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Today’s article title is: Pranab as FM: Remembering how he managed controversies, even created some
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TESTIMONY
Noun
Pronunciation: tes-tuh-moh-nee
Meaning: something presented in support of the truth or accuracy of a claim
Synonyms: attestation, confirmation, corroboration, evidence, proof, substantiation, validation
Antonyms: disproof
Usage: The document is a testimony to the fact that he was a great father
LONGEVITY
Noun
Pronunciation: lon-jev-i-tee
Meaning: the time period during which something exists or lasts
Synonyms: age, duration, term, tenure
Usage: Tortoise are known for their long-lasting longevity
STINT
Verb
Pronunciation: stint
Meaning: supply a very ungenerous or inadequate amount of (something)
Synonyms: keep, retain, withhold
Antonyms: allocate, allot, distribute, ration
Usage: The warehouse hasn’t been stinted properly
CONTROVERSY
Noun
Pronunciation: kon-truh-vur-see
Meaning: an often noisy or angry expression of differing opinions
Synonyms: altercation, bicker, brawl, disagreement, dispute, row, spat, squabble, tiff
Usage: This misunderstanding and lack of communication will only lead to a controversy
Forms: Controversial (adjective)
UTILITY
Noun
Pronunciation: yoo-til-i-tee
Meaning: the capacity for being useful for some purpose
Synonyms: serviceability, usefulness
Antonyms: uselessness, worthlessness
Usage: This is a prized possession due to its high utility
Forms: Utilise (verb)
