💢💢The Hindu Editorial with Vocab - 24th JUNE
Tiger by the tail: On the rebellion in the Shiv Sena
With a majority of the party legislators joining a rebellion led by Eknath Shinde, the Shiv Sena appears to be slipping out of the control of its chief and Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray. The Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), the ruling tripartite alliance of the Shiv Sena, Congress and the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), is unravelling, and it is unclear what will take its place. The Congress and the NCP have pledged the continuation of their support to Mr. Thackeray, who has in turn expressed his willingness to step aside in favour of another leader from the party. The Congress has even offered to provide outside support to the government should it help the Sena put its house in order. Mr. Shinde, until he turned rebel, was a key Sena leader, and has couched his rebellion in ideological terms; the Sena has drifted away from its Hindutva moorings by aligning with the NCP and the Congress, according to him. Mr. Thackeray has responded by reiterating his steadfast commitment to Hindutva, in an emotional appeal to party MLAs to stay together. But that seems to have done little to soothe frayed nerves in the party, and more leaders are flocking to the rebel tent. The MVA alliance was formed after months of political machinations, including the dramatic swearing-in of a short-lived government of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and a section of the NCP that returned to the party quickly. The BJP is waiting for the opportune moment to make its next move, after using its governments in Gujarat and Assam to abet the revolt.
The Sena severed its ties with long-term partner BJP, even overlooking their ideological bonding of Hindutva to reclaim its eroding primacy in State politics. Despite the ideological mismatch among the allies, the MVA partners had compulsions to stay united — until the resentment within the Sena snowballed to challenge the authority of the Thackeray family. This crisis has been in the making for a long time, and the CM’s blind trust in the loyalty of his warriors has turned out to be misplaced. To be fair, these MLAs had been complaining about lack of access to the Chief Minister and his son and Minister Aaditya Thackeray. The junior Thackeray’s attempts to reshape the party as more palatable to the upper-class sensibilities disturbed the rustic, often restive party base that used to be kept on a constant boil by his grandfather and party founder Bal Thackeray. Mr. Shinde is one of the very few mass leaders in Sena, after the Thackerays. He is perceived to be accessible, and holds sway in two districts neighbouring Mumbai, almost six municipal corporations and an equal number of smaller local bodies. He felt sidelined in the new scheme of things, and was waiting for the right opportunity to strike. The Sena is at a crossroads and could even head to a dead end.
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1. Step Aside (Phrasal Verb)- to step sideways to make a space for someone else.
2. Rebel (N)- a person who rises in opposition or armed resistance against an established government or leader. विद्रोही
3. Couch (V)- to be expressed a particular way.
4. Reiterate (V)- say something again or a number of times, typically for emphasis or clarity.
5. Steadfast (Adj)- resolutely or dutifully firm and unwavering. दृढ़, अडीग
6. Frayed (Adj)- used to describe someone's mood when they are feeling worried, upset, or annoyed.
7. Flocking (V)- to move or come together in large numbers. एकत्र होना
8. Snowball (V)- to grow quickly in size or importance.
9. Palatable (Adj)- (of an action or proposal) acceptable or satisfactory.
10. Hold Sway (Phrase)- to control an area.
Tiger by the tail: On the rebellion in the Shiv Sena
With a majority of the party legislators joining a rebellion led by Eknath Shinde, the Shiv Sena appears to be slipping out of the control of its chief and Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray. The Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), the ruling tripartite alliance of the Shiv Sena, Congress and the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), is unravelling, and it is unclear what will take its place. The Congress and the NCP have pledged the continuation of their support to Mr. Thackeray, who has in turn expressed his willingness to step aside in favour of another leader from the party. The Congress has even offered to provide outside support to the government should it help the Sena put its house in order. Mr. Shinde, until he turned rebel, was a key Sena leader, and has couched his rebellion in ideological terms; the Sena has drifted away from its Hindutva moorings by aligning with the NCP and the Congress, according to him. Mr. Thackeray has responded by reiterating his steadfast commitment to Hindutva, in an emotional appeal to party MLAs to stay together. But that seems to have done little to soothe frayed nerves in the party, and more leaders are flocking to the rebel tent. The MVA alliance was formed after months of political machinations, including the dramatic swearing-in of a short-lived government of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and a section of the NCP that returned to the party quickly. The BJP is waiting for the opportune moment to make its next move, after using its governments in Gujarat and Assam to abet the revolt.
The Sena severed its ties with long-term partner BJP, even overlooking their ideological bonding of Hindutva to reclaim its eroding primacy in State politics. Despite the ideological mismatch among the allies, the MVA partners had compulsions to stay united — until the resentment within the Sena snowballed to challenge the authority of the Thackeray family. This crisis has been in the making for a long time, and the CM’s blind trust in the loyalty of his warriors has turned out to be misplaced. To be fair, these MLAs had been complaining about lack of access to the Chief Minister and his son and Minister Aaditya Thackeray. The junior Thackeray’s attempts to reshape the party as more palatable to the upper-class sensibilities disturbed the rustic, often restive party base that used to be kept on a constant boil by his grandfather and party founder Bal Thackeray. Mr. Shinde is one of the very few mass leaders in Sena, after the Thackerays. He is perceived to be accessible, and holds sway in two districts neighbouring Mumbai, almost six municipal corporations and an equal number of smaller local bodies. He felt sidelined in the new scheme of things, and was waiting for the right opportunity to strike. The Sena is at a crossroads and could even head to a dead end.
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1. Step Aside (Phrasal Verb)- to step sideways to make a space for someone else.
2. Rebel (N)- a person who rises in opposition or armed resistance against an established government or leader. विद्रोही
3. Couch (V)- to be expressed a particular way.
4. Reiterate (V)- say something again or a number of times, typically for emphasis or clarity.
5. Steadfast (Adj)- resolutely or dutifully firm and unwavering. दृढ़, अडीग
6. Frayed (Adj)- used to describe someone's mood when they are feeling worried, upset, or annoyed.
7. Flocking (V)- to move or come together in large numbers. एकत्र होना
8. Snowball (V)- to grow quickly in size or importance.
9. Palatable (Adj)- (of an action or proposal) acceptable or satisfactory.
10. Hold Sway (Phrase)- to control an area.
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Date : 24-06-2022 | Day : Friday
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1. EXTERMINATE (VERB): (विनाश करना): destroy
Synonyms: do away with put an end to
Antonyms: build
Example Sentence:
After exterminating the entire population, the soldiers set fire to the buildings.
2.DEFER (VERB): (योग्यता स्वीकार करना): yield
Synonyms: submit, give way
Antonyms: stand up to
Example Sentence:
He deferred to Teresa's superior knowledge.
3.DISCERNIBLE (ADJECTIVE): (नमूदार): visible
Synonyms: detectable, perceptible
Antonyms: imperceptible
Example Sentence:
The scandal had no discernible effect on his career.
4. ABROGATE (VERB): (अभिनिषेध करना): repeal
Synonyms: repudiate, revoke
Antonyms: institute
Example Sentence:
A proposal to abrogate temporarily the right to strike.
5.HURL (VERB): (वेग से फेंकना): throw
Synonyms: toss, fling
Antonyms: catch
Example Sentence:
Rioters hurled a brick through the windscreen.
6.MAVERICK (NOUN): (व्यक्तिवादी): individualist
Synonyms: nonconformist, free spirit
Antonyms: conformist
Example Sentence:
He's the maverick of the senate.
7.DEJECTION (NOUN): (विषाद): despondency
Synonyms: depression, disappointment
Antonyms: happiness
Example Sentence:
He was slumped in deep dejection.
8.REBUT (VERB): (खंडन करना): refute
Synonyms: deny, disprove
Antonyms: confirm
Example Sentence:
He had to rebut charges of acting for the convenience of his political friends.
9. CITE (NOUN): (उद्धरण देना): quote
Synonyms: reproduce, mention
Antonyms: conceal
Example Sentence:
Authors who are highly regarded by their peers tend to be cited.
10. BOOST (VERB): (बढ़ाना): improve
Synonyms: raise, uplift
Antonyms: decrease
Example Sentence:
A range of measures boosted tourism.
Date : 24-06-2022 | Day : Friday
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1. EXTERMINATE (VERB): (विनाश करना): destroy
Synonyms: do away with put an end to
Antonyms: build
Example Sentence:
After exterminating the entire population, the soldiers set fire to the buildings.
2.DEFER (VERB): (योग्यता स्वीकार करना): yield
Synonyms: submit, give way
Antonyms: stand up to
Example Sentence:
He deferred to Teresa's superior knowledge.
3.DISCERNIBLE (ADJECTIVE): (नमूदार): visible
Synonyms: detectable, perceptible
Antonyms: imperceptible
Example Sentence:
The scandal had no discernible effect on his career.
4. ABROGATE (VERB): (अभिनिषेध करना): repeal
Synonyms: repudiate, revoke
Antonyms: institute
Example Sentence:
A proposal to abrogate temporarily the right to strike.
5.HURL (VERB): (वेग से फेंकना): throw
Synonyms: toss, fling
Antonyms: catch
Example Sentence:
Rioters hurled a brick through the windscreen.
6.MAVERICK (NOUN): (व्यक्तिवादी): individualist
Synonyms: nonconformist, free spirit
Antonyms: conformist
Example Sentence:
He's the maverick of the senate.
7.DEJECTION (NOUN): (विषाद): despondency
Synonyms: depression, disappointment
Antonyms: happiness
Example Sentence:
He was slumped in deep dejection.
8.REBUT (VERB): (खंडन करना): refute
Synonyms: deny, disprove
Antonyms: confirm
Example Sentence:
He had to rebut charges of acting for the convenience of his political friends.
9. CITE (NOUN): (उद्धरण देना): quote
Synonyms: reproduce, mention
Antonyms: conceal
Example Sentence:
Authors who are highly regarded by their peers tend to be cited.
10. BOOST (VERB): (बढ़ाना): improve
Synonyms: raise, uplift
Antonyms: decrease
Example Sentence:
A range of measures boosted tourism.
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Date : 25-06-2022 | Day : Saturday
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1.PALLIATIVE (ADJECTIVE): (पीड़ा हटानेवाला): soothing
Synonyms: alleviating, sedative
Antonyms: intensifying
Example Sentence:
Many old medicines are only palliative.
2.RESILIENT (ADJECTIVE): (स्थिति-स्थापक): strong
Synonyms: tough, hardy
Antonyms: vulnerable
Example Sentence:
Babies are generally far more resilient than new parents realize.
3.DISMAL (ADJECTIVE): (विषादपूर्ण): gloomy
Synonyms: glum, mournful
Antonyms: cheerful
Example Sentence:
His dismal mood was not dispelled by finding the house empty.
4.TENACIOUS (ADJECTIVE): (दृढ़): firm
Synonyms: tight, strong
Antonyms: loose
Example Sentence:
He had a tenacious grip on the rope so as to win.
5. EMBOLDEN (VERB): (प्रोत्साहित करना): encourage
Synonyms: hearten strengthen
Antonyms: discourage
Example Sentence:
Emboldened by the claret, he killed her.
6. CONSUMMATE (ADJECTIVE): (उत्तम): perfect
Synonyms: exemplary, supreme
Antonyms: imperfect
Example Sentence:
She dressed with consummate elegance.
7. PRESUMPTIVE (ADJECTIVE): (प्रकल्पित): conjectural
Synonyms: speculative, tentative
Antonyms: definitive
Example Sentence:
His was a presumptive diagnosis.
8. PARAMOUNT (ADJECTIVE): (प्रमुख महत्त्व का): uppermost
Synonyms: supreme, chief
Antonyms: subordinate
Example Sentence:
The interests of the child are paramount.
9.PROVISIONAL (ADJECTIVE): (अनंतिम): interim
Synonyms: temporary, pro tem
Antonyms: permanent
Example Sentence:
It was a provisional government.
10.ISOLATION (NOUN): (अलगाव): separation
Synonyms: segregation, setting apart
Antonyms: contact
Example Sentence:
Isolation from family and friends may also contribute to anxiety.
Date : 25-06-2022 | Day : Saturday
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1.PALLIATIVE (ADJECTIVE): (पीड़ा हटानेवाला): soothing
Synonyms: alleviating, sedative
Antonyms: intensifying
Example Sentence:
Many old medicines are only palliative.
2.RESILIENT (ADJECTIVE): (स्थिति-स्थापक): strong
Synonyms: tough, hardy
Antonyms: vulnerable
Example Sentence:
Babies are generally far more resilient than new parents realize.
3.DISMAL (ADJECTIVE): (विषादपूर्ण): gloomy
Synonyms: glum, mournful
Antonyms: cheerful
Example Sentence:
His dismal mood was not dispelled by finding the house empty.
4.TENACIOUS (ADJECTIVE): (दृढ़): firm
Synonyms: tight, strong
Antonyms: loose
Example Sentence:
He had a tenacious grip on the rope so as to win.
5. EMBOLDEN (VERB): (प्रोत्साहित करना): encourage
Synonyms: hearten strengthen
Antonyms: discourage
Example Sentence:
Emboldened by the claret, he killed her.
6. CONSUMMATE (ADJECTIVE): (उत्तम): perfect
Synonyms: exemplary, supreme
Antonyms: imperfect
Example Sentence:
She dressed with consummate elegance.
7. PRESUMPTIVE (ADJECTIVE): (प्रकल्पित): conjectural
Synonyms: speculative, tentative
Antonyms: definitive
Example Sentence:
His was a presumptive diagnosis.
8. PARAMOUNT (ADJECTIVE): (प्रमुख महत्त्व का): uppermost
Synonyms: supreme, chief
Antonyms: subordinate
Example Sentence:
The interests of the child are paramount.
9.PROVISIONAL (ADJECTIVE): (अनंतिम): interim
Synonyms: temporary, pro tem
Antonyms: permanent
Example Sentence:
It was a provisional government.
10.ISOLATION (NOUN): (अलगाव): separation
Synonyms: segregation, setting apart
Antonyms: contact
Example Sentence:
Isolation from family and friends may also contribute to anxiety.
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💢💢The Hindu Editorial with Vocab - 28th JUNE
Green as always: On Wimbledon 2022 shorning of ranking points
Wimbledon is a tournament apart. It is delightfully anachronistic in that it is played on pristine grass courts, a throwback to the era when the sport was still called ‘lawn tennis’. Star players, who otherwise resemble walking billboards, are required to be reticent and don spotless white attire, resonating with the tournament’s strict policy of keeping the site relatively free of commercial sponsorships. Until 2021, the tournament even had a ‘Middle Sunday’ holiday, an out-of-place idea in the era of mega television deals and ambush marketing. And such is the event’s magnetic pull that even the biggest crisis to hit tennis in recent times — of Wimbledon barring Russian and Belarusian players against the backdrop of the Russia-Ukraine war and the ATP and WTA retaliating by removing ranking points — did not turn into a smoky inferno. Rafael Nadal, who three weeks ago won his 14th French Open and a record-extending 22nd Grand Slam title literally on one leg, is set to feature after undergoing radiofrequency treatment. Seven-time singles champion Serena Williams has come out of a year-long semi-retirement. Roger Federer’s grass-court majesty will be missed — for the first time since 1998 — but such is sport’s uncanny knack to replenish itself that there will be enough verdant pomp and splendour as the iconic Centre Court celebrates its centenary year.
Nadal and three-time defending champion Novak Djokovic will be the biggest men’s drawcards, along with eighth seed Matteo Berrettini who is seemingly back to his best after recovering from a hand injury. The absence of the top-two ranked men in Daniil Medvedev (barred) and Alexander Zverev (injured) is unfortunate, but the farthest they had progressed at SW19 was fourth round. Nadal, who is halfway towards an improbable Grand Slam (winning all four Majors in a single year), can be a handful, if he survives the first week when the grass is still lush and the bounce low and skiddy. Djokovic will be desperate to add to his 20 Slam titles and avoid the rare scenario where he would not be the reigning champion at any of the four Majors. Berrettini comes in with a grass-court win-loss record of 20-1 since Wimbledon 2019, including two titles at Queen’s Club, one at Stuttgart and a final at Wimbledon 2021. Among women, after the retirement of defending champion Ash Barty, Iga Swiatek has established herself as the numero uno. Grass is admittedly the Pole’s weaker surface and there is a closely bunched group with established credentials comprising Serena, Petra Kvitova, Garbine Muguruza, Simona Halep and Angelique Kerber. But Swiatek’s splendid recent form — six titles including Roland-Garros and 35 consecutive match-wins on hard and clay — means she will not be short on confidence even without the specific skillsets demanded by grass courts.
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1. Anachronistic (Adj)- belonging or appropriate to an earlier period, especially so as to seem conspicuously old-fashioned.
2. Reticent (Adj)- not willing to provide information about something.
3. Uncanny (Adj)- strange or mysterious, especially in an unsettling way.
4. Knack (N)- an acquired or natural skill at doing something. कौशल
5. Verdant (Adj)- covered with healthy green plants or grass.
6. Pomp (N)- ceremony and splendid display. धूमधाम
7. Splendour (N)- magnificent and splendid appearance; grandeur.
Green as always: On Wimbledon 2022 shorning of ranking points
Wimbledon is a tournament apart. It is delightfully anachronistic in that it is played on pristine grass courts, a throwback to the era when the sport was still called ‘lawn tennis’. Star players, who otherwise resemble walking billboards, are required to be reticent and don spotless white attire, resonating with the tournament’s strict policy of keeping the site relatively free of commercial sponsorships. Until 2021, the tournament even had a ‘Middle Sunday’ holiday, an out-of-place idea in the era of mega television deals and ambush marketing. And such is the event’s magnetic pull that even the biggest crisis to hit tennis in recent times — of Wimbledon barring Russian and Belarusian players against the backdrop of the Russia-Ukraine war and the ATP and WTA retaliating by removing ranking points — did not turn into a smoky inferno. Rafael Nadal, who three weeks ago won his 14th French Open and a record-extending 22nd Grand Slam title literally on one leg, is set to feature after undergoing radiofrequency treatment. Seven-time singles champion Serena Williams has come out of a year-long semi-retirement. Roger Federer’s grass-court majesty will be missed — for the first time since 1998 — but such is sport’s uncanny knack to replenish itself that there will be enough verdant pomp and splendour as the iconic Centre Court celebrates its centenary year.
Nadal and three-time defending champion Novak Djokovic will be the biggest men’s drawcards, along with eighth seed Matteo Berrettini who is seemingly back to his best after recovering from a hand injury. The absence of the top-two ranked men in Daniil Medvedev (barred) and Alexander Zverev (injured) is unfortunate, but the farthest they had progressed at SW19 was fourth round. Nadal, who is halfway towards an improbable Grand Slam (winning all four Majors in a single year), can be a handful, if he survives the first week when the grass is still lush and the bounce low and skiddy. Djokovic will be desperate to add to his 20 Slam titles and avoid the rare scenario where he would not be the reigning champion at any of the four Majors. Berrettini comes in with a grass-court win-loss record of 20-1 since Wimbledon 2019, including two titles at Queen’s Club, one at Stuttgart and a final at Wimbledon 2021. Among women, after the retirement of defending champion Ash Barty, Iga Swiatek has established herself as the numero uno. Grass is admittedly the Pole’s weaker surface and there is a closely bunched group with established credentials comprising Serena, Petra Kvitova, Garbine Muguruza, Simona Halep and Angelique Kerber. But Swiatek’s splendid recent form — six titles including Roland-Garros and 35 consecutive match-wins on hard and clay — means she will not be short on confidence even without the specific skillsets demanded by grass courts.
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1. Anachronistic (Adj)- belonging or appropriate to an earlier period, especially so as to seem conspicuously old-fashioned.
2. Reticent (Adj)- not willing to provide information about something.
3. Uncanny (Adj)- strange or mysterious, especially in an unsettling way.
4. Knack (N)- an acquired or natural skill at doing something. कौशल
5. Verdant (Adj)- covered with healthy green plants or grass.
6. Pomp (N)- ceremony and splendid display. धूमधाम
7. Splendour (N)- magnificent and splendid appearance; grandeur.
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📖 𝙳𝚊𝚒𝚕𝚢 𝙴𝚗𝚐𝚕𝚒𝚜𝚑 𝚅𝚘𝚌𝚊𝚋𝚞𝚕𝚊𝚛𝚢 : 28 June
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1. DISCERNIBLE (ADJECTIVE): (नमूदार): visible
Synonyms: detectable, perceptible
Antonyms: imperceptible
Example Sentence:
The scandal had no discernible effect on his career.
2. CONVINCE (VERB): (विश्वास दिलाना): persuade
Synonyms: satisfy, prove to
Antonyms: deter
Example Sentence:
Raj's expression had obviously convinced her of his innocence.
3. RESTRICT (VERB): (प्रतिबंधित करना): limit
Synonyms: control, regulate
Antonyms: set free
Example Sentence:
Some roads may have to be closed at peak times to restrict the number of visitors.
4. DISTRESS (NOUN): (पीड़ा): anguish
Synonyms: suffering, pain
Antonyms: happiness
Example Sentence:
To his distress he saw that she was trembling.
5. COMMOTION (NOUN): (हलचल): disturbance
Synonyms: racket, uproar
Antonyms: calm
Example Sentence:
She was distracted by a commotion across the street.
6. MISERY (NOUN): (दुर्गति): hardship
Synonyms: suffering, affliction
Antonyms: contentment, pleasure
Example Sentence:
A man who had brought her nothing but misery.
7. APPOSITE (ADJECTIVE): (उचित): inappropriate
Synonyms: pertinent, applicable
Antonyms: appropriate
Example Sentence:
He stated an apposite quotation.
8. CONTENT (ADJECTIVE): (संतुष्ट): contented
Synonyms: satisfied pleased
Antonyms: discontented
Example Sentence:
He seemed more content, less bitter.
9. RIDICULE (NOUN): (उपहास): mockery
Synonyms: derision, scorn
Antonyms: praise
Example Sentence:
He is held up as an object of ridicule.
10. MAESTRO (NOUN): (माहिर): virtuoso
Synonyms: master, expert
Antonyms: tyro
Example Sentence:
A Vietnam vet turned movie maestro.
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1. DISCERNIBLE (ADJECTIVE): (नमूदार): visible
Synonyms: detectable, perceptible
Antonyms: imperceptible
Example Sentence:
The scandal had no discernible effect on his career.
2. CONVINCE (VERB): (विश्वास दिलाना): persuade
Synonyms: satisfy, prove to
Antonyms: deter
Example Sentence:
Raj's expression had obviously convinced her of his innocence.
3. RESTRICT (VERB): (प्रतिबंधित करना): limit
Synonyms: control, regulate
Antonyms: set free
Example Sentence:
Some roads may have to be closed at peak times to restrict the number of visitors.
4. DISTRESS (NOUN): (पीड़ा): anguish
Synonyms: suffering, pain
Antonyms: happiness
Example Sentence:
To his distress he saw that she was trembling.
5. COMMOTION (NOUN): (हलचल): disturbance
Synonyms: racket, uproar
Antonyms: calm
Example Sentence:
She was distracted by a commotion across the street.
6. MISERY (NOUN): (दुर्गति): hardship
Synonyms: suffering, affliction
Antonyms: contentment, pleasure
Example Sentence:
A man who had brought her nothing but misery.
7. APPOSITE (ADJECTIVE): (उचित): inappropriate
Synonyms: pertinent, applicable
Antonyms: appropriate
Example Sentence:
He stated an apposite quotation.
8. CONTENT (ADJECTIVE): (संतुष्ट): contented
Synonyms: satisfied pleased
Antonyms: discontented
Example Sentence:
He seemed more content, less bitter.
9. RIDICULE (NOUN): (उपहास): mockery
Synonyms: derision, scorn
Antonyms: praise
Example Sentence:
He is held up as an object of ridicule.
10. MAESTRO (NOUN): (माहिर): virtuoso
Synonyms: master, expert
Antonyms: tyro
Example Sentence:
A Vietnam vet turned movie maestro.