10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Suffrage (noun)
The right to vote in political elections. मताधिकार
Synonyms: Franchise, Ballot, Right to vote
Example: General elections with universal adult suffrage were held in April 1965, with several political parties represented.
Plaudit (noun)
An expression of praise or approval. प्रशंसा
Synonyms: Applause, Acclamation, Encomium, Approbation
Antonyms: Taunt, Gibe, Disapproval
Example: The network has received plaudits for its sports coverage.
Emancipation (noun)
The fact or process of being set free from legal, social, or political restrictions; liberation. मुक्ति
Synonyms: Liberation, Release, Freeing
Antonyms: Enslavement, Bondage, Captivity
Example: Religion is meant for the emancipation of living beings.
Devise (verb)
To invent something new or a new way of doing something. ईजाद करना
Synonyms: Think up, Concoct, Invent, Come up with, Formulate
Antonyms: Imitate, Copy, Replicate, Duplicate
Example: A new system has been devised to control traffic in the city.
Instrumental (adjective)
Important in making something happen. सहायक
Synonyms: Involved, Subservient, Conducive, Contributory, Ancillary
Antonyms: Unhelpful, Useless, Tangential
Example: They were highly instrumental in bringing the business to Newtown.
Deflection (noun)
The act of causing something to change direction. विचलन
Synonyms: Diversion, Deviation, Divergence
Antonyms: Idleness, Uniformity, Consistency
Example: The goal was scored with a deflection off the goalkeeper.
Endow (verb)
Provide with a quality, ability, or asset. प्रदान करना
Synonyms: Furnish, Equip, Confer, Bestow
Antonyms: Deprive, Hold, Keep back
Example: He was endowed with tremendous physical strength.
Avert (verb)
To prevent something bad or dangerous from happening. बचाना
Synonyms: Prevent, Stop, Stave Off, Ward Off, Avoid, Obviate
Antonyms: Let, Leave, Suffer
Example: He managed to avert the closure of the factory.
Resort (verb)
Turn to and adopt (a course of action, especially an extreme or undesirable one) so as to resolve a difficult situation. प्रयोग करना
Synonyms: Have recourse to, Make use of, Bring into play, Avail oneself of
Antonyms: Misuse, Misemploy, Ill-treat
Example: The duke was prepared to resort to force if negotiation failed.
Fend (verb)
Defend oneself from a blow, attack, or attacker. बचाव करना
Synonyms: Ward off, Resist, Repel, Secure
Antonyms: Attack, Assault, Assail, Smite
Example: I raised myself up on my right arm and fended the bike off.
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1. Synonym of Instrumental
2. Antonym of Plaudit
3. Synonym of Emancipation
4. Antonym of Fend
5. Synonym of Deflection
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