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Article : Punjab’s legislative adventurism
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Meaning of the words highlighted in the article
1. Scrutiny (noun) (समीक्षा) – critical observation or examination
Synonyms – review, inquiry
Ex: If you want to fly on an airplane, you should be prepared to deal with scrutiny from the airline personnel.
2. Reneged (verb) (मुकर)– go back on a promise, undertaking, or contract
Synonyms – default, reverse
Ex: I went to another car dealer after the salesman tried to renege on the low price he initially offered me.
3. Solemn (adjective) (गंभीर)– formal and dignified
Synonyms – earnest, intense
Antonyms – excited, joyful
Ex: There was no humor in the principal’s solemn face as she talked about the consequences of school bullying.
4. Expeditiously (adjective) (तेजी से)– done with speed and efficiency
Synonyms – carefully, eagerly
Antonyms – idly, quietly
Ex: Forrest was forced to shut the operation down, which he did quite expeditiously.
5. Verdicts (noun) (फैसले) – an opinion or judgement
Synonyms – answer, award
Antonyms – accusation
Ex: The verdict is given by a simple majority.
6. Nullifying (verb) (समाप्त करते हुये)– make legally null and void, invalidate
Synonyms – abolish, invalidate
Antonyms – legalize, support
Ex: Hopefully the coffee will nullify the drowsy effects of the medication and allow me to stay awake.
7. Rendered (verb) (प्रदान की गई है) – provide or give (a service, help, etc.)
Synonyms – accomplished, done
Ex: Because of the principal’s unexpected death, grief counselors will be available at the school to render support to staff and students.
8. Collaborate (verb) (सहयोग) – work jointly on an activity or project
Synonyms – collude, concert
Antonyms – disagree, part
Ex: The software engineers will collaborate on the project to make sure it is available to the customer on the agreed upon date.
9. Grievances (noun) (शिकायतों) – a real or imagined cause for complaint, especially unfair treatment
Synonyms – injustice, sorrow
Antonyms – delight, benefit
Ex: The dishonest police chief ignored my grievance against one of his officers.
10. Aggrieved (adjective) (पीड़ित) – feeling resentment at having been unfairly treated
Synonyms – disturbed, harmed
Antonyms – comforted, pleased
Ex: His face was aggrieved, because he had woke up and found himself alone.
Word of the Day
Transient
Meaning (English) – a person who is staying or working in a place for a short time only
Meaning (Hindi) – अस्थायी
Synonyms – passing, flash
Antonyms – enduring, lengthy
Example – Many farm owners depend on transient workers to help them harvest their crops.
उदाहरण – कई खेतों के मालिक अपनी फ़सलों की कटाई के समय अस्थायी कामगारों पर निर्भर करते हैं।
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