10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Subservient (adjective)
Ready to obey others unquestioningly. अधीन, आज्ञाकारी
Synonyms: Submissive, Servile, Obsequious, Sycophantic
Antonyms: Domineering, Disobedient, Assertive
Example: The philosophy is that the weak should be subservient to the strong.
Precept (noun)
A general rule intended to regulate behaviour or thought. नियम, उपदेश
Synonyms: Principle, Maxim, Tenet, Dictum
Example: The precepts of Buddhism.
Caveat (noun)
A warning to consider something before taking any more action. चेतावनी
Synonyms: Caution, Warning, Proviso, Stipulation
Example: A caveat against unfair practices.
Untenable (adjective)
Not able to be maintained or defended against attack or objection. अस्थिर, असमर्थनीय
Synonyms: Indefensible, Unarguable, Flimsy, Weak
Antonyms: Defensible, Tenable
Example: This argument is clearly untenable.
Ticklish (adjective)
A ticklish situation is one that needs to be dealt with carefully: नाज़ुक, मुश्किल, विवाद-ग्रस्त
Synonyms: Tricky, Delicate, Sensitive, Controversial , Vexatious
Antonyms: Uncontroversial, Undisputed
Example: Her skill in evading ticklish questions.
Meddle (verb)
Interfere in something that is not one's concern. हस्तक्षेप करना
Synonyms: Pry, Interfere, Intrude, Obtrude, Interlope
Antonyms: Avoid, Ignore
Example: I don't want him meddling in our affairs.
Annul (verb)
Declare invalid (an official agreement, decision, or result). अन्त करना, रद्द करना
Synonyms: Abrogate, Countermand, Revoke, Repeal
Antonyms: Restore, Enact, Validate, Ratify
Example: The elections were annulled by the general amid renewed protests.
Vaguely (adverb)
In a way that is uncertain, indefinite or unclear; roughly. अनिश्च्त रूप से
Synonyms: Nebulously, Obscurely, Inexplicitly, Inexplicably
Antonyms: Clearly, Definitely, Pellucidly
Example: He's vaguely familiar with the area.
Eminent (adjective)
(of a person) famous and respected within a particular sphere. प्रख्यात, प्रसिद्ध
Synonyms: Prominent, Distinguished, Notable, Prestigious, Exalted
Antonyms: Insignificant, Unimportant, Inferior, Uncelebrated
Example: Many eminent surgeons are on the hospitalʼs staff.
Unprecedented (adjective)
Never having happened or existed in the past. अभूतपूर्व, अपूर्व, अनोखा
Synonyms: Pioneering, Trailblazing, Extraordinary, New, Unique
Antonyms: Familiar, Hackneyed, Old ,Ordinary
Example: The scheme has been hailed as an unprecedented success.
The editorial
Source: The Times of India · 20 Nov 2018RBI’s credibility is central to ensuring financial stability, don’t mess with it.
The disagreements between Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and government are deep and serious. They are apparent in speeches, tweets and observations critical of the central bank from even highways minister Nitin Gadkari. It’s not uncommon for RBI and government to disagree on issues as they have different roles. But differences have been resolved through communication at senior levels. It’s this history which makes the current friction extraordinary as informal mechanisms to resolve differences appear to have broken down.
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1. Synonym of Untenable
2. Synonym of Caveat
3. Synonym of Precept
4. Antonym of Eminent
5. Synonym of Annul
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