10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Prod (verb)
An act of persuading or encouraging someone to do something).i प्रेरित करना, उकसाना
Synonyms: Spur, stimulate, stir, push, galvanize, motivate, encourage, persuade, urge, chivvy incite, goad, provoke.
Antonyms: Deter, Discourage, Dissuade, Curb, Hold Back, Inhibit, Restrain
Example: After Some Prodding, Maureen Reluctantly Sang For Me.
Ruckus (noun)
A noisy situation or argument. हंगामा
Synonyms: Rumpus, Fracas, Affray, Melee, Ruction, Din, Racket, Commotion, Cacophony
Antonyms: Serenity, Hush, Tranquility, Placid, Composure, Imperturbable
Example: She was determined to shed her inhibitions and have a good time.
Slack (adjective)
To work less hard or to be less than is usual or necessary. सुस्त, ढीला, लापरवाह
Synonyms: Careless, Derelict, Lax, Negligent, Remiss, Irresponsible, Delinquent
Antonyms: Attentive, Careful, Conscientious, Meticulous, Punctilious, Gingerly
Example: He accused the government of slack supervision of nuclear technology.
Sabotage (verb)
To damage or destroy equipment, weapons, or buildings in order toprevent the success of an enemy or competitor. तोड़-फोड़, नुक़सान पहुंचाना
Synonyms: Vandalize, Destroy, Obstruct, Disrupt, Cripple, Impair, Incapacitate, Wreck
Antonyms: Build, Repair, Create, Restore, Preserve
Example: The rebels had tried to sabotage the oil pipeline.
Devolution (noun)
The moving of power or responsibility from a main organization to a lower level, or from a central government to a local government. सौंपना, दे देना, बांट देना
Synonyms: Decentralization, Delegation, Dispersal, Distribution, Transfer, Surrender
Antonyms: Centralization, Progress, Improvement, Upgrade, Development
Example: The Solomon Islands is a constitutional monarchy with substantial devolution of power to provincial governments.
Grossly (adverb)
(Esp. in a way that is bad or wrong) extremely and obviously: भारी रूप से
Synonyms: Incredibly, Extraordinarily, Enormously, Outstandingly
Antonyms: Slightly, Pleasantly, Politely
Example: Medical insurance has become grossly expensive.
Patronage (noun)
The support and money given by someone to a person or a group such as a charity. संरक्षण
Synonyms: Sponsorship, Backing, Funding, Financing, Promotion, Assistance, Support
Antonyms: Antagonism, Detraction, Opposition
Example: The charity enjoys the patronage of many prominent local business people.
Kickbacks (noun)
An amount of money that is paid to someone illegally in exchange for secret help or work. रिश्वत
Synonyms: Bribe, Lure, Pay-Off, Boodle
Antonyms: Compensation, Earnings, Guerdon, Remuneration, Wages
Example: Bankhead got a contract to supply computers to the department in exchange for a kickback.
Supercede (verb)
To replace something, especially something older or more old-fashioned: किसी की जगह ले लेना
Synonyms: Displace, Displant, Relieve, Replace, Substitute, Supplant.
Antonyms: Precede, Follow, Succed
Example: Most of the old road has been superseded by the great interstate highways
Farce (noun)
A situation that is very badly organized or unfair and which is a subject of ridicule. मज़ाक
Synonyms: Absurdity, Mockery, Travesty, Sham, Pretence, Masquerade, Charade
Antonyms: Seriousness, Sobriety, Tragedy, Solemnity
Example: No one had prepared anything so the meeting was a bit of a farce.
The editorial
Source: The Economic Times · 29 Apr 2018Finance Commission should prod states to empower city governments.
The terms of reference of the 15th Finance Commission have raised a storm of protest, because they mandate the use of 2011 census data, not the 1971 data used by earlier Finance Commissions, to help determine the sharing of central taxes between the states. The southern states have been especially vocal, although this affects the western states too.
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1. Synonym of Sabotage
2. Antonym of Prod
3. Synonym of Ruckus
4. Antonym of Patronage
5. Synonym of Grossly
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