10 words from this editorial with Hindi meaning
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Diplomacy (noun)
The art of dealing with people in a sensitive and tactful way/ the profession, activity, or skill of managing international relations. कूटनीति/व्यवहार-कुशलता
Synonyms: delicacy, diplomacy, discreetness, statecraft, statesmanship, diplomatic negotiations.
Antonyms: ignorance, bad manners, impoliteness, rudeness.
Example: They were hopeful that diplomacy would help to avoid a war between the countries.
Mutual (adjective)
Held in common by two or more parties. पारस्परिक/आपसी
Synonyms: Reciprocal, Common, Fraternal, Internecine, Conjoint, Correlative.
Antonyms: Dissociated, Distinct, Separate, Unshared.
Example: Attempts to reach a mutually agreeable solution to the conflict have ended in disaster.
Albeit (adjective)
Though/ a conjunction used to denote contradictions. यद्यपि/ हालांकि
Synonyms: Though, Although, Albeit, Even Though, Even If, Inasmuch As.
Antonyms: Admitting, Agreeing.
Example: I am a huge fan of Madonna’s music, albeit I do not own any of her albums.
Fleeting (adjective)
Lasting for a very short time/ occurring for only a brief time. क्षणिक/ सूक्ष्मता से
Synonyms: brief, transient, short-lived, short, momentary, transitory, ephemeral.
Antonyms: enduring, lasting, lengthy, long-lived, permanent, perpetual, constant.
Example: Now that my daughter’s fleeting interest in ballet has passed, I no longer have to be her chauffeur.
Paradigm (noun)
A typical example or model of something. उदाहरण/मिसाल
Synonyms: Example, Instance, Illustration, Paradigm, Lesson, Paragon
Antonyms: Real , Original One, Genuine.
Example: After the terrorist attack, the government created a new paradigm for domestic security.
Pledge (noun)
A solemn promise or undertaking. संकल्प/ प्रतिज्ञा
Synonyms: Promise, Undertaking, Vow, Word, Commitment, Assurance, Oath.
Antonyms: Breach, Break.
Example: The federal government has pledged to increase its foreign aid to the war-torn region.
Abide by (verb)
To follow the instructions. का पालन करना/ पर दृढ़ या अटल रहना
Synonyms: Honor, Observe, Respect, Comply, Follow.
Antonyms: Disobey, Dissuade, Condemn, Deny, Disallow, Disapprove, Oppose.
Example: It is a good thing that most drivers abide by the rules of theroad.
Stumble upon (verb)
To get expected luckily or suddenly. संयोग से मिलना या पाना
Synonyms: Bump Into, Discover, Notice, Uncover, Unearth, Happen Upon, Meet Upon.
Antonyms: Miss, Neglect, Ignore, Forgo.
Example: The jury suddenly stumbled upon at the decision of acquittal from guilty as the new forensic reports came out.
Astounding (adjective)
Surprisingly impressive or notable. चकित करनेवाला
Synonyms: astonishing, bewildered, puzzled.
Antonyms: normal, simple, straight.
Example: It is 1000 times the size of our sun and rushes through space toward Virgo at the astounding rate of ninety miles a second.
Triumph (noun)
A great victory or achievement. जीत
Synonyms: Victory, Win, Conquest, Success; Achievement; Ascendancy, Mastery.
Antonyms: Failure, Forfeit, Loss.
Example: On Tuesday, we will have a party to celebrate Michelle’s career triumph of being promoted to general manager.
The editorial
Source: The Economic Times · 13 Nov 2016The stunning victory of Donald Trump in the US presidential elections requires that the Narendra Modi government step up energy diplomacy (कूटनीति/व्यवहार-कुशलता) with the incoming administration for mutual (पारस्परिक/आपसी) benefit. President-elect Trump has stated, albeit (यद्यपि/हालांकि) only in fleeting (क्षणिक/ सूक्ष्मता से) detail, that while he is open to the idea of green and renewable energy, he would not go out of his way to speed up the paradigm (उदाहरण/मिसाल) shift away from fossil fuels, including coal, if American jobs are at stake.
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1. Synonym of Stumble upon
2. Antonym of Mutual
3. Synonym of Diplomacy
4. Antonym of Paradigm
5. Synonym of Abide by
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