10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Homage (noun)
Special honour or respect shown publicly. सम्मान
Synonyms: Respect, Acclamation, Reverence
Antonyms: Scorn, Condemnation, Censure
Example: There are plenty of homages to other epic films too.
Imprimatur (noun)
Official approval of something, given by a person in a position of authority. अनुमति
Synonyms: Approval, Authorization, Sanction, Approbation
Antonyms: Veto, Rejection, Disapproval, Refusal
Example: The project cannot go ahead without the imprimatur of the Treasury.
Shudder (noun)
A shaking movement you make because you are cold or have a feeling of fear or horror. थरथराहट
Synonyms: Shiver, Tremor, Shake, Thrill
Antonyms: Firm, Stable
Example: She gave an involuntary shudder.
Paean (noun)
A creative work expressing enthusiastic praise. प्रशंसात्मक गीत
Synonyms: Hymn, Psalm, Song of praise
Antonyms: Condemnation, Correction
Example: Instead, the book is a paean to family, the navy and heroism.
Repudiation (noun)
The act of refusing to accept something. खंडन
Synonyms: Denial, Rejection, Refusal
Antonyms: Confirmation, Approval
Example: The first was the repudiation of the governments socioeconomic policies.
Condone (verb)
Accept (behaviour that is considered morally wrong or offensive). माफ करना
Synonyms: Forgive, Pardon, Overlook
Antonyms: Condemn, Censure
Example: The concept of secrets leads on to group behaviours that are condoned but not desirable.
Sprawling (adjective)
Spreading out over a large area in an untidy or irregular way. चारों ओर फैलता हुआ
Synonyms: Rambling, Straggling, Spreading
Example: Somewhere in this sprawling metropolis, there is a secret military laboratory.
Precinct (noun)
The area within the walls or perceived boundaries of a particular building or place. सीमा
Synonyms: Bounds, Boundaries, Limits
Example: Within the sacred precincts were also included a stadium and a great theatre.
Unscathed (adjective)
Without suffering any injury, damage, or harm. सकुशल
Synonyms: Unharmed, Safe, Unhurt, Intact, Unscarred, Undamaged
Antonyms: Injured, Damaged, Aggrieved, Harmed
Example: The hostages emerged from their ordeal unscathed.
Tedious (adjective)
Too long, slow, or dull; tiresome or monotonous. थकानेवाला
Synonyms: Boring, Uninteresting, Dull, Mindless
Antonyms: Interesting, Engrossing
Example: This movie is tedious and tiring for the audience simply because it is overwhelming.
The editorial
Source: The Economic Times · 13 Jan 2021The latest Financial Stability Report put out by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) does aver that the worst is behind us, in its appraisal of the pandemic’s impact, but adds that recovery path remains uncertain. The report is clear-cut that timely proactive measures across monetary, liquidity and banking regulatory domains have kept the financial system smoothly functioning, for now.
However, the current, forbearance-induced easing of risk indicators would reverse when regulation normalises. The only way to avert a serious financial problem is for the economy to grow robustly, so that fresh revenue and earnings enable companies to service their loans. That calls for bold fiscal support to boost growth.
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1. Synonym of Shudder
2. Synonym of Precinct
3. Synonym of Homage
4. Antonym of Tedious
5. Synonym of Repudiation
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