A step that enhances cooperative federalism

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A step that enhances cooperative federalism
05,Apr,2021

10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning

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Overwhelmingly (adverb)

To a very great degree or with a great majority. ज़बर्दस्त ढंग से

Synonyms: Extremely, Vigorously, Intensely

Antonyms: Insignificantly, Slightly

Example: Versions of the bill had already overwhelmingly passed both houses of Congress.

Supplicate (verb)

Ask or beg for something earnestly or humbly. बिनती करना

Synonyms: Plead with, Entreat, Call on, Urge

Antonyms: Comfort, Satisfy

Example: Ask or beg for something earnestly or humbly.

Delineation (noun)

The action of describing or portraying something precisely. चित्रांकननिरूपण

Synonyms: Portrayal, Depiction, Picture, Outline, Representation

Example: Our cover list is not a perfect delineation of popularity.

Competence (noun)

The ability to do something well. क्षमता

Synonyms: Capability, Proficiency, Ability, Skill

Antonyms: Uselessness, Inability, Incompetence, Incapability

Example: Fired for his lack of competence, the former CEO just wasn’t capable of running the company successfully.

Pertain (verb)

Be appropriate, related, or applicable to. से सम्बन्ध रखना

Synonyms: Concern, Related to, Be connected with

Antonyms: Disconnect, Part

Example: Matters pertaining to the organization of government.

Encroachment (noun)

The act of slowly affecting or using up too much of somebody's time, rights, personal life, etc. दख़लंदाज़ी

Synonyms: Intrusion, Invasion, Obtrusion into

Example: There were minor encroachments on our individual liberties.

Ramification (noun)

A complex or unwelcome consequence of an action or event. जटिलता

Synonyms: Aftermath, Consequence, Outcome, Effect

Antonyms: Cause, Source

Example: The outcome will have widespread ramifications for business as well as for the rest of society.

Wilful (adjective)

(of a bad or harmful act) intentional. दुराग्रही

Synonyms: Deliberate, Intended, Purposeful

Antonyms: Unintentional, Inadvertent, Accidental

Example: The report concluded that her death was a result of wilful neglect.

Undermine (verb)

To make something, especially somebody’s confidence or authority, gradually weaker or less effective. कमज़ोर करदेना

Synonyms: Subvert, Weaken, Impede, Enfeeble

Antonyms: Encourage, Strengthen, Invigorate

Example: This could undermine years of hard work.

Foster (verb)

Encourage the development of (something, especially something desirable). प्रोत्साहन देना

Synonyms: Encourage, Stimulate, Cultivate, Strengthen

Antonyms: Hinder, Ignore, Suppress

Example: The teacher's task is to foster learning.

The editorial

Source: The Hindu · 5 Apr 2021

The amendments to the GNCTD Act define, without doubt, who represents the ‘Government’ in the unique case of Delhi.

On January 17, 2017, the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi wrote to the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Delhi stating that the President of India had considered the Delhi Netaji Subhas University of Technology Bill, 2015 and directed that it be returned to the Legislative Assembly of Delhi.

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1. Synonym of Foster

2. Antonym of Ramification

3. Synonym of Undermine

4. Synonym of Delineation

5. Synonym of Overwhelmingly

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