10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Obfuscate (verb)
To make something less clear and more difficult to understand, usually deliberately. अस्पष्ट करना
Synonyms: Make unclear, Obscure, Cloud, Befog
Antonyms: Clarify, Elucidate, Simplify
Example: A technology that was designed to enhance our already communication-heavy lives now serves to obfuscate.
Substantial (adjective)
Of considerable importance, size, or worth. अच्छी मात्रा में
Synonyms: Considerable, Meaningful, Significant, Notable
Antonyms: Insignificant, Inconsiderable, Unimportant
Example: Substantial numbers of people support the reforms.
Usher (verb)
Show or guide (someone) somewhere. रास्ता दिखाना
Synonyms: Escort, Accompany, Lead the way, Guide
Antonyms: Neglect, Ignore, Disregard
Example: The secretary ushered me into his office.
Expediency (noun)
The quality of being convenient and practical despite possibly being improper or immoral. सुविधा
Synonyms: Convenience, Usefulness, Suitability
Antonyms: Imprudence, Inappropriateness
Example: He acted out of expediency, not principle.
Alleviating (adjective)
Having the ability to reduce or moderate the severity of something. शांतिदायक
Synonyms: Easing, Soothing, Relieving
Antonyms: Worsening, Intensifying
Example: The work is not alleviating the problem, it is making it worse in my eyes.
Mitigation (noun)
The action of reducing the severity, seriousness, or painfulness of something. गम्भीरता कम कर देना
Synonyms: Alleviation, Reduction, Lessening, Diminution
Antonyms: Intensification, Increase
Example: This is a strategy not of flood prevention but of flood mitigation and control.
Streamline (verb)
To make a system, an organization, etc. work better, especially in a way that saves money. सरल एवं कारगर बना देना
Synonyms: Simplify, Rationalize, Consolidate, Facilitate
Antonyms: Complicate, Perplex, Muddle, Mix Up
Example: The company streamlined its operations by removing whole layers of management.
Siphon (verb)
Draw off or transfer over a period of time, especially illegally or unfairly. बेइमानी से निकालना
Synonyms: Remove, Extract, Pump off, Discharge
Antonyms: Fill, Charge
Example: He's been siphoning money off the firm.
Prudential (adjective)
Involving or showing care and forethought, especially in business. चातुर्य पूर्ण
Synonyms: Thrifty, Circumspect, Chary
Antonyms: Incautious, Thoughtless, Inattentive
Example: This is a matter of prudential judgment made by those entrusted with the care of the common good.
Compliance (noun)
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.
The editorial
Source: The Hindu · 12 Oct 2020With corruption likely in pandemic management, the CAG’s audit can ensure checks and balances in the health sector.
The latest India-specific data on COVID-19 infections is alarming. With the nation spending substantial resources to manage the pandemic, what is the role of the supreme audit institution of India, the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India?
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1. Synonym of Expediency
2. Antonym of Usher
3. Synonym of Streamline
4. Antonym of Siphon
5. Synonym of Substantial
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