Prepare for storms and their aftermath

The Economic Times

Prepare for storms and their aftermath
05,May,2018

10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning

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Reinstate (verb)

Restore (someone or something) to their former position or state. पुनः स्थापित करना, बहाल करना

Synonyms: Restore, Re-Establish, Replace, Return, Reinstitute, Reinstall

Antonyms: Annul, Cancel, Repeal, Rescind, Displace

Example: A month after being unfairly dismissed, he was reinstated in his job.

Prejudicial (adjective)

Harmful to someone or something. हानिकारक, नुक़सानदेह

Synonyms: Detrimental, Damaging, Injurious, Harmful, Disadvantageous, Unfavourable, Hurtful, Inimical, Deleterious, Nocuous

Antonyms: Benign, Harmless, Hurtless, Innocent, Innocuous, Inoffensive, Safe

Example: Rioting and protests that result in violence are prejudicial to keeping the peace.

Commemorate (verb)

To remember someone or something by means of a special action or ceremony, or a specially created object. स्मरणोत्सव मनाना, स्मरण करना

Synonyms: Celebrate, Pay Tribute, Pay Homage, Honour, Remember, Recognize, Acknowledge, Observe, Mark, Memorialize, Immortalize

Antonyms: Forget, Ignore, Neglect, Overlook, Disregard, Dishonor

Example: A statue has been built to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the poet's birthday.

Bring to light (idiom)

To reveal something, or make something known. स्पष्ट हो जाना, खुलासा करना

Synonyms: Reveal, Disclose, Expose, Uncover, Unveil, Manifest, Unearth

Antonyms: Hide, Conceal, Cover, Suppress, Keep Secret

Example: Discrepancies in the yearly budget report brought to light corruption in the company.

Procurement (noun)

The process by which an organization buys the products or services it needs from other organizations. किसी चीज़ की प्राप्ति या खरीदी करना

Synonyms: Acquisition, Acquirement, Purchase, Obtaining, Attainment

Antonyms: Sale, Selling, Removal, Loss

Example: The secretary of defense argued in favor of increasing the budget for procurement of military supplies.

Frivolous (adjective)

Of little or no weight, worth, or importance; not worthy of serious notice: तुच्छ

Synonyms: Flippant, Glib, Waggish, Facetious, Fatuous, Inane, Shallow, Superficial, Senseless, Thoughtless, Ill-Considered, Non-Serious

Antonyms: Serious, Practical, Important, Sensible, Solemn

Example: In fact, even today, I doubt my parents would spend money on items they would consider frivolous and useless.’.

Ambit (noun)

The range or limits of the influence of something. सीमा, दायरा

Synonyms: Extent, Radius, Range, Reach, Scope, Boundary, Circumscription, Limit, Margin, Perimeter

Example: Her case falls within the ambit of moral law.

Veracity (noun)

The quality of being true, honest, or accurate: सच्चाई

Synonyms: Truthfulness, Accurateness, Correctness, Exactness, Preciseness, Realism, Authenticity, Righteousness, Virtuousness

Antonyms: Deceit, Dishonesty, Mendacity, Falsity, Untruthfulness, Inexactness

Example: The police were instructed to investigate the veracity of the claims.

Shoddy (adjective)

To describe a product or someone's work as shoddy, it means that it has been made or done carelessly or badly. बेढंगा, घटिया

Synonyms: Poor-quality, Inferior, Low-grade, Cheap, Tawdry, Trashy, Gimcrack, Careless, Sloppy, slipshod, Scrappy, Hasty, Negligent, Cursory

Antonyms: Well made, Careful, Fine, Respectable, Refined, Superior, First-class, Polished

Example: Many years of shoddy work has resulted in the pathetic shape of city roads.

Testament (noun)

Something presented in support of the truth or accuracy of a claim. प्रमाण, साक्षी

Synonyms: Testimony, Witness, Evidence, Proof

Antonyms: Disproof Assumption, Surmise, Conjecture

Example: It is a testament to his strength of will that he has recovered so quickly.

The editorial

Source: The Economic Times · 5 May 2018

The sand and thunder storms that hit swathes of western and northern parts of the country on Wednesday proved particularly devastating for Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan. Excessive heating, availability of moisture and instability in the atmosphere were factors that contributed to storm. Given that the average global temperatures are rising, there is a likelihood such storms will recur with greater frequency and intensity. The Indian Meteorological Department has already projected that temperatures in India will be anywhere between 0.5 degrees and 1 degree Centigrade higher than last year. The enhanced likelihood of disaster calls for greater resilience and a robust response mechanism.

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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 Shoddy

2. Antonym of Veracity

3. Synonym of Bring to light

4. Synonym of Ambit

5. Synonym of Testament

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