10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Stark (adjective)
Severe or bare in appearance or outline. कठोर
Synonyms: Austere, Severe, Bleak, Harsh
Antonyms: Mild, Gentle, Clement, Moderate
Example: The issues have created a stark fault line within the Peace Process.
Cordon (verb)
Prevent access to or from an area or building by surrounding it with police or other guards. घेराकरना
Synonyms: Close off, Tape off, Isolate
Antonyms: Gather, Assemble
Example: The city centre was cordoned off after fires were discovered in two stores.
Doyen (noun)
The most respected or prominent person in a particular field. दल के उच्च सदस्य
Synonyms: Senior, Skilled person, Maestro, Expert
Antonyms: Junior, Novice, Amateur
Example: We had lectures from the doyen of Canadian economic historians.
Dispensation (noun)
A political, religious, or social system prevailing at a particular time. व्यवस्था
Synonyms: Organization, Governance, Regime, Rule
Example: Scholarship is conveyed to a wider audience than under the old dispensation.
Entrench (verb)
Establish (an attitude, habit, or belief) so firmly that change is very difficult or unlikely. मजबूत स्थिति बनाना
Synonyms: Settle, Lodge, Install
Antonyms: Remove, Weaken
Example: He is one of the rare authors who can change minds on a subject where opinions are firmly entrenched.
Eponymous (adjective)
(of a thing) named after a particular person or group. रचना जिसका शीर्षक उसके प्रमुख पात्र के नाम पर हो
Synonyms: Onymous, Identifying
Example: The band's eponymous debut was recorded in a slapdash fashion.
Relegate (verb)
To give somebody a lower or less important position, rank, etc. than before. निर्वासित कर देना
Synonyms: Downgrade, Demote, Move down, Put down, Lower
Antonyms: Promote, Raise, Push, Encourage
Example: She was then relegated to the role of assistant.
Stodgy (adjective)
Dull and uninspired; lacking originality or excitement. घिसा पिटा
Synonyms: Boring, Dull, Uninteresting
Antonyms: Interesting, Exciting, entertaining
Example: Conversely, great skiing can't compensate for stodgy service or uninspiring interiors.
Trickle (verb)
Come, go, or appear slowly or gradually. धीरे-धीरे जाना
Synonyms: Disappear, Drip, Vanish
Example: News trickled through that the star was about to pay a secret visit to the stadium.
Chronic (adjective)
(of a problem) long-lasting. स्थायी
Synonyms: Constant, Continuing, Unending, Persistent
Antonyms: Ending, Ceasing
Example: The problem is that there is a chronic need to address poor turnout.
The editorial
Source: The Economic Times · 20 Feb 2021The 15th Finance Commission has used the 2011 population data, instead of the 1971 data used by all Commissions since the Sixth, to devolve taxes across states, without ruffling the feathers of the southern states that had feared that they would be penalised for limiting their population growth. The disadvantage has been partly mitigated by the move to assign a weight of 15% to population (against 25% by the 14th Finance Commission) and grant performance incentives to states for the progress made in moving towards the replacement rate of population growth.
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1. Synonym of Entrench
2. Antonym of Cordon
3. Synonym of Chronic
4. Synonym of Trickle
5. Synonym of Eponymous
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