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The indian express
21,Nov,2018

10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning

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Pretext (adjective)

A reason given in justification of a course of action that is not the real reason. बहाना

Synonyms: Pretence, Excuse, Ruse, Trick

Antonyms: Reality, Truth

Example: I went into his bedroom on the pretext of looking for a book.

Aver (verb)

To say that something is certainly true. दावे के साथ कहना

Synonyms: Assert, Affirm, Allege, Avow

Antonyms: Repudiate, Refute, Gainsay, Deny

Example: The lawyer averred her client's innocence.

Flak (noun)

Strong criticism. आलोचना

Synonyms: Criticism, Censure, Disapproval, Disapprobation

Antonyms: Praise, Compliment, Commendation, Endorsement

Example: You must be strong enough to take the flak if things go wrong.

Inadvertently (adverb)

Without intention. अनजाने में

Synonyms: Accidentally, Mistakenly, Unwittingly, Unknowingly

Antonyms: Knowingly, Heedfully, Mindfully, Deliberately

Example: His name had been inadvertently omitted from the list.

Fortitude (noun)

Courage in pain or adversity. धैर्य, दृढ़ता, साहस

Synonyms: Courage, Mettle, Perseverance, Effrontery

Antonyms: Cowardice, Timidity, Timorousness

Example: She endured her illness with great fortitude.

Undermine (verb)

To subvert or weaken insidiously or secretly. खोखला कर देना, गुप्त रूप से हानि पहुंचाना

Synonyms: Subvert, Sabotage, Debilitate, Enfeeble

Antonyms: Strengthen, Support, Bolster

Example: Trying to undermine his political rivals.

Purveyor (noun)

A person who sells or deals in particular goods. प्रदाता, प्रदायक

Synonyms: Seller, Vendor, Trader, Merchant

Example: Purveyors of luxury goods.

Adultery (noun)

A sexual encounter or relationship between a married person and someone other than their spouse. व्यभिचार

Synonyms: Fornication, Infidelity, Promiscuity, Perfidy

Antonyms: Loyalty, Allegiance, Fidelity, Fealty

Example: Adultery is the cause of many divorces.

Recourse (noun)

A source of help in a difficult situation. उपाय, सहारा

Synonyms: Option, Possibility, Alternative, Resort, Remedy

Antonyms: Hindrance, Obstruction

Example: Surgery may be the only recourse.

Imperative (adjective)

Of vital importance. अति आवश्यक, अनिवार्य

Synonyms: Peremptory, Obligatory, Indispensable, Incumbent

Antonyms: Discretionary, Optional, Unimportant, Insignificant

Example: It is imperative to know what your rights are.

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1. Synonym of Inadvertently

2. Antonym of Aver

3. Synonym of Adultery

4. Synonym of Purveyor

5. Synonym of Imperative

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