Scorched earth is terrible politics

The Economic Times

Scorched earth is terrible politics
06,Jan,2021

10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning

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Titular (adjective)

Holding or constituting a purely formal position or title without any real authority. नाममात्र का

Synonyms: Nominal, Official, Ceremonial

Example: The queen is titular head of the Church of England.

Exalted (adjective)

(of a person or their rank or status) at a high or powerful level. उत्कृष्ट

Synonyms: High-ranking, Elevated, Venerable, Esteemed

Antonyms: Unimportant, Insignificant

Example: These exalted personages never seem to tire of a joke however often it is repeated.

Graft (verb)

Combine or integrate (an idea, system, etc.) with another, typically in a way considered inappropriate. जोड़ना

Synonyms: Add, Join, Fasten

Antonyms: Separate, Divide

Example: Old values have been grafted on to a new economic class.

Yearn (verb)

Have an intense feeling of longing for something, typically something that one has lost or been separated from. निराशा

Synonyms: Pine, Crave, Desire, Want

Antonyms: Hate, Dislike

Example: The country is yearning for clean and honest leadership.

Disenchantment (noun)

A feeling of disappointment about someone or something you previously respected or admired. निश्चयपूर्वक कहना

Synonyms: Disillusionment, Discontent, Discouragement, Regret

Antonyms: Blessing, Triumph, Attainment, pleasure

Example: There’s growing disenchantment with the Government.

Predicate (verb)

Declare or affirm (something) as true or existing; postulate or assert. कष्ट देना

Synonyms: Propose, Put forward, Pose, Propound

Antonyms: Deny, Negate, Refute

Example: Every succeeding question was predicated in the assumption that you had answered ‘yes’ to the first question.

Gnaw (verb)

Cause persistent distress or anxiety. फँसाना

Synonyms: Nag, Torture, Trouble

Antonyms: Please, Comfort, Soothe

Example: Doubts about his work and writing gnawed at him.

Ensnare (verb)

Catch in or as in a trap. उल्लास

Synonyms: Capture, Entangle, Entrap

Antonyms: Liberate, Free

Example: They were ensnared in city centre traffic.

Exuberance (noun)

The quality of being full of energy, excitement, and cheerfulness; ebullience. जोटलनसके

Synonyms: Cheerfulness, Jauntiness, Buoyancy, Joy

Antonyms: Dullness, Depression

Example: There is no exuberance or shouts of joy in any of these photographs.

Inevitable (adjective)

That you cannot avoid or prevent. स्वयं की ओर आकर्षित करना

Synonyms: Unavoidable, Certain, Sure, Unpreventable, Bound To Happen

Antonyms: Evitable, Uncertain, Avoidable, Unsure

Example: The ketchup has to be there on every table.

The editorial

Source: The Economic Times · 6 Jan 2021

The controversy over speedy approval for Covaxin developedby Indian Council for Medical Research, National Institute of Virology and Bharat Biotech exemplifies the risk of damage to the nation’s vital interests that single-minded criticism of the government entails. India aspires to be the world’s pharmacy. Bharat Biotech is an established, credible producer of sophisticated vaccines and drugs supplied to the world. Criticism of the government and its processes, carried out in a manner that shakes global confidence in India’s regulatory capability and the integrity of Indian pharma companies, is totally unacceptable.

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Synonyms and antonyms, the way exams ask them. Answers show as you tap.

1. Synonym of Exalted

2. Antonym of Exuberance

3. Synonym of Ensnare

4. Antonym of Gnaw

5. Synonym of Predicate

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