15 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Exultation (noun)
A feeling of triumphant elation or jubilation. उल्लास
Synonyms: Jubilation, Rejoicing, Glee
Antonyms: Depression, Gloom
Example: ‘People were shouting and cheering in frenzied exultation.
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.
Enunciate (verb)
Express (a proposition, theory, etc.) in clear or definite terms. स्पष्ट रूप से कहना
Synonyms: State, Declare, Put into words, Profess
Antonyms: Be quiet, Keep mum
Example: There are many principles of war enunciated by many experts.
Besiege (verb)
Surround and harass. दबाव डालना
Synonyms: Surround, Swarm round, Encircle
Antonyms: Please, Assist
Example: The production wasn't so much beset as besieged by difficulties.
Grapple (verb)
Struggle to deal with or overcome (a difficulty or challenge). सामना करना
Synonyms: Tackle, Confront, Face, Attend to
Antonyms: Fail, Hold, Surrender
Example: Passers-by grappled with the man after the attack.
Occasion (verb)
Cause (something). कारण होना
Synonyms: Cause, Give rise to, Lead to, Prompt
Example: My examination of terms such as fraught and wrought has occasioned controversy.
Travails (noun)
Painful or laborious effort. घोर श्रम
Synonyms: Hard work, Menial work, Labour, Chores
Antonyms: Comforts, Pastimes
Example: Today I'm just enormously grateful that such things exist and can be called upon in times of travail.
Dismal (adjective)
Pitifully or disgracefully bad. निराशाजनक
Synonyms: Bad, Poor, Disgraceful, Terrible
Antonyms: Hopeful, Encouraging
Example: By that measure, too, Australia's recent performance looks dismal.
Prune (verb)
Reduce the extent of (something) by removing superfluous or unwanted parts. काटना
Synonyms: Reduce, Diminish, Cut back, Shrink
Antonyms: Lengthen, Extend
Example: The workforce was pruned.
Circumvent (verb)
Find a way around (an obstacle). बच निकलना
Synonyms: Avoid, Evade, Dodge
Antonyms: Confront, Face, Meet
Example: They found a way of circumventing the law.
Fray (noun)
A battle or fight. लड़ाई
Synonyms: Conflict, Clash, Brawl, Engagement
Antonyms: Peace, Harmony
Example: Despite these frays, the black children realize they are financially superior.
Vaunted (adjective)
Praised or boasted about, especially in an excessive way. अधिक प्रशंसित
Synonyms: Acclaimed, Exalted, Boast
Antonyms: Unsung, Criticized
Example: They have utterly eclipsed their vaunted American rivals.
Castigate (verb)
To criticize somebody/something/yourself severely. आलोचना करना
Synonyms: Chastise, Reprimand, Criticise, Chide, Upbraid, Rebuke
Antonyms: Praise, Exonerate, Laud, Compliment, Commend
Example: The minister castigated schools for falling standards in education.
Enigma (noun)
A person or thing that is mysterious or difficult to understand. रहस्य पहेली
Synonyms: Puzzle, Mystery, Conundrum, Riddle
Example: Like this person was an enigma, a thousand puzzles beneath a vulnerable skin.
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 Times of India · 24 Mar 2022Russia’s (pre-sanctions) $1.4 trillion economy is lopsided. It relies hugely on exports of two products, oil and arms. The trade relationship with India revolves mainly around arms as we source our crude needs primarily from West Asia. It is our import of arms from Russia that is in the limelight as the Quad members and Europe aim to persuade India to take a more critical diplomatic position on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. So, is India in a vulnerable position because of its dependence on Russian arms imports? Not really.
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1. Synonym of Prune
2. Synonym of Enigma
3. Synonym of Rampant
4. Antonym of Travails
5. Synonym of Grapple
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