, Preserve

Example: His foolish behaviour may jeopardize his whole future.

Fray (noun)

Meaning: a situation of intense activity, typically one incorporating an element of aggression or competition. कलह, लड़ाई

Synonyms: Skirmish, Altercation, Tussle, Scuffle, Conflict

Antonyms: Harmony, Tranquility, Accord

Example: Three civilians were injured during the fray.

Intrusion (noun)

Meaning: the action of intruding. घुसपैठ, अतिक्रमण

Synonyms: Encroachment, Invasion, Trespass, Infringement

Example: Their intrusion into our private lives is unwarrantable.

Dilute (verb)

Meaning: make (something) weaker in force, content, or value by modification or the addition of other elements. दुर्बल करना

Synonyms: Attenuate, Mitigate, Alleviate, Palliate

Antonyms: Strengthen, Fortify, Buttress

Example: There was a clear intention to dilute black voting power.

Hasten (verb)

Meaning: be quick to do something; move or travel hurriedly. जल्दबाजी करना

Synonyms: Hurtle, Dash, Rush, Scurry, Whizz

Antonyms: Dawdle, Crawl, Amble, Bimble, Tootle

Example: After a quick phone call I hastened to the office.

Affinity (noun)

Meaning: a spontaneous or natural liking or sympathy for someone or something. लगाव, आकर्षण

Synonyms: Empathy, Rapport, Fondness, Sympathy, Affection

Antonyms: Aversion, Dislike, Distaste, Apathy

Example: She has a special affinity with horses.

Catapult (verb)

Meaning: hurl or launch (something) with or as if with a catapult. आगे को बढ़ाना, पहुंचा देना

Synonyms: Sling, Fling, Propel, Launch, Hurtle, Shoot

Example: The book catapulted the author into fame overnight.

Exigency (noun)

Meaning: an urgent need or demand. अत्यावश्यकता, आपातकाल

Synonyms: Urgency, Emergency, Necessity, Crisis, Extremity

Antonyms: Peace, Calm, Ease

Example: Economic exigency obliged the government to act.

The editorial

Source: The Times of India · 5 Apr 2019

Nuptials of RJD princeling Tej Pratap Yadav leave a bitterly political aftertaste.

The secret of a happy marriage is finding the right person they say. In India it is parents who do the finding often. So it was for RJD princeling Tej Pratap Yadav. Mother Rabri Devi made clear what qualities she looked for in her bahu – not someone fond of malls and cinema halls but of looking after the house, respecting elders, while also managing outside work. A sort of duplicate of herself maybe, for Rabri fed a big clan and served as chief minister with equal poise. The search ended with Aishwarya Rai. The nuptials took place. Then an oddly unIndian thing happened in the clan: bahu displaced beta in its affections.

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Quick quiz: 5 questions on these words

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

1. Synonym of Catapult

2. Antonym of Affinity

3. Synonym of Exigency

4. Antonym of Dilute

5. Synonym of Jeopardize

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