10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Surveillance (noun)
Meaning: Close observation, especially of a suspected spy or criminal. चौकसी रखना
Synonyms: Observation, Close Watch, Scrutiny, Supervision, Lookout
Antonyms: Ignorance, Negligence, Carelessness, Inobservance
Example: The police are keeping the suspects under constant surveillance.
Thwart (verb)
Meaning: Prevent (someone) from accomplishing something; oppose (a plan, attempt, or ambition) successfully. बाधा डालना, नकाम बनाना
Synonyms: Hinder, Foil, Impede, Balk
Antonyms: Assist, Facilitate, Expedite, Aid
Example: We must thwart his malevolent schemes.
Nurture (verb)
Meaning: To help somebody/something to develop and be successful. विकसित करना
Synonyms: Promote, Cultivate, Stimulate, Foster
Antonyms: Discourage, Inhibit, Hinder, Dispirit
Example: My father nurtured my love of art’.
Defer (verb)
Meaning: Put off (an action or event) to a later time. टालना
Synonyms: Postpone, Put off, Adjourn, Hold off, Carry over
Antonyms: Continue, Carry Out, Hurry, Expedite,
Example: They deferred the decision until February
Offset (verb)
Meaning: To balance one effect against an opposing effect, so that there is no great difference as a result. प्रभावहीन करना
Synonyms: Balance, Counterpoise, Compensate, Equipoise
Antonyms: Aid, Assist, Support, Uphold
Example: Prices have risen in order to offset the increased cost of materials.
Understate (verb)
Meaning: To state that something is smaller, less important or less serious than it really is. कम महत्व देना
Synonyms: Diminish, Belittle, Play Down, Minimise
Antonyms: Exaggerate, Overvalue, Amplify, Magnify, Overrate
Example: It would be a mistake to understate the seriousness of the problem.
Blossom (verb)
Meaning: To become healthier, confident or successful. फलना-फ़ूलना
Synonyms: Thrive, Burgeon, Flourish, Prosper
Antonyms: Die, Fade, Wither
Example: She has visibly blossomed over the last few months.
Compound (verb)
Meaning: Make (something bad) worse; intensify the negative aspects of. और बिगाड़ देना
Synonyms: Worsen, Aggravate, Exacerbate, Intensify
Antonyms: Relieve, Mitigate, Ameliorate, Alleviate,
Example: The problems were compounded by severe food shortages.
Stagnate (verb)
Meaning: Cease developing; become inactive or dull. गतिहीन होना, विकसित न होना
Synonyms: Languish, Vegetate, Idle, Fester, Rot
Antonyms: Progress, Advance, Evolve, Grow
Example: Everyone needs new challenges. Otherwise you just stagnate.
Unleash (verb)
Meaning: Cause (a strong or violent force) to be released or become unrestrained. लगाम हटाना; स्वतंत्र करना
Synonyms: Uncheck, Unbridle, Set Free, Let Loose
Antonyms: Restrain, Suppress, Contain, Hold Back
Example: The vice president unleashed a furious attack on leading Democratic representatives in Congress.
The editorial
Source: The Times of India · 25 Jan 2020China may be using technology for surveillance, but it has also created a new engine of growth.
Landing in Shanghai recently, I found myself in the middle of a tech revolution remarkable in its sweep. The passport scanner addresses visitors in their native tongues. Payment apps have replaced cash. Outsiders trying to use paper money get blank stares from store clerks.
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1. Synonym of Unleash
2. Antonym of Offset
3. Synonym of Compound
4. Antonym of Nurture
5. Synonym of Defer
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