10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Paradoxically (adverb)
In a seemingly absurd or self-contradictory way. विरोधाभासी तरीके से
Synonyms: Absurdly, Incongruously, Illogically
Antonyms: Normally, Logically
Example: Each panel has a visual autonomy that, paradoxically, enhances the painting's sense of unity.
Dent (verb)
Have an adverse effect on. काटना
Synonyms: Diminish, Weaken, Undermine
Antonyms: Boost, Bulge
Example: DVD sales may already be denting the box office.
Murmuring (noun)
A subdued or private expression of discontent or dissatisfaction. विरोध
Synonyms: Protesting, Objection, Grumbling
Example: During the week there had been murmurings of discontent from some quarters.
Telling (adjective)
Having a strong or important effect. प्रभावशाली
Synonyms: Effective, Revealing, Significant, Weighty
Antonyms: Ineffective, Unimportant, Unconvincing, Insignificant
Example: These professional hazards have a telling effect on their health conditions.
Folklore (noun)
The traditional beliefs, customs, and stories of a community, passed through the generations by word of mouth. पौराणिक बातें
Synonyms: Mythology, Lore, Tradition
Example: A number of essays are especially relevant for folklore studies.
Denounce (verb)
Publicly declare to be wrong or evil. निंदाकरना
Synonyms: Condemn, Censure, Vilify, Stigmatize
Antonyms: Praise, Approve, Commend
Example: The project was denounced as a scandalous waste of public money.
Perforce (adverb)
Used to express necessity or inevitability. विवशतापूर्वक
Synonyms: Necessarily, Unavoidably, Inevitably
Antonyms: Unnecessarily, Needlessly
Example: Any modern understanding of the history of the region must perforce rely on the oral traditions.
Insulate (verb)
To protect somebody/something from unpleasant experiences or influences. बचाना
Synonyms: Protect, Safeguard, Defend, Shelter
Antonyms: Desegregate, Integrate, Release
Example: Until now the industry has been insulated from economic realities.
Trump (verb)
To beat something that somebody says or does by saying or doing something even better. पछाड़ देना से बढ़ कर होना
Synonyms: Surpass, Outshine, Outperform, Eclipse, Upstage
Antonyms: Lose, Fail, Fall behind, Surrender
Example: They were trumped by another firm that made a lower bid.
Cynical (adjective)
Not believing that something good will happen or that something is important. संशयात्मक
Synonyms: Sceptical, Doubtful, Distrustful, Unbelieving, Suspicious
Antonyms: Trusting, Hopeful, Believing
Example: I'm a bit cynical about the benefits of the plan.
The editorial
Source: The Hindu · 13 Nov 2021Five years on, the trajectory of the policy demonstrates that popular narratives can trump economic facts.
Popular narratives play a much bigger role in economic policymaking than economists and policymakers acknowledge. If, indeed, these narratives are grounded more in myth than reality, the impact of such policy can be devastating. The demonetisation of high-value currency in India in 2016 is a classic case of policy based on faulty narratives. Paradoxically, the failure of the policy does not appear to dent the narrative and, consequently, there is very little price to pay for its failure.
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1. Synonym of Cynical
2. Antonym of Dent
3. Synonym of Insulate
4. Synonym of Murmuring
5. Synonym of Folklore
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