Ramakrishna as lighthouse

The Economic Times

Ramakrishna as lighthouse
27,Feb,2020

10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning

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Caveat (noun)

Meaning- A warning that particular things need to be considered before something can be done. चेतावनी

Synonyms: Warning, Caution, Admonition, Monition

Example: Any discussion of legal action must be preceded by a caveat on costs.

Cohort (noun)

Meaning- A group of people who share a common feature or aspect of behavior. साथी

Synonyms: Comrade, Companion, Partner

Antonyms: Enemy, Foe, Opponent, rival

Example: A cohort of civil servants patiently drafting legislation.

Consensus (noun)

Meaning- A general agreement. सर्वसम्मति

Synonyms: Unanimity, Accord, Concurrence, Agreement

Antonyms: Disagreement, Opposition, Discord, Conflict

Example: There exists a broad political consensus in favour of economic reform.

Spectacular (adjective)

Meaning- Very impressive. शानदार

Synonyms: Breathtaking, Outstanding, Splendid, Impressive

Antonyms: Ordinary, Normal, Common, Usual

Example: The spectacular special effects transformed the simple screenplay into a magnificent film.

Bulge (noun)

Meaning- A sudden temporary increase in the amount of something. वृद्धि

Synonyms: Surge, Upsurge, Rise, Escalation

Antonyms: Decrease, Decline, Reduction

Example: After the war there was a bulge in the birth rate.

Undermine (verb)

Meaning- To make something weaker at the base. क्षीण करना

Synonyms: Weaken, Debilitate, Emasculate, Undercut

Antonyms: Strengthen, Reinforce, Bolster

Example: The incompetence and arrogance of the city’s administration have undermined public confidence in government.

Meticulous (adjective)

Meaning- Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise. अति सावधान

Synonyms: Fastidious, Thorough, Punctilious, Careful

Antonyms: Careless, negligent, Sloppy

Example: He's always meticulous in keeping the records up to date.

Propel (verb)

Meaning- To move, drive or push something forward or in a particular direction. आगे को बढ़ाना

Synonyms: Impel, Move, Motivate, Push

Antonyms: Discourage, Hinder, Pull, Stop

Example: In order to propel the ministry into commission, the church was accepting monetary donations.

Jeopardize (verb)

Meaning- To risk harming or destroying something / somebody. ख़तरे में डालना

Synonyms: Threaten, Endanger, Imperil, Risk

Antonyms: Save, Protect, Guard, Safeguard

Example: He would never do anything to jeopardize his career.

Ailing (adjective)

Meaning- (of a business, government, etc.) having problems and getting weaker. मांदा

Synonyms: Flawed, Deficient, Failing

Antonyms: Healthy, Sound, Strong

Example: A new art gallery will give a boost to this ailing industrial city.

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Source: The Economic Times · 27 Feb 2020

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1. Synonym of Ailing

2. Antonym of Spectacular

3. Synonym of Caveat

4. Antonym of Meticulous

5. Synonym of Propel

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