Africa as china’s sphere of influence

The Economic Times

Africa as china’s sphere of influence
31,Mar,2019

10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning

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Stereotype (noun)

Meaning: a widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing. घिसा-पिटा, स्थिर नमूना

Synonyms: Cliché, Archetype, Hackneyed Idea, Formula

Antonyms: Avante Grade, New, Modern, Innovative

Example: Christian consultant weighs in on new ban on gender stereotype ads.

Catchphrase (noun)

Meaning: a well-known sentence or phrase, typically one that is associated with a particular famous person. तकिया कलाम, आदर्श-वाक्य

Synonyms: Slogan, Buzzword, Motto, Watchword, Mantra, Shibboleth

Example: it’s time to catch up with some catchphrases of some persons.

Propagate (verb)

Meaning: spread and promote (an idea, theory, etc.) widely. प्रचार, फैलना

Synonyms: Promulgate, Preach, Circulate, Disseminate, Broadcast

Antonyms: Conceal, Cover, Hide, Restrict

Example: Insects propagate themselves by means of eggs.

Espouse (verb)

Meaning: Adopt or support (a cause, belief, or way of life). समर्थन करना

Synonyms: Embrace, Aid, Endorse, Advocate

Antonyms: Forsake, Desert, Discard, Spurn

Example: So those who espouse equal opportunity need to elaborate its purpose.

Prosperous (adjective)

Meaning: successful in material terms; flourishing financially. समृद्ध

Synonyms: Thriving, Booming, Palmy, Wealthy

Antonyms: Depressed, Poor, Impoverished, Destitute

Example: In a prosperous country like this, no one should go hungry.

Perpetrate (verb)

Meaning: carry out or commit (usually a harmful action) करना;; दोष करना

Synonyms: Execute, Effectuate, Commit, Inflict, Wreak

Antonyms: Abstain, Idle, Halt

Example: Only an insane person could perpetrate such a horrible crime.

Fatality (noun)

Meaning: an occurrence of death by accident, in war, or from disease; helplessness in the face of fate. मौत, विपत्ति, कष्ट

Synonyms: Casualty, Calamity, Adversity, Gripe, Pangs

Antonyms: Boon, Fortune, Prosperity

Example: There was a strange fatality about their both losing their jobs on the same day.

Dwarf (verb)

Meaning: cause to seem small or insignificant in comparison. मात देना

Synonyms: Dominate, Overshadow, Outshine, Surpass, Outclass

Antonyms: Be Inferior, Fall Behind, Fail, Lose, Surrender

Example: The new skyscraper will dwarf all those near it.

Alternate (adjective)

Meaning: (of one or more things) available as another possibility or choice. वैकल्पिक

Synonyms: Alternative, Substitute, Auxiliary, Backup, Substitute

Antonyms: Primary, Elementary, Inevitable

Example: Motorists are advised to find an alternate route.

Condemn (verb)

Meaning: express complete disapproval of;. निंदा करना

Synonyms: Censure, Denounce, Decry, Reprove, Pillory

Antonyms: Commend, Approve, Praise, Applaud

Example: Most people are willing to condemn violence of any sort as evil.

The editorial

Source: The Economic Times · 31 Mar 2019

Chinese President Xi Jinping wrapped up his Europe tour earlier this week, which saw Italy signing up for China’s Belt and Road Initiative. What was evident was European concern over China’s spreading influence, riding piggyback on investment, particularly in Africa.

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Synonyms and antonyms, the way exams ask them. Answers show as you tap.

1. Synonym of Espouse

2. Antonym of Dwarf

3. Synonym of Stereotype

4. Synonym of Catchphrase

5. Synonym of Condemn

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