10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Dissent (noun)
Strong difference of opinion; disagreement esp. about official decisions. असहमति, मतभेद
Synonyms: Disagreement, Argument, Dispute, Demur Disapproval, Objection, Protest, Opposition, Defiance, Conflict, Friction, Strife
Antonyms: Agreement, Accord, Acceptance, Accord, Concord
Example: More than likely, my father will dissent with the idea I am old enough to set my own curfew.
Defalcate (verb)
To steal or misuse funds entrusted to one's care. सौपे हुए धन को अपनाना, हड़प जाना
Synonyms: Embezzle; Defalcate; Misappropriate; Peculate; Malversate, Plunder, Swindle, Pilfer
Antonyms: Compensate, Give, Pay, Receive, Reimburse, Return
Example: Almost all officials in the country are corrupt although the amounts of money which they defalcate are various.
Prerequisite (noun)
Something that must exist or happen before something else can exist or happen. पहले से आवश्यक
Synonyms: Precondition, Condition, Essential, Requirement, Requisite, Necessity, Proviso
Antonyms: Unnecessary, Non-Essential, Optional, Dispensable, Needless
Example: Passing a written test is a prerequisite for taking the advanced course.
Discourse (noun)
Written or spoken communication or debate. संवाद, बातचीत
Synonyms: Discussion, Conversation, Talk, Dialogue, Communication, Conference, Debate, Consultation
Example: He was hoping for some lively political discourse at the meeting
Sacrosanct (adjective)
Treated as if holy / immune from criticism or violation. अतिपवित्र, अनुल्लंघनीय
Synonyms: Inviolable, Inviolate, Unimpeachable, Unchallengeable, Invulnerable, Untouchable, Inalienable
Antonyms: Blasphemous, Irreverent, Profane, Sacrilegious
Example: The teacher's book of grades is sacrosanct, and someone could be expelled for changing anything in it.
Statutory (adjective)
Relating to rules or laws which have been formally written down. वैधानिक, सांविधिक, क़ानूनी
Synonyms: Constitutional Lawful Legal Legislative Judicial Rightful
Antonyms: Illegal Illegitimate Illicit Unlawful, unconstitutional
Example: You have no statutory authority to order anybody to make a refund.
Intimidate (verb)
To frighten or threaten someone, usually in order to persuade them to do something that you want them to do: भयभीत करना, डराना
Synonyms: Frighten, Menace, Terrify, Scare, Terrorize, Cow, Subdue, Daunt
Antonyms: Cheer, Comfort, Console, Solace, Soothe, Encourage
Example: They were intimidated into accepting a pay cut by the threat of losing their jobs.
Cursory (adjective)
Something done quickly with little attention to detail. बेपरवाह होकर काम करना
Synonyms: Perfunctory, Desultory, Casual, Superficial, Token, Uninterested, Half-Hearted, Inattentive, Unthinking, Offhand, Routine
Antonyms: Thorough, Painstaking Deliberate, Unhurried, Unrushed
Example: He signed with only a cursory glance at the report.
Manifesto (noun)
A written statement of the beliefs, aims, and policies of an organization, especially a political party: घोषणापत्र
Synonyms: Declaration, Proclamation, Pronouncement, Announcement, Publication, Notification
Example: His manifesto includes a pledge to force all secondary school boards to consider the introduction of uniforms.
Synergetic (adjective)
Working together. साथ में काम करते हुए
Synonyms: Cooperative. Collaborative Coordinated Combined Symbiotic Collegial
Antonyms: Independent, Disunited, Uncooperative, Separate Disjoint
Example: The synergic relationship between the two firms has created a giant company that now controls the industry.
The editorial
Source: The Economic Times · 1 May 2018It is welcome that the Centre plans to revamp and unbundle the market for natural gas so as to boost investments and shore up competition in pricing and supply going forward. Reports say that the government is to split state-owned gas major Gail into separate units for marketing and pipeline operations by next March. It would make perfect sense to have the independent entities up and running even earlier.
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1. Synonym of Manifesto
2. Antonym of Defalcate
3. Synonym of Sacrosanct
4. Antonym of Cursory
5. Synonym of Dissent
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