10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Antecedent (noun)
Meaning - A thing that existed before or logically precedes another. पूर्ववर्ती
Synonyms: Precursor, Forerunner, Predecessor
Antonyms: Subsequent, Posterior
Example: Pundits have searched for literary antecedents to this creature.
Contempt (noun)
Meaning - Disregard for something that should be considered. अवहेलना
Synonyms: Disrespect, Disregard, Neglect
Antonyms: Regard, Respect, Honor
Example: This action displays an arrogant contempt for the wishes of the majority.
Deterioration (noun)
Meaning- The process of becoming progressively worse. अधोगति
Synonyms: Decline, Worsening, Degradation, Decay, Declension
Antonyms: Development, Improvement, Growth, Recuperation
Example: The images would be compared every year to detect any deterioration.
Rein (noun)
Meaning- The power to direct and control. बागडोर
Synonyms: Control, Govern, Curb, Command
Antonyms: Powerlessness, Weakness, Incapability
Example: A new chairperson will soon take over the reins.
Mockery (noun)
Meaning - Comments or actions that are intended to make somebody/something seem silly. उपहास
Synonyms: Ridicule, Scorn, Jibing
Antonyms: Praise, Compliment, Admiration
Example: She couldn't stand any more of their mockery.
Vigorously (adverb)
Meaning - In a way that involves physical strength, effort, or energy. जोशपूर्ण ढंग से
Synonyms: Strenuously, Strongly, Powerfully
Antonyms: Weakly, Gently, Lamely
Example: The accusation was vigorously denied.
Compliance (noun)
Meaning - The practice of obeying rules or requests made by people in authority. अनुकूलता
Synonyms: Agreement, Consent, Obedience
Antonyms: Disagreement, Dissent, Noncompliance
Example: Procedures that must be followed to ensure full compliance with the law.
Tainted (adjective)
Meaning - Suffering from no longer being well thought of by other people. भ्रष्ट
Synonyms: Spoiled, Tarnished, Corrupt
Antonyms: Pure, Fresh, Unpolluted
Example: The company's tainted reputation made no profits.
Haul (verb)
Meaning - Pull or drag with effort or force. खींचते से लाना
Synonyms: Draw, Pull, Trail
Antonyms: Push, Keep, Remain
Example: The wagons were hauled by horses.
Squarely (adverb)
Meaning- Directly or exactly; without doubt. निश्चित रूप से
Synonyms: Precisely, Exactly, Directly, Just, Straight
Antonyms: Indirectly, Incidentally, Secondarily
Example: The party puts its support squarely behind the minister.
The editorial
Source: The Economic Times · 13 Jul 2020The observations made by RBI governor Shaktikanta Das at the SBI banking conclave last week were notable more for what he did not say than for what he did. What he did say is unexceptionable: Covid-19 is a severe test of the financial system’s and the economy’s resilience, the non-performing asset burden would grow through the crisis and banks would have to reinforce their capital buffers, possibly raise fresh equity as a result. He also said there was a need for a resolution corporation for financial firms that fail, one with statutory backing. All this is fine.
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1. Synonym of Contempt
2. Antonym of Squarely
3. Synonym of Rein
4. Antonym of Haul
5. Synonym of Antecedent
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