Military reboot

The Times of India

Military reboot
14,Aug,2019

10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning

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Cursory (adjective)

Hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed. शीघ्रता या असावधानी से किया हुआ

Synonyms: Perfunctory, Superficial, Desultory, Slapdash

Antonyms: Thorough, Painstaking, Meticulous

Example: After doing a cursory head count, Claire realized that two of the campers were not in their tents.

Envisage (verb)

To imagine something that has not happened or does not exist. परिकल्पना करना

Synonyms: Visualize, Envision, Imagine, Aticipate

Example: I cannot envisage what the circumstances will be in twenty years' time.

Inherently (adverb)

In a permanent, essential, or characteristic way. सहज रूप से

Synonyms: Intrinsically, Innately, Immanent

Antonyms: Adventitious, Extrinsic, Extraneous

Example: Masonry is extraordinarily satisfactory in its way but it is inherently heavy and immobile.

Lofty (adjective)

Of imposing height. ऊंचा

Synonyms: Towering, Soaring, Sky-High

Antonyms: Low, Short

Example: The lofty mountains were crowned with snow.

Horrendous (noun)

Extremely unpleasant, horrifying, or terrible. भयानक

Synonyms: Horrible, Dreadful, Appalling, Odious

Antonyms: Delightful, Pleasant, Agreeable, Charming

Example: Four hundred people died in the horrendous plane crash that happened over the weekend.

Prompt (adjective)

Done without delay. शीघ्र

Synonyms: Immediate, Instant, Instantaneous, Expeditious, Punctual

Antonyms: Late, Tardy, Slow, Delayed

Example: She would have died but for the prompt action of two ambulance men.

Sustainable (adjective)

Capable of continuing for a long time at the same level. लंबे समय तक चल सकने वाला

Synonyms: Maintainable, Supportable, Tenable, Bearable

Antonyms: Untenable, Unsustainable

Example: A line of argument that is probably not sustainable in a public forum against skilled debaters.

Groaning (adjective)

A crying out in grief. कराहना

Synonyms: Wail, Moan, Whine, Whimper, Grunt

Example: Jason let out a groan when he tried to stand on the sprained ankle.

Unambiguous (adjective)

Clear and with only one possible meaning. स्पष्ट

Synonyms: Clear, Univocal, Explicit, Definite

Antonyms: Ambiguous, Vague, Obscure

Example: Reading the unambiguous article, the editor was glad to have found an author that is clear and concise.

Abstract (adjective)

Existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical or concrete existence. सार

Synonyms: Theoretical, Conceptual, Ideal

Antonyms: Real, Actual, Material, Factual

Example: If you go to the designer with an abstract idea, it will be difficult for him to create the wedding dress you desire.

The editorial

Source: The Times of India · 14 Aug 2019

Downsizing and integration ought to be the buzzwords across services.

In a push for reforms of the army, plans have been drawn up to reduce the force’s manpower by around 27,000 soldiers in organisations that are not part of its regular field formations. There are about 1.75 lakh officers and soldiers currently deployed in organisations ranging from Military Engineer Services and National Cadet Corps to Territorial Army and Sainik Schools. Reducing their manpower will save around Rs 1,600 crore in revenue expenditure. Such downsizing is desperately needed as the budget for weapons modernisation remains very tight. As much as 83% of the army’s annual budgetary outlay is devoted only to day-to-day running costs and salaries.

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1. Synonym of Sustainable

2. Antonym of Abstract

3. Synonym of Horrendous

4. Antonym of Prompt

5. Synonym of Groaning

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