The point of having democracy

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The point of having democracy
27,Mar,2019

10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning

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Deprivation (noun)

Meaning: the damaging lack of material benefits considered to be basic necessities in a society. वंचन

Synonyms: Destitution, Impoverishment, Penury, Indigence, Pauperization

Antonyms: Luxury, Indulgence, Affluence

Example: Suicide is often connected with socio-economic deprivation.

Malleable (adjective)

Meaning: which can be easily influenced लचीला, मान लेने वाला

Synonyms: Pliable, Impressionable, Adaptable, Compliant, Docile

Antonyms: Intractable, Rigid, Stubborn, Obstinate

Example: At young age, most of the children are malleable. They do whatever their older ones tell them to do.

Avowedly (adverb)

Meaning: as has been asserted, admitted, or stated publicly; openly. खुलकर, प्रकट रूप से

Synonyms: Baldly, Explicitly, Ostensibly, Manifestly, Notoriously, Saliently

Antonyms: Implicitly, Sneakily, Subtly

Example: He remained avowedly radical in his political outlook.

Hostile (adjective)

Meaning: showing or feeling opposition or dislike; unfriendly. शत्रुतापूर्ण

Synonyms: Rancorous, Antagonistic, Belligerent, Truculent

Antonyms: Affable, Amiable, Genial, Cordial, Convivial

Example: Their hostile looks showed that he was unwelcome.

Hoodlum (noun)

Meaning: a person who engages in crime and violence; a hooligan or gangster. बदमाश

Synonyms: Hooligan, Lout, Ruffian, Larrikin, Bruiser, Rowdy, Tearaway, Punk

Example: Some of the hoodlums beat their victims viciously before robbing them. (Viciously- क्रूरतापूर्वक)

Substantial (adjective)

Meaning: of considerable importance, size, or worth; concerning the essentials of something. महत्वपूर्ण

Synonyms: Significant, Considerable, Valuable

Antonyms: Trivial, Minor, Little, Slight

Example: Her contribution to the charity fund wassubstantial.

Trepidation (noun)

Meaning: a feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen. घबराहट

Synonyms: Apprehension, Dread, Fright, Anxiety, Unease, Consternation

Antonyms: Composure, Calm, Equanimity

Example: We view future developments with some trepidation.

Astutely (adverb)

Meaning: accurately assessing situations or people; perceptively. चतुरतापूर्ण, अनुभूति-क्षमतापूर्वक

Synonyms: Shrewdly, Sagaciously, Sapiently, Perspicaciously, Acutely

Antonyms: Foolishly, Unintelligently, Clumsily

Example: Anjum Chopra backs Harmanpreet Kaur to lead India astutely.

Feasible (adjective)

Meaning: possible to do easily or conveniently; likely; probable संभव

Synonyms: Viable, Attainable, Doable, Practicable, Workable

Antonyms: Unlikely, Impracticable, Implausible

Example: A tunnel was not considered economically feasible.

Amateurish (adjective)

Meaning: done in an unskillful or inept way. अनिपुणता पूर्वक

Synonyms: Maladroit, Gauche, Bumbling, Clumsy

Antonyms: Dexterous, Competent, Virtuoso, Proficient

Example: The paintings looked amateurish.

The editorial

Source: The Hindu · 27 Mar 2019

Public policy must launch an assault on capability deprivation and rising unemployment.

As the general election approaches, we are reminded of the observation by the philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein that while raisins may well be the better part of a cake, “a bag of raisins is not a cake”. For, while elections may be an integral part of democracy, surely they cannot be its end. The end is the demos, or the people, and the content of their lives. However, going by the actions of political parties when in power and their pronouncements when they are not, the end of democracy gets overlooked in the political process in India.

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Synonyms and antonyms, the way exams ask them. Answers show as you tap.

1. Synonym of Astutely

2. Antonym of Amateurish

3. Synonym of Hostile

4. Antonym of Avowedly

5. Synonym of Substantial

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