10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Bellicosity (noun)
The fact of having or showing the desire to argue or fight. युद्धप्रियता
Synonyms: Belligerence, Pugnacity, Hostility
Antonyms: Pacifism, Amenability
Example: We had gone from good humor to bellicosity back to joviality in five hours.
Grim (adjective)
Depressing or worrying to consider. ख़राब
Synonyms: Dreadful, Dire, Ghastly, Horrible
Antonyms: Pleasing, Comforting
Example: The war was a grim reminder of the inhumanity of man to man.
Bucolic (adjective)
Relating to the pleasant aspects of the countryside and country life. ग्रामीण
Synonyms: Rustic, Rural, Countryside
Antonyms: Urban, Metropolitan
Example: Relating to the pleasant aspects of the countryside and country life.
Untrammelled (adjective)
Not limited by something. अबाधित
Synonyms: Uncontrolled, Unchecked, Unimpeded
Antonyms: Checked, Tied-up, Suppressed
Example: I am not interested in providing untrammelled freedom of speech.
Edifice (noun)
A complex system of beliefs. गढ़ी
Synonyms: Fabric, Structure, Framework
Example: The concepts on which the edifice of capitalism was built.
Flimsy (adjective)
Weak and unconvincing. कमज़ोर
Synonyms: Unsubstantial, Unsatisfactory, Trifling, Shallow, Implausible
Antonyms: Substantial, Strong, Convincing, Plausible
Example: The evidence against him is pretty flimsy.
Stipulate (verb)
To state clearly and definitely that something must be done, or how it must be done. स्पष्ट रूप से बताना
Synonyms: Specify, Set forth, State clearly
Antonyms: Confuse, Ignore, Unsettle
Example: A delivery date is stipulated in the contract
Concede (verb)
Admit or agree that something is true after first denying or resisting it. स्वीकारकरना
Synonyms: Acknowledge, Admit, Cede
Antonyms: Deny, Reject, Refuse
Example: He reluctantly conceded me the point.
Preponderance (noun)
The quality or fact of being greater in number, quantity, or importance. प्रचुरता
Synonyms: Prevalence, Dominance, Bulk
Antonyms: Minority, Inferiority
Example: This conclusion is supported by the great preponderance of informed commentary.
Foster (verb)
Encourage the development of (something, especially something desirable). प्रोत्साहन देना
Synonyms: Encourage, Stimulate, Cultivate, Strengthen
Antonyms: Hinder, Ignore, Suppress
Example: The teacher's task is to foster learning.
The editorial
Source: The Economic Times · 24 Feb 2021Retail prices of petrol and diesel have flared up to record levels nationally, driven by heavy taxation of fuels, even as global crude prices harden. Central and state levies on petro-fuels must be rationalised, and stem further buildup of cost-push inflationary pressures. The price of petrol in the National Capital Territory (NCT) is now well over Rs 90 per litre, with central and state taxes amounting to over 60% of the price. Similarly, the price of diesel, the most-used petroleum product by far, in NCT is over Rs 80 per litre, with levies adding up to nearly 55% of the price. In some states, petrol now costs more than Rs 100 a litre. This is not sustainable.
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1. Synonym of Grim
2. Synonym of Edifice
3. Synonym of Bellicosity
4. Antonym of Foster
5. Synonym of Concede
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