10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Exult (verb)
Feel or show triumphant elation or jubilation. हर्षित होना
Synonyms: Rejoice, Be jubilant, Be elated, Be overjoyed
Antonyms: Grieve, Bemoan, Lament
Example: You were exulting in your position as a leader in the front of the pack.
Rife (adjective)
(especially of something undesirable) of common occurrence. प्रचलित
Synonyms: Widespread, Universal, Common, Extensive
Antonyms: Uncommon, Limited, Deficient
Example: Male chauvinism was rife in medicine.
Shroud (verb)
Cover or envelop so as to conceal from view. ढांकना
Synonyms: Cover, Envelope, Wrap, Veil
Antonyms: Uncover, Expose, Show
Example: His family background is shrouded in mystery.
Modicum (noun)
A fairly small amount, especially of something good or pleasant. थोड़ा
Synonyms: Little bit, Small amount, Dash, Particle, Fragment, Iota
Antonyms: Lot, Whole, Total, Entirety
Example: His statement had a modicum of truth.
Turnaround (noun)
An abrupt or unexpected change, especially one that results in a more favourable situation. परिवर्तन
Synonyms: Change, Move
Example: The turnaround is the result of an attitude change at the club and not just from the players
Conundrum (noun)
A confusing problem or question that is very difficult to solve. समस्या
Synonyms: Problem, Difficult Question, Quandary
Antonyms: Blessing, Boon, Benison, Grace
Example: One of the most difficult conundrums for the experts.
Acquiescence (noun)
The reluctant acceptance of something without protest. सहमति
Synonyms: Consent, Agreement, Concurrence, Assent
Antonyms: Disagreement, Denial, Defiance
Example: Overall, European acquiescence in the campaign can be taken for granted.
Envisage (verb)
To imagine what will happen in the future. परिकल्पना करना
Synonyms: Foresee, Envision, Contemplate, Predict, Visualise
Antonyms: Disregard, Neglect, Ignore, Overlook
Example: It is envisaged that the talks will take place in the spring.
Convene (verb)
Come or bring together for a meeting or activity. एकत्र होना
Synonyms: Assemble, Gather, Muster, Collect, Summon, Come Together
Antonyms: Disperse, Scatter, Split, Dissemble
Example: He had convened a secret meeting of military personnel.
Cessation (noun)
The fact or process of ending or being brought to an end. विराम
Synonyms: Ending, Termination, Ceasing, Suspension
Antonyms: Continuation, Commencement, Beginning
Example: Apologies for the sudden cessation of in-depth critical analysis.
The editorial
Source: The Economic Times · 11 Mar 2021Should Sebi allow special purpose acquisition companies (Spacs) to be set up in India, in addition to the Innovators’ Growth Platform it already has in place and proposes to refine, to help startups go public with minimal fuss? There is perhaps merit in giving companies and investors one more option to marry capital in search of returns with ideas for creating new value and growth, with the rider that Sebi could attach the requirement of a decent track record for the sponsor of a new Spac.
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1. Synonym of Turnaround
2. Antonym of Conundrum
3. Synonym of Acquiescence
4. Antonym of Convene
5. Synonym of Modicum
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