10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Exaggeration (noun)
A statement that represents something as better or worse than it really is. अतिशयोक्ति
Synonyms: Amplification, Over-emphasis, Magnification
Antonyms: Minimizing, Lessening
Example: Police have misinterpreted facts and made exaggerations that are misleading.
Deliberately (adverb)
Consciously and intentionally. जान-बूझकर
Synonyms: Intentionally, Purposefully, Wittingly
Antonyms: Accidentally, Unexpectedly, Inadvertently
Example: She would never have deliberately taken her own life.
Defray (verb)
To give somebody back the money that they have spent on something. चुकाना
Synonyms: Pay for, Meet, Square, Clear
Antonyms: Withhold, Deprive
Example: While he was in prison his house and its furniture were sold to defray his debts.
Substantial (adjective)
Of considerable importance, size, or worth. अच्छीमात्रामें
Synonyms: Considerable, Meaningful, Significant, Notable
Antonyms: Insignificant, Inconsiderable, Unimportant
Example: Substantial numbers of people support the reforms.
Relegate (verb)
To give somebody a lower or less important position, rank, etc. than before. निर्वासित कर देना
Synonyms: Downgrade, Demote, Move down, Put down, Lower
Antonyms: Promote, Raise, Push, Encourage
Example: She was then relegated to the role of assistant.
Back-Burner (verb)
Postpone consideration of or action on. ठंडे बस्ते में
Synonyms: Delay, Defer, Put back
Example: Our expansion plans will have to be back-burnered in the current economic climate.
Arbitrary (adjective)
(of power or a ruling body) unrestrained and autocratic in the use of authority. मनमाना
Synonyms: Peremptory, Despotic, Tyrannical
Example: A right of access to a court is one of the checks on the danger of arbitrary power.
Concede (verb)
Admit or agree that something is true after first denying or resisting it. स्वीकार करना
Synonyms: Acknowledge, Admit, Cede
Antonyms: Deny, Reject, Refuse
Example: He reluctantly conceded me the point.
Statute (noun)
A written law passed by a legislative body. अधिनियम
Synonyms: Law, Regulation, Enactment, Bill
Example: Rules are written to reflect the statutes passed in legislation.
Promulgate (verb)
To announce a new law or system officially or publicly. एलान करना
Synonyms: Put into effect, Enact, Enforce, Implement, Pass
Antonyms: Withhold, Refrain, Suppress
Example: The surcharge was imposed under the country's emergency regulations promulgated in May.
The editorial
Source: One Liner · 2 Oct 20212. RBI takes Indian Overseas Bank out of Prompt corrective Action framework
(आरबीआई ने इंडियन ओवरसीज बैंक को त्वरित सुधारात्मक कार्रवाई ढांचे से बाहर निकाला)
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1. Synonym of Arbitrary
2. Antonym of Deliberately
3. Synonym of Statute
4. Antonym of Defray
5. Synonym of Relegate
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