The chequered legacy of a chief justice of india

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The chequered legacy of a chief justice of india
25,Apr,2021

10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning

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Abyss (noun)

A wide or profound difference between people. फ़र्क अंतर

Synonyms: Difference, Separation, Contrast, Divergence

Antonyms: Similarity, Agreement, Harmony, Accord

Example: Admittedly, there is a huge abyss between thought and words.

Dispensation (noun)

A political, religious, or social system prevailing at a particular time. व्यवस्था

Synonyms: Organization, Governance, Regime, Rule

Example: Scholarship is conveyed to a wider audience than under the old dispensation.

Spate (noun)

A large number of similar things coming in quick succession. अतिवृष्टि

Synonyms: Series, Succession, Flurry, Run, String

Example: The bombing was the latest in a spate of terrorist attacks.

Mettle (noun)

The ability and determination to do something successfully despite difficult conditions. उत्साह

Synonyms: Courage, Fortitude, Spirit, Determination

Antonyms: Cowardice, Timidity, Spinelessness

Example: She really showed her mettle under pressure.

Hound (verb)

Harass, persecute, or pursue relentlessly. तंग करना

Synonyms: Pester, Trouble, Harry

Antonyms: Support, Help

Example: She was hounded by the Italian press.

Relegate (verb)

To give somebody a lower or less important position, rank, etc. than before. निर्वासित कर देना

Synonyms: Downgrade, Demote, Move down, Put down, Lower

Antonyms: Promote, Raise, Push, Encourage

Example: She was then relegated to the role of assistant.

Exaggeration (noun)

A statement that represents something as better or worse than it really is. अतिशयोक्ति

Synonyms: Amplification, Over-emphasis, Magnification

Antonyms: Minimizing, Lessening

Example: Police have misinterpreted facts and made exaggerations that are misleading.

Nadir (noun)

The lowest or most unsuccessful point in a situation. सबसे निम्न स्तर

Synonyms: Bottom, The lowest level, Depth, Base

Antonyms: Top, Apex, Peak

Example: Getting out of that situation was the absolute nadir of my barefaced lying career.

Procrastinate (verb)

Delay or postpone action; put off doing something. विलम्ब करना

Synonyms: Delay, Linger, Stall

Antonyms: Quicken, Hurry

Example: I am supposed to be doing my taxes now, but am procrastinating.

Dismay (noun)

Concern and distress caused by something unexpected. व्याकुलता

Synonyms: Distress, Anxiety, Trepidation

Antonyms: Soothe, Assurance

Example: Concern and distress caused by something unexpected.

The editorial

Source: The Hindu · 25 Apr 2021

As the Supreme Court turns the page on the tenure of the outgoing CJI, it needs to reclaim its role as a judicial beacon.

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1. Synonym of Mettle

2. Synonym of Spate

3. Synonym of Exaggeration

4. Antonym of Procrastinate

5. Synonym of Nadir

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