10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Prerogative (noun)
A right or advantage belonging to a particular person or group because of their importance or social position. परमाधिकार
Synonyms: Entitlement, Right, Privilege, Advantage
Antonyms: Duty, Obligation
Example: In many countries education is still the prerogative of the rich.
Invoke (verb)
To mention or use a law, rule, etc. as a reason for doing something. की सहायता लेना
Synonyms: Cite, Adduce, Refer to, Instance
Antonyms: Misrepresent, Misquote, Distort, Misstate
Example: It is unlikely that libel laws will be invoked.
Expedient (adjective)
(of an action) convenient and practical although possibly improper or immoral. फ़ायदेमंद
Synonyms: Convenient, Advantageous, Profitable, Effective
Antonyms: Inappropriate, Unfeasible, Disadvantageous
Example: We've got a politically expedient solution that isn't safe.
Pulverize (verb)
Defeat utterly. तबाह करना
Synonyms: Annihilate, Vanquish, Trounce, Crush
Antonyms: Build, Construct
Example: He had a winning car and pulverized the opposition.
Abrogate (verb)
To officially end a law, an agreement, etc. रद्द करना
Synonyms: Repeal, Do away with, Repudiate, Cancel
Antonyms: Enact, Approve, Sanction
Example: The rule has been abrogated by mutual consent.
Unwarranted (adjective)
Not reasonable or necessary. अनपेक्षित
Synonyms: Unjustified, Inexcusable, Unnecessary
Antonyms: Reasonable, Justifiable, Sensible
Example: Much of the criticism was totally unwarranted.
Encroachment (noun)
The act of slowly affecting or using up too much of somebody's time, rights, personal life, etc. दख़लंदाज़ी
Synonyms: Intrusion, Invasion, Obtrusion into
Example: There were minor encroachments on our individual liberties.
Innocuous (adjective)
Not harmful or offensive. हानि रहित
Synonyms: Harmless, Safe, Unobjectionable, Peaceful
Antonyms: Hurtful, Damaging, Destructive
Example: It seemed a perfectly innocuous remark.
Usurp (verb)
To take somebody’s position and/or power without having the right to do this. अन्याय से ले लेना
Synonyms: Seize, Take Over, Arrogate
Antonyms: Give in, Capitulate, Yield, Relent
Example: He attempted to usurp the principal’s authority.
Repugnant (adjective)
In conflict or incompatible with. विरुद्ध
Synonyms: Contradictory to, Opposed to, At variance with
Antonyms: Compatible, Congruous, Consistent
Example: We found his suggestion absolutely repugnant.
The editorial
Source: The Times of India · 7 Oct 2020In an IPL match between Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bangalore, the debate over the friction between the ‘spirit of cricket’ and the laws of the game was foregrounded.
R Ashwin of Delhi Capitals did not run out the non striker Aaron Finch even though the latter had strayed outside the crease as the bowler was in the process of delivering the ball. Ashwin would have been justified in running out Finch. However, he refrained and let off the batsman with a warning. In a similar situation last year, Ashwin ran out a batsman and invited the wrath of cricket romantics who felt he violated the ‘spirit of the game’.
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1. Synonym of Expedient
2. Synonym of Encroachment
3. Synonym of Abrogate
4. Antonym of Usurp
5. Synonym of Repugnant
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