10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Unseemly (adjective)
Meaning: (of behaviour, etc.) Not polite or suitable for a particular situation. अनुचित
Synonyms: Improper, Indecorous, Unbecoming, Unbefitting
Antonyms: Proper, Seemly, Genteel, Decent
Example: Everyone was shocked by his unseemly conduct.
Espouse (verb)
Meaning: To give your support to a belief, policy, etc. समर्थन करना
Synonyms: Support, Advocate, Champion, Endorse
Antonyms: Oppose, Resist, Counter
Example: They espoused the notion of equal opportunity for all in education.
Peremptorily (adverb)
Meaning: In a way that allows no discussion or refusal. निर्णयात्मक ढंग से
Synonyms: Dictatorially, Arbitrarily, Commandingly, Authoritatively
Antonyms: Meekly, Submissively, Tamely, Timidly
Example: She peremptorily rejected the request.
Seminal (adjective)
Meaning: Very important and having a strong influence on later developments. मौलिक
Synonyms: Influential, Formative, Pivotal, Epoch-Making
Antonyms: Unimportant, Insignificant, Minor, Trivial
Example: His book on social policy proved to be seminal.
Portent (noun)
Meaning: A sign or warning of something that is going to happen in the future, especially when it is something unpleasant. खराब शकुन
Synonyms: Omen, Presage, Augury, Premonition
Antonyms: Doom, Fate
Example: The strikes are viewed as a portent of revolution.
Heed (verb)
Meaning: To pay careful attention to somebody’s advice or warning. ध्यान देना
Synonyms: Notice, Pay Attention, Listen To, Contemplate
Antonyms: Ignore, Overlook, Pass Over, Disregard
Example: He failed to heed our warnings.
Unwarranted (adjective)
Meaning: Not reasonable or necessary. अनाधिकृत
Synonyms: Unreasonable, Unjustifiable, Groundless, Unfounded
Antonyms: Justified, Reasonable, Well – Founded, Sensible
Example: Much of the criticism was totally unwarranted.
Safeguard (verb)
Meaning: Protect from harm or damage with an appropriate measure. बचाव करना
Synonyms: Protect, Shield, Guard, Screen, Watch Over
Antonyms: Expose, Endanger, Imperil, Jeopardize, Compromise
Example: The industry has a duty to safeguard the interests of consumers.
Calibrated (adjective)
Meaning: Carefully assessed, set, or adjusted. आंकना
Synonyms: Evaluated, Judged, Gauged, Appraised
Antonyms: Neglected, Ignored
Example: Core reforms need calibrated policies.
Implicitly (adverb)
Meaning: completely and without any doubt. निःसन्देह
Synonyms: Absolutely, Totally, Completely, Wholly
Antonyms: Partly, Partially, Somewhat
Example: I trust John implicitly.
The editorial
Source: The Economic Times · 25 Dec 2019ET 500 highlights remarkable PSE performanceThe marked stock market rally with the benchmark BSE Sensex quoting at all-time highs, in the midst of a severe economic slowdown, points to the triumph of expectations over lacklustre data, and much more as per Monday’s ET 500 2019 analysis. True, the rally has been concentrated in large caps. But select growth stocks have made a difference, including turnaround public sector scrips, and the top wealth creators have led with innovation.
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1. Synonym of Unwarranted
2. Antonym of Peremptorily
3. Synonym of Heed
4. Antonym of Calibrated
5. Synonym of Seminal
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