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Article : A break-up foretold
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Meaning of the words highlighted in the article
1. Threaten (verb) (धमकाना) – state one’s intention to take hostile action against (someone) in retribution for something done or not done
Synonyms – bluster, augur
Antonyms – approve, alleviate
Ex: Jonny didn’t threaten you, did he?
2. Irreconcilable (adjective) (कट्टर विरोधी)– (of ideas or statements) so different from each other that they cannot be made compatible
Synonyms – discordant, clashing
Antonyms – consonant, flexible
Ex: These two views of the economy are irreconcilable.
3. Oppurtunistic (adjective) (अवसरवादी)–exploiting immediate opportunities, especially regardless of planning or principle
Synonyms – cagey, strategic
Antonyms – rude, impolite
Ex: Islam had always been a militaristic, and opportunistic.
4. Ideologically (adjective) (वैचारिक)– relating to or concerned with ideas
Synonyms – cerebral, intellective
Antonyms – balanced, sane
Ex: Simply because, ideologically, I didn’t really think he could be.
5. Mandate (noun) (शासनादेश) – an official order or commission to do something
Synonyms – directive, bidding
Antonyms – denial, breach
Ex: With such a broad mandate, the company president has the ability to determine his own salary.
6. Alliance (noun) (संधि)–a union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations
Synonyms – coalition, federation
Antonyms – hatred, division
Ex: We formed a neighborhood alliance to plan events in our community.
7. Grappled (verb) (गुत्थम गुत्था)– engage in a close fight or struggle without weapons; wrestle
Synonyms – contend, scuffle
Antonyms – liberate, surrender
Ex: She grappled with his question for a moment.
8. Sworn (adjective) (शपथ ली)–(of testimony or evidence) given under oath
Synonyms – bound, confirmed
Ex: I had sworn not to cry.
9. Plank (noun) (पटरा)– a long, thin, flat piece of timber, used especially in building and flooring
Synonyms – timber, support
Ex: Rough wooden planks.
Word of the Day
Instigate
Meaning (English) – bring about or initiate (an action or event)
Meaning (Hindi) – भड़काना
Synonyms – prompt, kindle
Antonyms – neglect, conclude
Example – The strike was instigated by the ambitious union president who wanted his name to appear in the newspapers.
उदाहरण – हड़ताल को उकसाने का काम मजदूर संघ के महत्वाकांक्षी प्रमुख ने किया था, जो अपना नाम अखबारों में देखना चाहते थे।
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