10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Keystone (noun)
Meaning: the central principle or part of a policy, system, etc., on which all else depends. प्रधान
Synonyms: Foundation, Linchpin, Cornerstone, Core, Heart, Crux, Underpinning
Antonyms: Accessory, Adjunct, Supplement
Example: We hope to see you become a keystone of the intellectual community.
Beleaguer (verb)
Meaning: put in a very difficult situation. सताना, परेशान करना
Synonyms: Harass, Pester, Plague, Hound, Vex, Badger
Antonyms: Delight, Please, Charm, Thrill
Example: She beleaguered him with pleas for forgiveness.
Overwhelm (verb)
Meaning: defeat completely; overpower पराजित करना, अभिभूत करना
Synonyms: Trounce, Conquer, Vanquish, Subdue, Beat
Antonyms: Underwhelm, Forfeit, Yield, Capitulate
Example: Napoleon's army was strong enough to overwhelm nearly any potential enemy.
Overriding (adjective)
Meaning: more important than any other considerations. सबसे महत्वपूर्ण
Synonyms: Prime, Cardinal, Preponderant, Paramount, Supreme, Overruling
Antonyms: Insignificant, Trivial, Minor, Petty
Example: The government's overriding concern is to reduce inflation.
Promptly (adverb)
Meaning: with little or no delay; immediately. यथासमय, तुरंत
Synonyms: Punctually, Swiftly, Immediately, Forthwith, ASAP
Antonyms: Late, Slowly, Tardily
Example: He paid the money back promptly.
Vicious (adjective)
Meaning: serious or dangerous; cruel. खतरनाक, संजीदा
Synonyms: Spiteful, Venomous, Nasty, Hurtful, Malicious
Antonyms: Kind, Gentle, Humane, Benign
Example: He had a vicious side to his nature.
Appeasement (noun)
Meaning: the action or process of appeasing. तुष्टीकरण, मनुहार
Synonyms: Conciliation, Propitiation, Accession, Accommodation
Antonyms: Provocation, Aggression, Irritation, Rousing
Example: Music is an appeasement to shattered nerves.
Deliberate (adjective)
Meaning: done consciously and intentionally. जानबूझकर
Synonyms: Intentional, Purposeful, Premeditated, Conscious
Antonyms: Accidental, Inadvertent, Fortuitous, Unintended
Example: The speech was a deliberate attempt to embarrass the government.
Repercussions (noun)
Meaning: an unintended consequence of an event or action, especially an unwelcome one. प्रभाव, परिणाम
Synonyms: Consequence, Upshot, Aftermath, Ramification, Corollary
Antonyms: Cause, Root, Reason, Origin
Example: What repercussions will the war have on the economy?
Succor (noun)
Meaning: assistance and support in times of hardship and distress. सहायता
Synonyms: Aid, Assistance, Support, Relief, Backing, Ease
Antonyms: Obstruction, Hindrance, Difficulty, Burden
Example: The speediest succor might avail to the preservation of his life.
The editorial
Source: The Hindu · 17 May 2019Marginalised and fearful, Muslim voters want to demonstrate that they still count in India’s democracy.
Uttar Pradesh continues to hold the key to political power in the country. The results for the 80 parliamentary seats in this keystone State will decide who governs India. Travelling through five districts of Awadh, including the VIP constituencies of Lucknow, Amethi and Rae Bareli, makes it amply clear that the Muslim vote will play a crucial role in the final outcome.
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1. Synonym of Succor
2. Antonym of Vicious
3. Synonym of Keystone
4. Antonym of Beleaguer
5. Synonym of Promptly
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