15 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Tackle (verb)
To make a determined effort to deal with a difficult problem or situation. निपटना
Synonyms: Address, Confront, Undertake, Handle
Antonyms: Avoid, Dodge, Abandonment, Forget
Example: He's the first person to tackle this issue.
Negotiate (verb)
To try to reach an agreement by formal discussion. बातचीत
Synonyms: Bargain, Arrange, Mediate, Deal
Antonyms: Disclaim, Confront, Devolve, Disturb
Example: I am not bound to negotiate with anyone.
Plea (noun)
A serious emotional request, especially for something needing action now निवेदन
Synonyms: Appeal, Entreaty, Petition, Supplication
Antonyms: Answer, Charge, Command, Challenge
Example: He made a dramatic plea for disarmament.
Ensure (verb)
To make sure that something happens or is definite. सुनिश्चित
Synonyms: Guarantee, Secure, Assure, Provide
Antonyms: Gamble, Blockade, Apply pressure, Put pressure
Example: Buy now to ensure uninterrupted protection.
Persecution (noun)
The act of treating somebody in a cruel and unfair way, especially because of their race, religion or political beliefs. उत्पीड़न
Synonyms: Oppression, Harassment, Abuse, Torture
Antonyms: Protection, Joy, Succor, Stimulation
Example: His persecution at the hands of other students.
Outdated (adjective)
No longer useful because of being old-fashioned. पुरानी
Synonyms: Obsolete, Outmoded, Antiquated, Dated
Antonyms: Modern, Contemporary, New, Latest
Example: It's all outdated or disproved.
Rendered (verb)
To cause somebody/something to be in a particular state or condition गाया
Synonyms: Imparted, Offered, Interpreted, Delivered
Antonyms: Concealed, Broke, Demolished, Destroyed
Example: Has traditionalism been rendered irrelevant?
Elusive (adjective)
Difficult to find, define or achieve. दुर्ग्राह्य
Synonyms: Evasive, Subtle, Intangible, Slippery
Antonyms: Easy, Identifiable, Direct, Able
Example: He's as elusive as you are.
Emergent (adjective)
New and still developing. उद्गामी
Synonyms: Emerging, Developing, Rising, Incipient
Antonyms: Declining, Dying, Decreasing, Gradual
Example: And we'll treat his emergent condition.
Distracted (adjective)
Unable to pay attention to somebody/something because you are worried or thinking about something else. विचलित
Synonyms: Preoccupied, Inattentive, Distrait, Absentminded
Antonyms: Focused, Calm, Attentive, Engaged
Example: And don't be distracted by your Chinese guest.
Pragmatic (adjective)
Solving problems in a practical and sensible way rather than by having fixed ideas or theories. व्यावहारिक
Synonyms: Practical, Realistic, Sensible, Rational
Antonyms: Impractical, Idealistic, Romantic, Unrealistic
Example: Devise more pragmatic project impact definitions.
Denounce (verb)
To strongly criticize somebody/something that you think is wrong, illegal, etc. निंदा
Synonyms: Condemn, Criticize, Censure, Attack
Antonyms: Praise, Approve, Acclaim, Support
Example: Contracting States may denounce this Convention.
Threshold (noun)
The floor or ground at the bottom of a doorway, considered as the entrance to a building or room शुरूआत
Synonyms: Brink, Door, Doorstep, Doorway
Antonyms: End, Closure, Decease, Death
Example: Death is merely a threshold we must all cross.
Onus (noun)
The responsibility for something. दायित्व
Synonyms: Burden, Load, Responsibility, Encumbrance
Antonyms: Advantage, Help, Aid, Irresponsibility
Example: The onus is entirely on you, Detective.
Imbued (verb)
To fill somebody/something with strong feelings, opinions or values इम्ब्यूड
Synonyms: Permeated, Impregnated, Pervaded, Saturated
Antonyms: Empty, Shallow, Bare, Barren
Example: It was imbued with the darkest of magic.
The editorial
Source: The Indian Express · 10 Nov 2022As a judge, Justice Chandrachud has built a distinguished legacy of compassionate justice that has a keen sense of listening to voices that are either silent or seldom heard. His tenure as CJI may be a challenge in these fractious times but it's also a formidable opportunity for the scholar-judge.
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1. Synonym of Denounce
2. Antonym of Pragmatic
3. Synonym of Imbued
4. Antonym of Negotiate
5. Synonym of Outdated
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