Select the most appropriate meaning of the bracketed idiom in the given sentence.
Critics and Monday morning quarterbacks are (a dime a dozen), but it remains to be seen.
Critics and Monday morning quarterbacks are (a dime a dozen), but it remains to be seen.
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55%
Anything that is common and easy to get
30%
Avoiding the main topics, not speaking directly about the issue
9%
To force an issue that has already been ended
6%
Stuck between two very bad options
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✅ Daily The Hindu Vocabulary | 20.09.2024
1. PERTINENT (ADJECTIVE): (प्रासंगिक): relevant
Synonyms: to the point apposite
Antonyms: irrelevant
Example Sentence:
She asked me a lot of very pertinent questions.
2. EMBELLISH (VERB): (अधिक रोचक बनाना): elaborate
Synonyms: exaggerate
Antonyms: simplify
Example Sentence:
Followers often embellish stories about their heroes.
3. JUDICIAL (ADJECTIVE): (न्यायिक): legal
Synonyms: judiciary, juridical
Antonyms: illegal
Example Sentence:
There would be a judicial inquiry into the allegations.
4. FACTION (NOUN): (अंदरूनी कलह): infighting
Synonyms: dissension, dissent
Antonyms: harmony
Example Sentence:
The army faction strengthened day by day
5. DESPERATE (ADJECTIVE): (निराशाजनक): despairing
Synonyms: hopeless, anguished
Antonyms: cheerful
Example Sentence:
As the supply of food ran out, people became desperate.
6. DEFIANCE (NOUN): (अवज्ञा): resistance
Synonyms: opposition, confrontation
Antonyms: submission
Example Sentence:
Despite her defiance, her voice shook.
7. TEMERITY (NOUN): (धृष्टता): audacity
Synonyms: boldness, nerve
Antonyms: shyness
Example Sentence:
No one had the temerity to question his conclusions.
8. SETBACK (NOUN): (स्र्कावट): problem
Synonyms: difficulty, issue
Antonyms: breakthrough
Example Sentence:
The violent attack was a serious setback for the peace process.
9. DISSEMINATION (NOUN): (प्रसार): spreading
Synonyms: circulation distribution
Antonyms: suppressing
Example Sentence:
The dissemination of public information was essential.
10. DRAB (ADJECTIVE): (बेरंग): colourless
Synonyms: grey, dull
Antonyms: bright
Example Sentence:
The landscape was drab and grey.
1. PERTINENT (ADJECTIVE): (प्रासंगिक): relevant
Synonyms: to the point apposite
Antonyms: irrelevant
Example Sentence:
She asked me a lot of very pertinent questions.
2. EMBELLISH (VERB): (अधिक रोचक बनाना): elaborate
Synonyms: exaggerate
Antonyms: simplify
Example Sentence:
Followers often embellish stories about their heroes.
3. JUDICIAL (ADJECTIVE): (न्यायिक): legal
Synonyms: judiciary, juridical
Antonyms: illegal
Example Sentence:
There would be a judicial inquiry into the allegations.
4. FACTION (NOUN): (अंदरूनी कलह): infighting
Synonyms: dissension, dissent
Antonyms: harmony
Example Sentence:
The army faction strengthened day by day
5. DESPERATE (ADJECTIVE): (निराशाजनक): despairing
Synonyms: hopeless, anguished
Antonyms: cheerful
Example Sentence:
As the supply of food ran out, people became desperate.
6. DEFIANCE (NOUN): (अवज्ञा): resistance
Synonyms: opposition, confrontation
Antonyms: submission
Example Sentence:
Despite her defiance, her voice shook.
7. TEMERITY (NOUN): (धृष्टता): audacity
Synonyms: boldness, nerve
Antonyms: shyness
Example Sentence:
No one had the temerity to question his conclusions.
8. SETBACK (NOUN): (स्र्कावट): problem
Synonyms: difficulty, issue
Antonyms: breakthrough
Example Sentence:
The violent attack was a serious setback for the peace process.
9. DISSEMINATION (NOUN): (प्रसार): spreading
Synonyms: circulation distribution
Antonyms: suppressing
Example Sentence:
The dissemination of public information was essential.
10. DRAB (ADJECTIVE): (बेरंग): colourless
Synonyms: grey, dull
Antonyms: bright
Example Sentence:
The landscape was drab and grey.
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Today's Word
Coin /kɔɪn/ (verb)
Meaning: To create or invent a new word or phrase.
Examples:
1. Shakespeare is credited with coining numerous words and phrases still used in the English language today.
2. The term "cyberspace" was coined by author William Gibson in his novel "Neuromancer."
Coin /kɔɪn/ (verb)
Meaning: To create or invent a new word or phrase.
Examples:
1. Shakespeare is credited with coining numerous words and phrases still used in the English language today.
2. The term "cyberspace" was coined by author William Gibson in his novel "Neuromancer."
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20 September 2024 Current Affairs
➼ The first match of the two-match Test series between India and Bangladesh will start on 19 September at the ' MA Chidambaram Stadium' in Chennai.
भारत और बांग्लादेश के बीच दो मैचों की टेस्ट श्रृंखला का पहला मैच 19 सितंबर को चेन्नई के ‘एम.ए चिदम्बरम स्टेडियम’ में शुरू हुआ।
➼ Australia's renowned 'Melbourne University' has opened its first global centre in New Delhi.
ऑस्ट्रेलिया के प्रसिद्ध ‘मेलबर्न विश्वविद्यालय’ ने नई दिल्ली में अपना पहला ग्लोबल सेंटर खोला है।
➼ The registration of class 9th and 11th students appearing for the Central Board of Secondary Education -CBSE board examinations for the year 2025 has started from 18 September. According to the notification of CBSE, the last date for registration is 16 October .
केंद्रीय माध्यमिक शिक्षा बोर्ड-CBSE की वर्ष 2025 की बोर्ड परीक्षाओं में भाग लेने वाले 9वीं और 11वीं कक्षा के छात्रों का पंजीकरण 18 सितंबर से शुरू हुआ है। CBSE की अधिसूचना के अनुसार पंजीकरण की अंतिम तिथि 16 अक्टूबर है।
➼ The 'Indian Defence Manufacturers Association' has signed two MoUs with the Emirates Defence Companies Association to enhance defence cooperation.
‘भारतीय रक्षा उत्पादक समिति’ ने अमीरात रक्षा कंपनी समिति के साथ रक्षा सहयोग बढ़ाने के लिए दो समझौता ज्ञापनों पर हस्ताक्षर किए हैं।
➼ In Bangladesh, the government led by ' Professor Mohammad Yunus' has given executive magistrate powers to commissioned officers of the army to improve the law and order situation.
बांग्लादेश में ‘प्रोफेसर मोहम्मद युनूस’ की नेतृत्व वाली सरकार ने कानून व्यवस्था में सुधार के लिए सेना के कमीशन प्राप्त अधिकारियों को कार्यकारी मजिस्ट्रेट की शक्तियां प्रदान की है।
➼ America's central bank ' Federal Reserve'has cut interest rates for the first time in four years.
अमरीका के केंद्रीय बैंक ‘फेडरल रिजर्व’ ने चार वर्षों में पहली बार ब्याज दरों में कटौती की है।
➼ The upcoming Commonwealth Games 2026 will be hosted by the Scottish city of ' Glasgow' .
आगामी कॉमनवेल्थ गेम्स 2026 की मेजबानी स्कॉटलैंड का ‘ग्लासगो’शहर करेगा।
➼ The Union Cabinet has approved the ' One Nation One Election' proposal to conduct simultaneous elections in the country .
केंद्रीय केबिनेट ने देश में एक साथ चुनाव कराने के लिए ‘वन नेशन, वन इलेक्शन’ प्रस्ताव को मंजूरी दी है।
➼ Bollywood actress ' Aishwarya Rai Bachchan' has received the Best Actress (Critics) award at the 'South Indian International Movie Awards', (SIIMA) 2024.
बॉलीवुड अभिनेत्री ‘ऐश्वर्या राय बच्चन’ को ‘साउथ इंडियन इंटरनेशनल मूवी अवॉर्ड्स’, (SIIMA) 2024 में बेस्ट एक्ट्रेस (क्रिटिक्स) का अवॉर्ड मिला है।
➼ A four-day event on the food processing industry, ' World Food India 2024' is starting from September 19 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
खाद्य प्रसंस्करण उद्योग के बारे में चार दिवसीय कार्यक्रम, ‘वर्ल्ड फूड इंडिया 2024’ 19 सितंबर से नई दिल्ली के भारत मंडपम में शुरू हो रहा है।
➼ Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman launched the ' NPS Vatsalya Scheme' on 18 September in New Delhi.
वित्त मंत्री निर्मला सीतारामन ने 18 सितंबर को नई दिल्ली में ‘एनपीएस वात्सल्य योजना’ (NPS Vatsalya Scheme) की शुरूआत की है।
➼ Union Minister of State for Steel Bhupati Raju Srinivas Varma inaugurated a two-day conference on 'Green Revolution in Steel: Sustainable Innovation' on September 18.
केंद्रीय इस्पात राज्य मंत्री भूपति राजू श्रीनिवास वर्मा ने 18 सितंबर को ‘इस्पात में हरित क्रांतिः सतत नवाचार’ विषय पर दो-दिवसीय सम्मेलन का उद्घाटन किया है।
➼ The first match of the two-match Test series between India and Bangladesh will start on 19 September at the ' MA Chidambaram Stadium' in Chennai.
भारत और बांग्लादेश के बीच दो मैचों की टेस्ट श्रृंखला का पहला मैच 19 सितंबर को चेन्नई के ‘एम.ए चिदम्बरम स्टेडियम’ में शुरू हुआ।
➼ Australia's renowned 'Melbourne University' has opened its first global centre in New Delhi.
ऑस्ट्रेलिया के प्रसिद्ध ‘मेलबर्न विश्वविद्यालय’ ने नई दिल्ली में अपना पहला ग्लोबल सेंटर खोला है।
➼ The registration of class 9th and 11th students appearing for the Central Board of Secondary Education -CBSE board examinations for the year 2025 has started from 18 September. According to the notification of CBSE, the last date for registration is 16 October .
केंद्रीय माध्यमिक शिक्षा बोर्ड-CBSE की वर्ष 2025 की बोर्ड परीक्षाओं में भाग लेने वाले 9वीं और 11वीं कक्षा के छात्रों का पंजीकरण 18 सितंबर से शुरू हुआ है। CBSE की अधिसूचना के अनुसार पंजीकरण की अंतिम तिथि 16 अक्टूबर है।
➼ The 'Indian Defence Manufacturers Association' has signed two MoUs with the Emirates Defence Companies Association to enhance defence cooperation.
‘भारतीय रक्षा उत्पादक समिति’ ने अमीरात रक्षा कंपनी समिति के साथ रक्षा सहयोग बढ़ाने के लिए दो समझौता ज्ञापनों पर हस्ताक्षर किए हैं।
➼ In Bangladesh, the government led by ' Professor Mohammad Yunus' has given executive magistrate powers to commissioned officers of the army to improve the law and order situation.
बांग्लादेश में ‘प्रोफेसर मोहम्मद युनूस’ की नेतृत्व वाली सरकार ने कानून व्यवस्था में सुधार के लिए सेना के कमीशन प्राप्त अधिकारियों को कार्यकारी मजिस्ट्रेट की शक्तियां प्रदान की है।
➼ America's central bank ' Federal Reserve'has cut interest rates for the first time in four years.
अमरीका के केंद्रीय बैंक ‘फेडरल रिजर्व’ ने चार वर्षों में पहली बार ब्याज दरों में कटौती की है।
➼ The upcoming Commonwealth Games 2026 will be hosted by the Scottish city of ' Glasgow' .
आगामी कॉमनवेल्थ गेम्स 2026 की मेजबानी स्कॉटलैंड का ‘ग्लासगो’शहर करेगा।
➼ The Union Cabinet has approved the ' One Nation One Election' proposal to conduct simultaneous elections in the country .
केंद्रीय केबिनेट ने देश में एक साथ चुनाव कराने के लिए ‘वन नेशन, वन इलेक्शन’ प्रस्ताव को मंजूरी दी है।
➼ Bollywood actress ' Aishwarya Rai Bachchan' has received the Best Actress (Critics) award at the 'South Indian International Movie Awards', (SIIMA) 2024.
बॉलीवुड अभिनेत्री ‘ऐश्वर्या राय बच्चन’ को ‘साउथ इंडियन इंटरनेशनल मूवी अवॉर्ड्स’, (SIIMA) 2024 में बेस्ट एक्ट्रेस (क्रिटिक्स) का अवॉर्ड मिला है।
➼ A four-day event on the food processing industry, ' World Food India 2024' is starting from September 19 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
खाद्य प्रसंस्करण उद्योग के बारे में चार दिवसीय कार्यक्रम, ‘वर्ल्ड फूड इंडिया 2024’ 19 सितंबर से नई दिल्ली के भारत मंडपम में शुरू हो रहा है।
➼ Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman launched the ' NPS Vatsalya Scheme' on 18 September in New Delhi.
वित्त मंत्री निर्मला सीतारामन ने 18 सितंबर को नई दिल्ली में ‘एनपीएस वात्सल्य योजना’ (NPS Vatsalya Scheme) की शुरूआत की है।
➼ Union Minister of State for Steel Bhupati Raju Srinivas Varma inaugurated a two-day conference on 'Green Revolution in Steel: Sustainable Innovation' on September 18.
केंद्रीय इस्पात राज्य मंत्री भूपति राजू श्रीनिवास वर्मा ने 18 सितंबर को ‘इस्पात में हरित क्रांतिः सतत नवाचार’ विषय पर दो-दिवसीय सम्मेलन का उद्घाटन किया है।
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Synonym of Decipher
(SSC CHSL 2021)
(SSC CHSL 2021)
Anonymous Quiz
50%
Interpret
20%
Calculate
11%
Create
19%
Interrogate
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select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/ Active.
Mend it or end it.
Mend it or end it.
Anonymous Quiz
45%
You are asked to mend it or end it.
23%
You should mend it or end it.
6%
You mend it or end it.
26%
Let you mend it and end it
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select the one that best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.
I said to him, ‘When will you return?’
I said to him, ‘When will you return?’
Anonymous Quiz
16%
I asked him if when he would return
9%
I asked when she would return
67%
I asked him when he would return
7%
I asked him when he will return
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Select the incorrectly spelt word.
Anonymous Quiz
12%
ridiculous
72%
mischivous
12%
humorous
4%
mysterious
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One who possesses outstanding technical ability in a particular art or field
Anonymous Quiz
27%
Virtuous
42%
Virtuoso
18%
Gourmand
14%
Amateur
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Affected by an undesirable condition or unpleasant feeling
Anonymous Quiz
4%
Cancelled
47%
Indifferent
18%
Modest
31%
Stricken
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