10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Vandalism (noun)
Action involving deliberate destruction of or damage to public or private property. बर्बरता
Synonyms: Destruction, Harm, Ruin, Devastation
Antonyms: Preservation, Protection
Example: Reports of criminal damage and persistent vandalism were also relayed to councillors.
Malign (verb)
Speak about (someone) in a spitefully critical manner. निन्दा करना
Synonyms: Defame, Smear, Blacken soeone’s name
Antonyms: Benign, Commend
Example: A victory for the champion team Sydney has been much maligned this year.
Nitty-Gritty (noun)
The most important aspects or practical details of a subject or situation. महत्वपूर्ण पहलू
Synonyms: Basics, Essentials, Main point, Substance
Antonyms: Exterior, Outer
Example: There are other issues coming up as they work through the nitty-gritty details of this plan.
Rhetoric (noun)
Speech or writing that is intended to influence people, but that is not completely honest or sincere. वक्रपटुता
Synonyms: Loftiness, Turgidity, Magniloquence
Example: His speech was dismissed as mere rhetoric by the opposition.
Elicit (verb)
To get information or a reaction from somebody, often with difficulty. प्राप्तकरना
Synonyms: Obtain, Evoke, Draw Out, Induce, Bring About
Antonyms: Keep, Repress, Suppress, Hide
Example: The work elicited enormous public interest.
Peculiar (adjective)
Different to what is normal or expected. अजीब
Synonyms: Strange, Unusual, Unexpected, Unfamiliar
Antonyms: Ordinary, Normal
Example: He gave her some very peculiar looks.
Consensus (noun)
A general agreement. सामंजस्य
Synonyms: Agreement, Concurrence, Accord
Antonyms: Disagreement, Discord, Dissent
Example: There is a growing consensus of opinion on this issue.
Repeal (verb)
Revoke or annul (a law or act of parliament). रद्द करना
Synonyms: Rescind, Cancel, Invalidate, Reverse
Antonyms: Enact, Ratify
Example: Congress repealed the bankruptcy act in 1803 before its scheduled expiration
Deliberation (noun)
Long and careful consideration or discussion. समझ बूझ
Synonyms: Consideration, Thinking, Contemplation, Musing
Antonyms: Imprudence, Carelessness
Example: There are tight legal restrictions on discussing real jury deliberations.
Bridge (verb)
Make (a difference between two groups) smaller or less significant. मिलाना
Synonyms: Join, Link, Connect, Unite
Example: Differences on key issues could not be bridged.
The editorial
Source: The Economic Times · 3 Feb 2021The budget seeks to raise resources for infrastructure via new institutional structures, large-scale monetisation of built-up assets and stepped-up capital expenditure. The multiplier effect of infrastructure investment in India is a high 2.5, in the year it takes place, so the sharp increase in budgeted capital funding, at Rs 5.54 lakh crore, would smartly boost growth. The way forward is to streamline project implementation and follow through.
Raising the foreign direct investment limit in insurance will allow the sector to grow, commensurately increasing the pool of savings available for long-term investment of the kind needed by infrastructure.
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1. Synonym of Malign
2. Antonym of Repeal
3. Synonym of Elicit
4. Antonym of Consensus
5. Synonym of Bridge
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