10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Stubble (noun)
The lower short, stiff part of the stems of crops such as wheat that are left in the ground after the top part has been cut and collected. पराली
Synonyms: Straw, Husk, Beard, Chaff
Antonyms: Base, Basis, Core, Middle
Example: But every few hours, the stubble starts to grow back.
Apathetic (adjective)
Showing no interest or enthusiasm. उदासीन
Synonyms: Indifferent, Unconcerned, Cool, Uninterested
Antonyms: Enthusiastic, Zealous, Passionate, Fervent
Example: I've been feeling apathetic toward everything.
Stewardship (noun)
The act of taking care of or managing something, for example property, an organization, money or valuable objects. नेतृत्व
Synonyms: Governance, Management, Administration, Control
Antonyms: Ignorance, Neglect, Negligence, Waste
Example: I demand he apply his stewardship to all the realm.
Duopoly (noun)
A situation in which only two companies or organizations do all the trade in a particular product or service. डुओपोली
Synonyms: Bipolarity, Duopolistic
Antonyms: Monopoly
Example: A duopoly will always be unstable.
Deplete (verb)
To reduce something by a large amount so that there is not enough left; to be reduced by a large amount. कम हो रही है।
Synonyms: Exhaust, Consume, Drain, Use up
Antonyms: Fill, Increase, Replenish, Enrich
Example: And they start to deplete the Alps.
Emission (noun)
The production or sending out of light, heat, gas, etc.
Synonyms: Discharge, Ejection, Emanation, Secretion
Antonyms: Absorb, Refrain, Absorption, Containment
Example: An emission abatement assembly is also disclosed.
Impact (noun)
The powerful effect that something has on somebody/something. प्रभाव
Synonyms: Influence, Effect, Affect, Strike
Antonyms: Caress, Bond, Meaninglessness, Harmony
Example: Bad men have their impact too.
Initially (adverb)
At the beginning. शुरू
Synonyms: First, Originally, At the beginning, At first
Antonyms: Finally, Ultimately, In conclusion, Lastly
Example: He was initially against giveaway ticket prices.
Era (noun)
A period of time, usually in history, that is different from other periods because of particular characteristics or events. युग
Synonyms: Period, Age, Time, Date
Antonyms: Flash, Instant, Moment, Jiffy
Example: The era of globalization is over.
Silo (noun)
A tall tower on a farm used for storing grain, etc. साइलो
Synonyms: Elevator, Granary, Warehouse, Bin
Antonyms: Farraginous, Mansion, Consumption, Disburse
Example: My father installed that silo to protect us, Cage.
The editorial
Source: The Hindu · 27 Oct 2022The monsoon has receded, and North India is bracing for a smoggy winter. And with that the feverish focus on crop stubble burning has returned to India’s public discourse. Like each year, discussions have begun on how bad this year’s stubble burning season will likely be and what potential ad hoc techno-fixes could solve the issue — in the short term.
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1. Synonym of Duopoly
2. Antonym of Stewardship
3. Synonym of Deplete
4. Antonym of Silo
5. Synonym of Initially
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