10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Spat (noun)
A brief petty quarrel or angry outburst. झगड़ा
Synonyms: Altercation, Argument, Quibble, Squabble
Antonyms: Concord, Peace, Harmony
Example: She was having aspat with her brother about who should do the washing up.
Ramification (noun)
A complex or unwelcome consequence of an action or event. परिणाम, असर
Synonyms: Result, Implications, Consequence, Repercussions
Antonyms: Cause, Reason, Source
Example: Harry was shocked to learn that the ramification of his cheating was immediate expulsion from the university.
Sword of Damocles (idioms)
Imminent danger or trouble. एक आने वाली आपदा
Synonyms: Threat, Menace, Peril, Jeopardy, Hazard
Example: The threat of war has hung over the region like the sword of Damocles for nearly a decade.
Crux (noun)
The most important or serious part of a matter, problem, or argument. जड़, मुख्य मुद्दा
Synonyms: Nitty-Gritty, Essence, Kernel, Core
Example: The crux of the country's economic problems is its foreign debt.
Abridge (verb)
To make less in extent or duration. संक्षेप करना
Synonyms: Abbreviate, Curtail, Abbreviate, Curtail
Antonyms: Elongate, Extend, Prolong, Protract
Example: The libraryʼs hours have been drastically abridged to cut costs.
Ad hoc (adjective)
Ade or happening only for a particular purpose or need, not planned before it happens. तदर्थ, ख़ास, विशेष
Synonyms: Extempore, Impromptu, Specific, Special
Antonyms: Planned, Rehearsed, Premeditated
Example: We deal with problems on an ad hoc basis.
Prevail (verb)
Prove more powerful or superior. प्रबल होना, जीतना
Synonyms: Triumph, Overcome, Conquer, Preponderate
Antonyms: Fail, Forfeit, Surrender
Example: I am sure that truth will prevail in the end.
Autonomy (adjective)
Freedom from external control or influence; self rule. स्वराज्य
Synonyms: Emancipation, Enfranchisement, Liberation, Manumission
Antonyms: Dependence, Heteronomy, Subjection, Immurement
Example: Between the First and Second World Wars, Canada gained greater autonomy from Britain.
Ambit (noun)
An area over which activity, capacity, or influence extends. सीमा
Synonyms: Range, Reach, Realm, Scope, Gamut, Spectrum
Example: If it is within the ambit of the Council to assist we should do so.
Concurrence (noun)
Agreement or consistency. सहमति
Synonyms: Consensus, Unanimity, Unison, Accord
Antonyms: Conflict, Disagreement, Dissensus
Example: Any change ought not to be made without the general concurrence of all concerned.
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Source: The Times of India · 1 Dec 2018Kartarpur corridor won’t get India to the talks table, Pakistan renouncing terror will.
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1. Synonym of Autonomy
2. Antonym of Spat
3. Synonym of Crux
4. Antonym of Prevail
5. Synonym of Ambit
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