Supreme court chooses right

The Economic Times

Supreme court chooses right
24,Mar,2021

10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning

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Witty (adjective)

Showing or characterized by quick and inventive verbal humour. परिहास युक्त

Synonyms: Amusing, Droll, Chucklesome

Antonyms: Dull, Serious, Grave

Example: He was a witty, engaging, clever man who devoted his life to a political philosophy.

Imprimatur (noun)

Official approval of something, given by a person in a position of authority. अनुमति

Synonyms: Approval, Authorization, Sanction, Approbation

Antonyms: Veto, Rejection, Disapproval, Refusal

Example: The project cannot go ahead without the imprimatur of the Treasury.

Confer (verb)

Grant (a title, degree, benefit, or right). प्रदान करना

Synonyms: Present with, Vest in, Accord to, Endow with

Antonyms: Deprive, Disallow

Example: By this very simple definition, we see that law confers rights.

Slim (adjective)

Crafty, sly, or unscrupulous. कपटपूर्ण

Synonyms: Deceitful, Treacherous, Unscrupulous, Sham

Antonyms: Honest, Truthful, Trustworthy

Example: That's all the mannetjie with the forked tail, bad breath and sulphur body odour is waiting for, slim sales talk.’

Peculiar (adjective)

Strange or unusual, especially in a way that is unpleasant or makes you worried. अजीब

Synonyms: Unusual, Particular, Special, Strange

Antonyms: Ordinary, Common, Familiar

Example: He died in very peculiar circumstances.

Usurp (verb)

To take somebody’s position and/or power without having the right to do this. अन्याय से ले लेना

Synonyms: Seize, Take Over, Arrogate, Appropriate, Wrest

Antonyms: Give in, Capitulate, Yield, Relent

Example: He attempted to usurp the principal’s authority.

Unsolicited (adjective)

Not asked for; given or done voluntarily. अनापेक्षित

Synonyms: Uninvited, Unsought, Unprompted, Unprompted

Antonyms: Required, Desired

Example: I don't buy things at the door, or from an unsolicited phone call.

Convoluted (adjective)

(especially of an argument, story, or sentence) extremely complex and difficult to follow. पेचीदा

Synonyms: Complicated, Byzantine, Intricate

Antonyms: Simple, Uncomplicated

Example: The film is let down by a convoluted plot in which nothing really happens.

Plenipotentiary (noun)

A person, especially a diplomat, invested with the full power of independent action on behalf of their government, typically in a foreign country. दूत

Synonyms: Diplomat, Representative

Example: Once we call an election, who will vote for the West's plenipotentiaries?’

Recourse (noun)

A source of help in a difficult situation. अवलंब

Synonyms: Alternative, Possible course of action, Remedy, Possibility

Example: Surgery may be the only recourse.

The editorial

Source: The Economic Times · 24 Mar 2021

The Supreme Court’s refusal either to extend RBI’s six month moratorium on loans being classified as non-performing or to grant a complete waiver of interest during the moratorium period is welcome. By upholding RBI’s stand against a blanket extension of the loan moratorium it had offered to businesses hurt by the pandemic-induced lockdown, the SC has averted a conflict with the regulator.

Quite sensibly, it has recognised the executive’s right to formulate policy factoring in the relevant concerns. The regulator’s concern that if banks waive the interest on loans, they would be unable to service deposits and meet their own costs is entirely valid. The ruling will help restore credit discipline and improve banking health.

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

1. Synonym of Convoluted

2. Antonym of Usurp

3. Synonym of Peculiar

4. Antonym of Slim

5. Synonym of Plenipotentiary

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