Back to the dismal future on trade

The Economic Times

Back to the dismal future on trade
05,Feb,2020

10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning

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Arduous (adjective)

Involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring कठिन

Synonyms: Burdensome, onerous, Strenuous, Uphill, laborious, grueling

Antonyms: Effortless, Undemanding, Trouble-Free, Simple

Example: It was an arduous climb up the mountain.

Scrutiny (noun)

Critical observation or examination. जांच

Synonyms: Inspection, Investigation, Exploration, Examination

Example: Scrutiny committees have often been dominated by ruling party chairs.

Indispensable (adjective)

Absolutely necessary. परम आवश्यक

Synonyms: Essential, Necessary, Imperative, Vital, Requisite

Antonyms: Unnecessary, Unimportant, Trivial, Redundant

Example: Your assistance is indispensable for us

Deference (noun)

Humble submission and respect. सम्मान

Synonyms: Respect, Obeisance, Regard, Esteem, Reverence

Antonyms: Dishonor, Disrespect, Discourtesy, Disdain

Example: Visiting officials were treated with great deference.

Archaic (adjective)

Very old or old-fashioned. प्राचीन

Synonyms: Obsolete, Ancient, Antiquated, Passé

Antonyms: Modern, Up-To-Date, Contemporary, In Vogue

Example: The Company does some things in archaic ways, such as not using computers for bookkeeping

Anxious (adjective)

Experiencing worry, unease, or nervousness, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome. चिंतित

Synonyms: Agitated, Distressed, Apprehensive, Jittery, Antsy

Antonyms: Tranquil, Unworried, Unafraid, Confident

Example: He is anxious about his mother's health

Obscure (adjective)

Not discovered or known about; uncertain. अस्पष्ट

Synonyms: Ambiguous, Arcane, Mysterious, Vague

Antonyms: Clear, Obvious, Perceptible

Example: It was an obscure corner of the world.

Inclusion (noun)

The action or state of including or of being included within a group or structure. समावेश

Synonyms: Admittance, Involvement, Insertion, Incorporation

Antonyms: Exclusion, Subtraction

Example: Her inclusion in the team has caused controversy.

Discretion (noun)

The quality of behaving or speaking in such a way as to avoid causing offense or revealing private information. विवेक

Synonyms: Circumspection, Prudence, Delicacy, Carefulness

Antonyms: Carelessness, Disregard, Negligence

Example: You must show discretion in choosing your friend.

Undue (adjective)

Unwarranted or inappropriate because excessive or disproportionate. अनुचित

Synonyms: Inordinate, Immoderate, Unwarranted, Intemperate

Antonyms: Appropriate, Moderate, Suitable, Warranted

Example: They are taking undue advantage of the situation.

The editorial

Source: The Economic Times · 5 Feb 2020

One key tenet of this government seems to be that Indian industry can grow only behind a wall, raised ever higher year after year, of protection. This is perverse and would harm the economy in the medium term. A key and useful finding of this year’s Economic Survey, elicited using sophisticated econometric analysis, is that India’s free trade agreements, badmouthed in official and industry circles, have, contrary to the agreed common sense, raised India’s exports faster than imports. This means that India can compete with the rest of the world even without the crutches of tariff protection. The government needs to build on this, instead of taking the country back to the pre-reform days of import substitution.

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

1. Synonym of Undue

2. Antonym of Obscure

3. Synonym of Arduous

4. Antonym of Inclusion

5. Synonym of Scrutiny

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