10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Aberration (noun)
A fact, an action or a way of behaving that is not usual, and that may be unacceptable. असामान्य
Synonyms: Anomaly, Abnormality, Irregularity
Antonyms: Normality, Regularity, Routine
Example: A childless woman was regarded as an aberration, almost a social outcast.
Enunciate (verb)
Express (a proposition, theory, etc.) in clear or definite terms. स्पष्ट रूप से कहना
Synonyms: State, Declare, Put into words, Profess
Antonyms: Be quiet, Keep mum
Example: There are many principles of war enunciated by many experts.
Concede (verb)
Admit or agree that something is true after first denying or resisting it. स्वीकार करना
Synonyms: Acknowledge, Admit, Cede
Antonyms: Deny, Reject, Refuse
Example: He reluctantly conceded me the point.
Exquisitely (adverb)
In a way that is extremely beautiful or carefully made. भव्य ढंग से
Synonyms: Elegantly, Superbly, Splendidly, Gracefully
Antonyms: Poorly, Insipidly
Example: This exquisitely crafted sword was built for strength and speed.
Allegiance (noun)
Loyalty or commitment to a superior or to a group or cause. वफादारी
Synonyms: Loyalty, Fidelity, Faithfulness, Devotion
Antonyms: Disloyalty, Treachery, Perfidy
Example: He affirmed his allegiance to the president.
Vindictive (adjective)
Having or showing a strong or unreasoning desire for revenge. प्रतिशोधी
Synonyms: Vengeful, Unforgiving, Resentful, Avenging
Antonyms: Forgiving, Compassionate
Example: The only way this expulsion can be interpreted is as a spiteful and vindictive move.
Superannuate (verb)
Retire (someone) with a pension. सेवा निवृत्त हो जाना
Synonyms: Pensioned off, Retire
Example: Soon after superannuating at the UN, Reddy wrote a paper on India and South Africa.
Cliché (noun)
A phrase or opinion that is overused and betrays a lack of original thought. पिष्टोक्ति
Synonyms: Platitude, Hackneyed Phrase, Banality,
Example: It has become a cliché to say that Prague is the most beautiful city in Europe.
Sagacity (noun)
Good judgement and understanding. बुद्धिमानी
Synonyms: Wisdom, Acuity, Insight
Antonyms: Stupidity, Foolishness
Example: Despite the great sagacity of his intellect and leadership, it may have occurred to him that after all he was used.
Steer (verb)
Guide the movement or course of. मार्ग दिखाना
Synonyms: Direct, Conduct, Lead, Escort
Antonyms: Follow, Abandon
Example: I attempted to steer the conversation towards another course.
The editorial
Source: The Hindu · 13 Jun 2021The controversy in West Bengal, over political and administrative issues, is an aberration in the federal polity.
The Centre-West Bengal controversy on the conduct of Bengal’s former Chief Secretary, Alapan Bandyopadhyay in the final days of his tenure, in May, has thrown up several political and administrative issues that deserve our attention for the future health of our federal polity.
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1. Synonym of Concede
2. Antonym of Sagacity
3. Synonym of Superannuate
4. Synonym of Cliché
5. Synonym of Aberration
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