10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Bruised (adjective)
(of a person's feelings) hurt. आहत
Synonyms: Hurt, Damaged, Contused, Harmed
Antonyms: Unhurt, Unaffected
Example: They're nursing some bruised pride following the first defeat of the tour.
Rein (noun)
The power to direct and control. बाग-डोर
Synonyms: Control, Govern, Curb, Command
Antonyms: Powerlessness, Weakness, Incapability
Example: A new chairperson will soon take over the reins.
Erosion (noun)
The gradual destruction or diminution of something. अपरदन
Synonyms: Abrasion, Wearing away, Weathering, Scraping away
Antonyms: Build up, Reconstruction
Example: Many see these security measures as an erosion of civil liberties.
Modest (adjective)
(of an amount, rate, or level) relatively moderate, limited, or small. मामूली
Synonyms: Moderate, Acceptable, Fair, Unexceptional
Antonyms: Substantial, Significant, Huge
Example: Their boards give them stock options but in relatively modest amounts.
Persist (verb)
Continue to exist. बना रहना
Synonyms: Continue, Hold on, Keep on, Endure
Antonyms: Cease, Discontinue
Example: Avoiding the food is the only way to avoid symptoms while the sensitivity persists.
Resort (verb)
Turn to and adopt (a course of action, especially an extreme or undesirable one) so as to resolve a difficult situation. प्रयोग करना
Synonyms: Have recourse to, Turn to, Employ
Antonyms: Misuse, Abstain
Example: Despite their differences, there is no reason the two sides should have to resort to force to resolve the matter.
Spectacular (adjective)
Very impressive. शानदार
Synonyms: Striking, Breath-Taking, Splendid, Sensational
Antonyms: Unimpressive, Mediocre, Ordinary
Example: The special effects were quite spectacular.
Curtail (verb)
Reduce in extent or quantity. कम करना
Synonyms: Reduce, Lessen, Diminish, Truncate, Shrink, Decrease
Antonyms: Extend, Lengthen, Increase, Expand, Raise
Example: Spending on books has been severely curtailed.
Garner (verb)
To obtain or collect something such as information, support, etc. एकत्रकरना
Synonyms: Accumulate, Amass, Assemble, Gather
Antonyms: Disperse, Dissipate, Scatter
Example: All the information that we garnered has been kept on file.
Stance (noun)
The attitude of a person or organization towards something; a standpoint. रवैया
Synonyms: Stand, Point of view, Opinion, Outlook
Example: In particular, his robust stance on discipline is very welcome.
The editorial
Source: One Liner · 5 Feb 20211. The Governor of Reserve Bank of India, Shaktikanta Das, recently announced that the central bank will set up a 24*7 helpline platform in order to strengthen the digital payment services in India. This announcement was made through the Statement on Development and Regulatory policy.
2. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has recently decided to set up an expert committee on Urban Co-operative Banks (UCBs). The committee is being set in accordance with the provisions of the Banking Regulation (Amendment) Act, 2020. The act became applicable to the Primary or the Urban Co-operative Banks (UCBs) from June 26, 2020.
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1. Synonym of Bruised
2. Antonym of Persist
3. Synonym of Erosion
4. Antonym of Modest
5. Synonym of Stance
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