On fodder shortage policy makers must look beyond the short term

The Indian Express

15 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning

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Signify (verb)

To be a sign of something. सूचित करना

Synonyms: Indicate, Denote, Mean, Betoken

Antonyms: Conceal, Generalize, Hide, Bottle up

Example: A siren could signify almost anything.

Assent (noun)

Official agreement to or approval of something. सहमति

Synonyms: Consent, Approval, Agreement, Acquiescence

Antonyms: Dissent, Rejection, Disagree, Squabble

Example: He noted general assent in the Committee.

Controversial (adjective)

Causing a lot of angry public discussion and disagreement. विवादास्पद

Synonyms: Contentious, Debatable, Disputable, Arguable

Antonyms: Agreeable, Incontrovertible, Peaceful, Undisputed

Example: Big game hunting has long been a controversial topic.

Affirm (verb)

To state clearly or publicly that something is true or that you support something strongly. पुष्टि

Synonyms: Assert, Declare, Confirm, State

Antonyms: Deny, Negate, Contradict, Challenge

Example: It is sufficient to affirm that the category exists.

Whittling (verb)

To form a piece of wood, etc. into a particular shape by cutting small pieces from it. व्हिटलिंग

Synonyms: Carve, Prune, Trim, Cut back

Antonyms: Enhance, Improve, Increase, Strengthen

Example: He's whittling on a piece of wood.

Aspiration (noun)

A strong desire to have or do something. महत्वाकांक्षा

Synonyms: Ambition, Desire, Dream, Hope

Antonyms: Laziness, Dislike, Detestation, Hate

Example: Democracy is a profound aspiration of all peoples.

Sparingly (adverb)

In a way that is careful to use or give only a little of something. संयम

Synonyms: Meagerly, Moderately, Frugally, Slenderly

Antonyms: Amply, Liberally, Unreservedly, Richly

Example: They should be used sparingly and only if necessary.

Immunity (noun)

The body’s ability to avoid or not be affected by infection and disease. प्रतिरोधकता

Synonyms: Exemption, Freedom, Dispensation, Resistance

Antonyms: Vulnerability, Susceptibility, greed, Weakness

Example: No immunity should be granted to such individuals.

Militate (verb)

To prevent something; to make it difficult for something to happen or exist मिलिटेट

Synonyms: Discourage, Hinder, have effect, Prevent

Antonyms: Discourage, Hinder, Have effect, Prevent

Example: Two factors militate against quick adjustments.

Unsustainable (adjective)

That cannot be continued at the same level, rate, etc. अस्थिर

Synonyms: Untenable, Indefensible, Unjustifiable, Unverifiable

Antonyms: Sustainable, Feasible, Tenable, Justifiable

Example: It's unsustainable above 80 degrees.

Woefully (adverb)

To a very bad or serious degree. बुरी तरह

Synonyms: Deplorably, Lamentably, Sadly, Unhappily

Antonyms: All right, Alright, Cheerfully, Admirably

Example: 'm afraid my best is woefully insufficient.

Piecemeal (adjective)

Done or happening gradually at different times and often in different ways, rather than carefully planned at the beginning. टुकड़ों में

Synonyms: Little by little, Gradually, Bit by bit, Fragmentary

Antonyms: Completely, All of a sudden, At once, In a flash

Example: The regulation is piecemeal and unfocused.

Bandwidth (noun)

a band of frequencies used for sending electronic signals. बैंडविड्थ

Synonyms: Baud, Capacity, Throughput, Transmission capacity

Antonyms: Blade of grass, Finite number of, Handful of, Insignificant amount

Example: Minimize bandwidth demands and backup windows.

Accusation (noun)

A statement saying that you think a person is guilty of doing something wrong or illegal; the fact of accusing somebody आरोप

Synonyms: Charge, Allegation, Indictment, Arraignment

Antonyms: Apology, Defense, Congrats, Praise

Example: An anonymous accusation cannot hurt him.

Consultation (noun)

The act of discussing something with somebody or with a group of people before making a decision about it. परामर्श

Synonyms: Discussion, Conference, Interview, Meeting

Antonyms: Abandonment, Bafflegab, Carelessness, Dereliction

Example: A simple consultation was therefore necessary.

The editorial

Source: The Indian Express · 7 Oct 2022

The fodder and feed situation should look better from here on. But, there can be no nutritional security for India without long-term feed security for its livestock and poultry.

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Quick quiz: 5 questions on these words

Synonyms and antonyms, the way exams ask them. Answers show as you tap.

1. Synonym of Bandwidth

2. Antonym of Whittling

3. Synonym of Woefully

4. Antonym of Militate

5. Synonym of Controversial

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