20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Tackle (noun)
The equipment required for a task or sport. जूझना
Synonyms: Gear, Equipment, Apparatus, Outfit
Antonyms: Encouragement, Aid, Assistance, Help
Example: The police officer tackled him as he tried to escape.
Context (noun)
The circumstances that form the setting for an event, statement, or idea, and in terms of which it can be fully understood. प्रसंग
Synonyms: Circumstances, Conditions, Surroundings, Factors
Antonyms: Ignorance, Nothing, Insignificance, Meaninglessness
Example: The book puts these events in their proper historical and social contexts.
Brink (noun)
The extreme edge of land before a steep slope or a body or water. कगार
Synonyms: Edge, Verge, Margin, Extremity
Antonyms: Middle, Close, Disadvantage
Example: We are on the brink of worldwide deflation.
Recession (noun)
A period of temporary economic decline during which trade and industrial activity are reduced, generally identified by a fall in GDP in two successive quarters. मंदी
Synonyms: Downturn, Depression, Slump, Trough
Antonyms: Boom, Upturn, Increase, Rise
Example: The recession caused sales to drop off.
Dampen (verb)
Make slightly wet. गीला हो जाना
Synonyms: Moisten, Wet, Irrigate, Humidify
Antonyms: Dry, Drench, Buff Up, Burnish
Example: Dampen the spot with a wet cloth.
Judiciously (adverb)
With good judgement or sense. सविवेक
Synonyms: Prudent, Sage, Sane, Sapient
Antonyms: Unsuitably, Badly, Improperly, Inappropriately
Example: Indeed, a judiciously chosen orchestra afforded a pleasure not to be found on just any day in the concert hall.
Complacency (noun)
A feeling of smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one's achievements. शालीनता
Synonyms: Gloating, Triumph, Pride, Satisfaction
Antonyms: Dissatisfaction, Humility, Modesty, Anxiety
Example: I do not recount these things with any sense of complacency.
Disproportionately (adverb)
To an extent that is too large or too small in comparison with something else. अनुपातहीन
Synonyms: Extremely, Immensely, Improperly, Inordinately
Antonyms: Balanced, Counterbalanced, Equitable, Moderate
Example: This act was found to be objectionable by some residents who stated that the new seventh district was disproportionately large.
Demonetization (noun)
The withdrawal of a coin, note, or precious metal from use as legal tender. नोटबंदी
Synonyms: Devaluate, Devalue, Termination, Ending
Antonyms: Upgrade, Enhance, Appreciate, Blow Up
Example: During this demonetisation the notes that were taken out of circulation were the denominations of 500 and 1000.
Eroded (verb)
Gradually wear away (soil, rock, or land). घिस
Synonyms: Corrode, Destroy, Abrade, Bite
Antonyms: Build, Ignore, Neglect, Preserve
Example: Crashing waves have eroded the cliffs along the beach.
Munitions (noun)
Military weapons, ammunition, equipment, and stores. लड़ाई के सामान
Synonyms: Ammo, Armament, Arsenal, Bombs
Antonyms: Disarming, Demobilization, Arsenal, Armaments
Example: Munitions of war and implements of agriculture were provided in large quantities.
Fragmented (verb)
Break or cause to break into fragments. खंडित
Synonyms: Busted, Collapsed, Cracked, Crippled
Antonyms: Perfect, Unbroken, Complete, Connected
Example: Their lyrics are perfectly enunciated, but fragmented and dream-like.
Implications (noun)
The conclusion that can be drawn from something although it is not explicitly stated. आशय
Synonyms: Conclusion, Connotation, Indication, Meaning
Antonyms: Measurement, Proof, Reality, Truth
Example: The lecturer made the implication that science was subjective.
Mitigation (noun)
The action of reducing the severity, seriousness, or painfulness of something. शमन
Synonyms: Alleviate, Assuage, Lighten, Relieve
Antonyms: Disqualification, Inability, Inaptitude, Lack
Example: She raised her'kerchief to her nose to mitigate the stench.
Execution (noun)
The carrying out of a plan, order, or course of action. क्रियान्वयन
Synonyms: Accomplish, Achieve, Discharge, Effect
Antonyms: Clemency, Commutation, Forbearance, Forgiveness
Example: He was sentenced to execution by firing squad, but given life imprisonment because he had already served 12 years.
Interceptors (noun)
A person or thing that intercepts. अवरोधक
Synonyms: Relevance, Block, Grab
Antonyms: Allow, Encourage, Free, Give
Example: The interceptor missiles had to detect it, swing to intercept, to accelerate furiously.
Elaborating (verb)
Develop or present (a theory, policy, or system) in further detail. विस्तार से करना
Synonyms: Perfected, Painstaking, Involved
Antonyms: Easy, Facile, Natural, Simple
Example: They made elaborate preparations for his visit.
Crucial (adjective)
Decisive or critical, especially in the success or failure of something. महत्वपूर्ण
Synonyms: Pivotal, Critical, Key, Climacteric
Antonyms: Inessential, Insignificant, Minor, Optional
Example: It's crucial that we arrive before 8 o'clock.
Prelude (noun)
An action or event serving as an introduction to something more important. प्रस्तावना
Synonyms: Introduction, Prologue, Commencement, Exordium
Antonyms: Completion, Conclusion, Ending, Epilogue
Example: Usually the pianist plays a reflective prelude.
Procurement (noun)
The action of obtaining or procuring something. वसूली
Synonyms: Acquisition, Ownership, Accession, Possession
Antonyms: Discourage, Dissuade, Fail, Forfeit
Example: Laws will simplify procurement in the public sector.
The editorial
Source: The Hindu · 1 Feb 2023Former Chief Economic Adviser hopes the Budget will treat unemployment and alarming inequality as big challenges, and the Finance Minister will announce measures to turn the economy around PRASHANTH PERUMAI.
The erosion of India's institutions is a worry and leaders should tackle this problem on an urgent basis, says Kaushik Basu, former Chief Economic Adviser to the Government of India. Excerpts:
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1. Synonym of Munitions
2. Antonym of Execution
3. Synonym of Demonetization
4. Antonym of Judiciously
5. Synonym of Dampen
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