10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Veneer (noun)
Meaning- An attractive appearance that covers or disguises someone or something's true nature or feelings. मुखावरण
Synonyms: Façade, False front, Outward display, Disguise, Charade
Antonyms: Reality, Verity, Authenticity, Truth
Example: Her veneer of composure cracked a little.
Mire (verb)
Meaning- Involve someone or something in (a difficult situation). फंसना
Synonyms: Entangle, Embroil, Bog Down, Enmesh, Stuck
Antonyms: Untangle, Untwist, Unravel, Liberate
Example: The economy is mired in its longest recession since the war.
Grapple (verb)
Meaning- Struggle to deal with or overcome (a difficulty or challenge). सामना करना
Synonyms: Tackle, Confront, Face, Attend to, Get down to, Cope
Antonyms: Fail, Hold, Surrender
Example: Passers-by grappled with the man after the attack.
Shanty (noun)
Meaning- A small house, built of pieces of wood, metal and cardboard, where very poor people live, especially on the edge of a big city. झोपड़ी
Synonyms: Hut, Shack, Shed, Cottage, Shelter
Example: The whole family lives in a shanty made of wood, mud and tin.
Brazen (adjective)
Meaning- Bold and without shame. निर्भीक निर्लज्ज
Synonyms: Bold, Unabashed, Audacious, Saucy, Immodest
Antonyms: Shy, Timid, Meek, Modest
Example: There were several instances of brazen cheating.
Outrage (noun)
Meaning- A strong feeling of shock and anger. नाराज़गी वीभत्सता
Synonyms: Indignation, Fury, Resentment, Affront, Rage, Amazement
Antonyms: Pleasure, Happiness, Delight, Cheer
Example: She was filled with a strong sense of moral outrage.
Maze (noun)
Meaning- A large number of complicated rules or details that are difficult to understand. घपला
Synonyms: Chaos, Jumble, Mess, Disarray
Antonyms: Order, Clarity, System, Method
Example: They did not have the expertise to navigate the bureaucratic maze required for certification.
Drench (verb)
Meaning- To make somebody/something completely wet. सराबोर करना
Synonyms: Soak, Saturate, Wet, Permeate, Submerge
Antonyms: Dry, Parch, Scorch
Example: The waves washed against the cars and drenched those on the top.
Mount (verb)
Meaning- To increase gradually. बढ़ना
Synonyms: Grow, Rise, Escalate, Soar, Shoot up, Go up
Antonyms: Decrease, Decline, Fall, Diminish
Example: Pressure is mounting on the government to change the law.
Abject (adjective)
Meaning- Extremely unpleasant and degrading. दयनीय बुरा
Synonyms: Hopeless, Wretched, Atrocious, Degrading, Pitiable, Forlorn
Antonyms: Worthy, Dignified, Excellent, Magnificent
Example: She saw firsthand the abject conditions of the working people there.
The editorial
Source: The Economic Times · 2 Jun 2020The Cabinet decisions to operationalise the package of measures for the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) announced as part of the Atmanirbhar Bharat scheme, along with measures to help farmers, are welcome, with caveats.
The decision to tweak the definition of an MSME by raising the turnover limit to qualify as an MSME to Rs. 250 crore, that, too, excluding exports, runs the risk of leaving smaller firms being edged out from the benefits of the schemes. In the case of agriculture, the relief on offer is fine, but there is little attempt to leverage income support via the PM-KISAN scheme to drive structural change.
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1. Synonym of Maze
2. Antonym of Grapple
3. Synonym of Drench
4. Antonym of Veneer
5. Synonym of Mire
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