10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Lacuna (noun)
An unfilled space. कमी
Synonyms: Gap, Space, Lack, Deficiency
Antonyms: Plenty, Adequacy
Example: Fill the lacunae in your inspiration by tidily copying out what you have already written.
Devolution (noun)
The act of giving power from a central authority or government to an authority or a government in a local region. राज्यों को केन्द्र द्वारा दिया गया अधिकार
Synonyms: Decenralization, Delegation, Transfer, Distribution
Example: Even after devolution, local government had little autonomy.
Measly (adjective)
Ridiculously small or few. छोटा बहुत कम मात्रा में
Synonyms: Minute, Petty, Minuscule
Antonyms: Big, Substantial, Significant
Example: The highest rating that movie got was three measly stars.
Earmark (verb)
Designate (funds or resources) for a particular purpose. अलग रखना
Synonyms: Set aside, Reserve, Appropriate, Allocate
Antonyms: Waste, Misuse, Consume, Squander
Example: The cash had been earmarked for a big expansion of the programme.
Overarching (adjective)
Comprehensive or all-embracing. व्यापक
Synonyms: Inclusive, Overall, Through-out, Complete
Example: The overarching principle at work is that everyone contributes to the common need.
Affluent (adjective)
Having a lot of money and a good standard of living. परिपूर्ण
Synonyms: Wealthy, Prosperous, Moneyed, Opulent
Antonyms: Poor, Penurious, Impoverished, Miserable
Example: The company also ‘could not afford the rents in some of the more affluent areas.
Canvass (verb)
Try to obtain (support). खोजना प्रयास करना
Synonyms: Seek, Go after, Make a pitch for
Antonyms: Neglect, Ignore
Example: I will also canvass the support of some organisations and labour movements.
Gesture (noun)
An action performed to convey a feeling or intention. भाव
Synonyms: Action, Deed, Move
Example: As a goodwill gesture, I took several sports writers out for a meal Thursday.
Outline (verb)
Give a summary of. रूप-रेखा लगाना
Synonyms: Rough out, Sketch out, Draft
Example: She outlined the case briefly.
Abandon (verb)
To stop supporting or helping somebody. छोड़ देना
Synonyms: Cease, Stop, Desist From, Refrain From, Give Up
Antonyms: Keep, Maintain, Stay, Hold
Example: The country abandoned its political leaders after the war.
The editorial
Source: The Economic Times · 3 Apr 2021Certain proposals for a new ecommerce policy, backed by lobby groups, are currently doing the rounds. The government would do well to reject them in the interest of systemic efficiency, promoting small and medium enterprises and defending their interests against the domineering influence of big retailers, and fairness in the treatment of foreign investment in the country. Some of the proposals conflict with the government’s desire to modernise the logistics of agricultural produce, for which it has brought in new farm laws at a significant political cost.
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1. Synonym of Overarching
2. Antonym of Lacuna
3. Synonym of Earmark
4. Synonym of Devolution
5. Synonym of Measly
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