10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Wherewithal (noun)
The money or other means needed for a particular purpose. साधन
Synonyms: Ready money, Resources, Reserves, Funds, Finances
Antonyms: Debts, Liabilities, Indebtedness
Example: They lacked the wherewithal to pay for the repairs.
Sceptical (adjective)
Not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations. संशयात्मक
Synonyms: Doubtful, Incredulous, Questioning, Dubious
Antonyms: Believing, Credulous, Unquestioning
Example: The public were deeply sceptical about some of the proposals.
Fruition (noun)
The realization or fulfilment of a plan or project. सुखानुभव
Synonyms: Attainment, Accomplishment, Actualization
Antonyms: Failure, Naught
Example: Reconciliation embraces the fruition of all those things.
Munificence (noun)
The quality or action of being extremely generous. दानशीलता
Synonyms: Generosity, Magnanimity, Open-handedness
Antonyms: Meanness, Selfishness
Example: We must be thankful for his munificence.
Dismantle (verb)
To take apart a machine or structure so that it is in separate pieces. विघटित करना
Synonyms: Dissemble, Take apart, Take to pieces
Antonyms: Assemble, Construct, Build
Example: I had to dismantle the engine in order to repair it.
Meagre (adjective)
Small in quantity and poor in quality. थोड़ा
Synonyms: Inadequate, Scanty, Paltry, Limited, Insufficient, Deficient
Antonyms: Ample, Full, Abundant, Sufficient
Example: She supplements her meagre income by cleaning at night.
Shoddy (adjective)
Lacking moral principle. तुच्छ
Synonyms: Sordid, Immoral, Sinful, Wicked
Antonyms: Refined, Superior
Example: Rather an abuse of parliamentary privilege to achieve a cheap and shoddy pay back for his mates.
Skewed (adjective)
Not accurate or correct. विरूपित
Synonyms: Distorted, Biased, One-sided, Slanted
Antonyms: Flawless, Exact, Accurate, Right
Example: The curriculum is skewed towards the practical subjects.
Conspicuous (adjective)
Easy to see or notice. प्रत्यक्ष
Synonyms: Noticeable, Prominent, Striking
Antonyms: Unnoticeable, Invisible, Obscure
Example: The advertisements were all posted in a conspicuous place.
Rampant (adjective)
(of something bad) existing or spreading everywhere in a way that cannot be controlled. अनियंत्रित
Synonyms: Unchecked, Uncontrolled, Unchecked, Unrestrained
Antonyms: Controlled, Checked, Restrained
Example: Unemployment is now rampant in most of Europe.
The editorial
Source: The Economic Times · 26 Mar 2021Domestic demand for Covid vaccines is set to ratchet up, as a larger population cohort comprising anyone 45 years of age or older turns eligible for the shot. India and the US are the largest manufacturers of Covid-19 vaccines, and India must step up its capacity to meet rising domestic and international demand. Curtailing exports for the time being will make more vaccines available for domestic needs but does nothing to augment global supplies. Putting unused capacity to produce vaccines is the fastest way to raise output, while removing restrictions on export of vaccine inputs imposed by the US.
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1. Synonym of Rampant
2. Antonym of Sceptical
3. Synonym of Skewed
4. Antonym of Shoddy
5. Synonym of Munificence
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