10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Contemplate (verb)
To think about whether you should do something, or how you should do something. चिंतन करना
Synonyms: Think about, Consider, Ponder
Antonyms: Disregard, Discard, Ignore
Example: The explanation is still worrying to contemplate.
Rattle (verb)
Make (someone) nervous, worried, or irritated. घबड़ा देना
Synonyms: Unnerve, Disconcert, Fluster, Frighten
Antonyms: Soothe, Appease, Comfort
Example: People being loud on public transport really rattles me for some reason.
Skittish (adjective)
Likely to change suddenly. अस्थिर
Synonyms: Unpredictable, Uncertain, Inconstant, Variable
Antonyms: Unvarying, Reliable
Example: There is a scenario of skittish financial markets.
Sheer (adjective)
Complete and not mixed with anything else. पूर्णतया
Synonyms: Utter, Complete, Absolute, Total, Downright, Thorough
Antonyms: Incomplete, Partial, Limited, Fractional
Example: It is difficult to convey the sheer complexity of the situation
Savvy (adjective)
Shrewd and knowledgeable; having common sense and good judgement. व्यावहारिक ज्ञान रखना
Synonyms: Shrewd, Canny, Sharp-witted, Astute
Antonyms: Naïve, Unintelligent
Example: Many of us pride ourselves on being savvy enough to spot a fake.
Weather (verb)
Withstand (a difficulty or danger). बदलना
Synonyms: Survive, Come through, Outlive
Antonyms: Give in, Refuse
Example: This year has tested industry's ability to weather recession.
Scourge (noun)
A person or thing that causes trouble, difficulty or mental pain. अभिशाप
Synonyms: Curse, Bane, Affliction, Plague
Antonyms: Blessing, Boon, Benefit
Example: Although I love to see the butterflies fluttering around my flowers, the caterpillars that they come from are a scourge on my garden.
Underlying (adjective)
Important in a situation but not always easily noticed or stated clearly. बुनियादी
Synonyms: Fundamental, Basic, Prime, Primary
Antonyms: Secondary, Refined
Example: The underlying assumption is that the amount of money available is limited.
Choppy (adjective)
(of a sea, lake, or river) having many small waves. तरंगित
Synonyms: Rough, Turbulent, Stormy
Example: The rough crossing in the cold and choppy waters from the U.K. to the shores of North America took 10 days.
Substantial (adjective)
Of considerable importance, size, or worth. अच्छी मात्रा में
Synonyms: Considerable, Meaningful, Significant, Notable
Antonyms: Insignificant, Inconsiderable, Unimportant
Example: Substantial numbers of people support the reforms.
The editorial
Source: The Economic Times · 25 Mar 2021The Centre’s new motor vehicle scrappage policy can be sensible, provided it is implemented right. Older vehicles contribute disproportionately to tailpipe emissions and guzzle fuel. Recycling unfit, road-unworthy vehicles would have considerable economic benefits, too, provided the import duty on steel scrap is kept at the same level as on steel, to allow a domestic scrap industry to develop.
The policy calls for mandatory road fitness tests for commercial vehicles that are 15 years old. For other vehicles, the timeline is 20 years. Re-registration would now be a requirement for older vehicles. The way ahead, surely, is to incentivise regular testing and engine maintenance to purposefully stem pollution levels.
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1. Synonym of Contemplate
2. Antonym of Sheer
3. Synonym of Underlying
4. Antonym of Weather
5. Synonym of Savvy
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