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.
The editorial
Source: The Times of India · 21 Nov 2018Chouhan-Raje-Raman Singh: BJP’s stalwart CMs from pre-2014 era defend their turf.
Apart from being the incumbent and not the insurgent, current assembly polls in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan are unusual for BJP in another way. After five years of highlighting Prime Minister Narendra Modi in every election, they mark a return to the old collegial style of functioning and campaigning for BJP. In these states the respective chief ministers Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Raman Singh, and Vasundhara Raje enjoy a high degree of visibility and recall value with the electorate. They are also the only incumbent BJP CMs from the pre-2014 era, before the rise of Modi and Amit Shah and their duopoly over the party.
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1. Synonym of Purveyor
2. Antonym of Inadvertently
3. Synonym of Imperative
4. Antonym of Fortitude
5. Synonym of Aver
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