10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Incendiary (adjective)
Tending to stir up conflict. आग लगाने वाला फसादी
Synonyms: Inflammatory, Provocative, Rabble-rousing
Antonyms: Conciliatory, Soothing
Example: During that year the rhetoric on both sides reached the incendiary stage.
Batter (verb)
To hit somebody/something hard many times, especially in a way that causes serious damage. बिगाड़ना
Synonyms: Damage, Impair, Spoil, Harm
Antonyms: Restore, Repair, Fix
Example: Severe winds have been battering the north coast.
Sweeping (adjective)
Wide in range or effect. विस्तृत
Synonyms: Extensive, Wide-ranging, Global, Broad
Antonyms: Restricted, Limited, Partial
Example: We cannot recommend any sweeping alterations.
Ogre (noun)
A cruel or terrifying person. राक्षस
Synonyms: Brute, Fiend, Monster, Devil
Antonyms: Philanthropist, Angel
Example: You visit a lot of cities when you're being chased by a giant marketing ogre.
Febrile (adjective)
Characterized by a great deal of nervous excitement or energy. तनावपूर्ण
Synonyms: Nervous, Anxious, Strained, Stressed
Antonyms: Peaceful, Tranquil
Example: The current febrile atmosphere requires cool heads.
Haughtiness (noun)
The appearance or quality of being arrogantly superior and disdainful. अभिमान
Synonyms: Arrogance, Conceit, Hubris, High-handedness
Antonyms: Modesty, Shyness, Humility
Example: ‘She sails into the waves flanked by arrogance, haughtiness and false power.
Badge (noun)
A feature or sign which reveals a particular quality. चिह्न
Synonyms: Sign, Symbol, Signal, Mark
Example: He saw his injuries as a badge of honour.
Implore (verb)
Beg someone earnestly or desperately to do something. प्रार्थना करना
Synonyms: Plead with, Beseech, Ask, Request
Antonyms: Refuse, Turn off
Example: He implored her to change her mind.
Mayhem (noun)
Violent or extreme disorder; chaos. अशांति
Synonyms: Chaos, Turmoil, Disorder, Uproar
Antonyms: Peace, Harmony
Example: High spirits often get out of control and lead to violence and mayhem.
Covenant (noun)
An agreement. अनुबंध
Synonyms: Contract, Compact, Treaty, Bargain, Indenture, Pact
Antonyms: Disagreement, Denial, Refusal
Example: The marriage covenant is the foundation of the family.
The editorial
Source: The Times of India · 15 Apr 2021Visibility has rarely been as hazy as it is today for India’s economic policy makers. Monthly indicators such as industrial output and consumer inflation are worrisome. However, indirect tax collection is higher than expected. Finally, a series of lockdowns imposed by states will surely undo some of the economic gains of the last six months. It’s a challenging period which doesn’t lend itself to standard solutions.
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1. Synonym of Implore
2. Synonym of Badge
3. Synonym of Febrile
4. Antonym of Haughtiness
5. Synonym of Sweeping
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