10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Tinker (verb)
To make small changes in something, because you hope to improve or fix it: मरम्म्त करना, ठीक करना, इधर-उधर करना
Synonyms: Fiddle, Mess, Toy, Twiddle, Tamper
Antonyms: Break, Destroy
Example: The camera hasn't worked properly ever since our sontinkered with it.
Stagnant (adjective)
Showing no activity. ठहरा हुआ, स्थिर
Synonyms: Inactive, Sluggish, Stationary, Motionless
Antonyms: Active, Vibrant, Flowing, Moving, Mobile
Example: Two days after the storm, the stagnant water puddles are still in my front yard.
Renege (verb)
To fail to keep a promise or an agreement, etc. वायदा करके मुकर जाना, इनकार करना
Synonyms: Repudiate, Revoke, Recant, Renounce, Abjure
Antonyms: Adhere, Fulfil, Support, Maintain
Example: If you renege on the deal now, I'll fight you in the courts.
Indictment (noun)
A formal charge or accusation of a serious crime. अपराध या कलंक लगाना, अभ्यारोपण
Synonyms: Arraignment, Charge, Accusation, Incrimination, Allegation
Antonyms: Acquittal, Ablution, Exoneration, Vindication
Example: The charges on the indictment include murder and attempted murder.
Regime (noun)
A particular government or a system or method of government: शासन, राज्य-काल
Synonyms: Rule, Reign, Command, Administration, Governance, Dominion
Example: The old corrupt, totalitarian regime was overthrown.
Compensation (noun)
Something, typically money, awarded to someone in recognition of loss, suffering, or injury. नुकसान भरपाई, मुआवजा
Synonyms: Remuneration, Indemnity, Reimbursement, Requital, Redress
Antonyms: Fine, Penalty, Loss
Example: A warehouse worker received a large compensation for his injury while on the job.
Reprimand (verb)
To express to someone your strong official disapproval of them: फटकारना/फटकार, घुड़की
Synonyms: Rebuke, Scold, Chide, Admonish, Upbraid
Antonyms: Commend, Applaud, Praise, Compliment
Example: He was reprimanded by a teacher for running in the corridor.
Lackadaisical (adjective)
Lacking enthusiasm and determination. आलसी, सुस्त
Synonyms: Languorous, Lethargic, Indolent, Spiritless
Antonyms: Energetic, Industrious, Lively, Enthusiastic
Example: Feeling particularly lackadaisical in the summer heat, they lazily tossed a ball back and forth.
Shoddy (adjective)
Badly and carelessly made, using low quality materials: बेढंगा, घटिया
Synonyms: Inferior, Cheap, Tawdry, Trashy, Lousy
Antonyms: Excellent, Fine, Good, Superior
Example: We're not paying good money for shoddy goods.
Livestock (noun)
Farm animals, such as cows, sheep, or chickens, kept for use and profit. पशुधन, मवेशी
Synonyms: Cattle, Domestic Animals, Sheep, Herd
Example: Because of this bad weather, many of the livestock died.
The editorial
Source: The Times of India · 21 Jul 2018Instead of shackling information commissioners, use them to improve transparency.
Proposed amendments to the Right to Information (RTI) Act, that will allow Union government to prescribe the tenure, salaries, allowances and other terms of service of central and state information commissioners, will undermine their autonomy and make them subservient to government. Currently, information commissioners (IC) serve for five years.
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1. Synonym of Reprimand
2. Antonym of Shoddy
3. Synonym of Lackadaisical
4. Antonym of Indictment
5. Synonym of Tinker
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