10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Cumbersome (adjective)
Large or heavy and therefore difficult to carry or use. भारी-भरकम
Synonyms: Unwieldy, Inconvenient, Incommodious
Antonyms: Convenient, Manageable
Example: If a task manager is too cumbersome to use, you won't bother with it.
Pragmatic (adjective)
Solving problems in a practical and sensible way rather than by having fixed ideas or theories. तथ्यात्मक
Synonyms: Practical, Hard-Headed, Rational, Empirical
Antonyms: Impractical, Idealistic, Irrational, Theoretical
Example: The scientist had a pragmatic approach to dealing with the water crisis.
Bolster (verb)
Support or strengthen. प्रबलकरना
Synonyms: Support, Reinforce, Fortify, Buttress
Antonyms: Undermine, Weaken, Enfeeble, Debilitate
Example: Raising your voice is not a good way to bolster your position during an argument.
Sway (noun)
Power or influence over somebody. बोलबाला
Synonyms: Command, Control, Rule, Authority
Antonyms: Powerlessness, Weakness, Incompetence, Incapability
Example: He was quick to exploit those who fell under his sway.
Robe (noun)
A robe worn, especially on formal or ceremonial occasions, as an indication of the wearer's rank, office, or profession. सभावस्त्र
Synonyms: Garb, Regalia, Livery
Example: His priest's robes billowed out behind him as he walked over to her.
Exude (verb)
(of a person) display (an emotion or quality) strongly and openly. बहना
Synonyms: Emanate, Radiate, Give out
Antonyms: Conceal, Keep, Hold
Example: The male singer and guitar player exude emotion.
Jeopardise (verb)
To risk harming or destroying something/somebody. खतरे में डालना
Synonyms: Threaten, Endanger, Imperil, Risk
Antonyms: Save, Protect, Guard, Safeguard
Example: He would never do anything to jeopardise his career.
Stint (noun)
A person's fixed or allotted period of work. कार्यावधि
Synonyms: Spell, Stretch, Session
Example: His varied career included a stint as a magician.
Appeasement (noun)
The practice of giving a country what it wants in order to avoid war. मनुहार
Synonyms: Conciliation, Placation, Pacification, Palliation, Pacification
Antonyms: Provocation, Aggravation, Disagreement
Example: This is not a time for political accommodation or popular appeasement.
Woo (verb)
Seek the favour, support, or custom of. समर्थन माँगना
Synonyms: Pursue, Seek the support of, Try to cultivate
Antonyms: Ignore, Discourage
Example: Political parties have roped in Bollywood stars only to woo the young.
The editorial
Source: The Times of India · 6 Dec 2021Among many commentaries on Indian armed forces’ theatrisation plan is the one from the new navy chief, Admiral R Hari Kumar. He said the US military took 50 years to achieve its joint command structure. Although Kumar clarified that he wasn’t implying that it would take a similar amount of time to establish India’s joint theatre commands, his thrust was to highlight the complexities involved. Presently, India has 17 single service commands spread across a wide geography. However, the changing nature of security threats and warfare means that a great degree of jointness is warranted among the services. This in turn would require a whole new military culture and thinking where the services transform themselves from individual warfighting units to training their personnel to operate under joint command.
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1. Synonym of Sway
2. Antonym of Jeopardise
3. Synonym of Woo
4. Antonym of Appeasement
5. Synonym of Stint
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