10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Distinct (adjective)
Easily or clearly heard, seen, felt, etc. अलग
Synonyms: Clear, Separate, Different, Obvious
Antonyms: Like, Similar, Hazy, Vague
Example: Attempts to define a distinct Canadian identity.
Precarious (adjective)
Not safe or certain. अनिश्चित
Synonyms: Risky, Hazardous, Dangerous, Perilous
Antonyms: Secure, Safe, Strong, Stable
Example: European banks are in a more precarious situation.
Linkage (noun)
The act of linking things. कड़ी
Synonyms: Link, Connection, Relationship, Linking
Antonyms: Disconnection, Disunion, Avulsion, Breakup
Example: Only the presence of genetic linkage was examined.
Cluster (noun)
A group of things of the same type that grow or appear close together. गुच्छा
Synonyms: Group, Crowd, Bunch, Flock
Antonyms: Disperse, Individual, Isolation, Scatter
Example: In a knowledge economy, smart people tend to cluster together.
Diversify (verb)
To develop a wider range of products, interests, skills, etc. in order to be more successful or reduce risk. विविधता
Synonyms: Vary, Broaden, Branch out, Alter
Antonyms: Stay same, Conform, Narrow, Specialize
Example: Europe needs to diversify its sources for providing energy.
Artisan (noun)
A person who does work that needs a special skill, making things with their hands कारीगर
Synonyms: Craftsman, Artificer, Worker, Artist
Antonyms: Apprentice, Slacker, Butterfingers, Aristocracy
Example: Every good artisan bleeds in one way.
Amenity (noun)
A feature or service that makes a place pleasant, comfortable or easy to live in सुख-सुविधा
Synonyms: Agreeableness, Convenience, Facility, Comfort
Antonyms: Bad behavior, Bloodlust, Abomination, Burden
Example: Heating is regarded as a basic amenity.
Intervention (noun)
Action taken to improve or help a situation. हस्तक्षेप
Synonyms: Interference, Intercession, Interposition, Intrusion
Antonyms: Noninterference, Nonintervention, Challenge, Advantage
Example: Any public intervention requires detailed justification.
Rely (verb)
To need or depend on somebody/something. भरोसा करना
Synonyms: Trust, Depend, Bank, Hope
Antonyms: Doubt, Mistrust, Disbelief, Distrust
Example: Often you have to rely on intuition.
Overhaul (noun)
An examination of a machine or system, including doing repairs on it or making changes to it. ओवरहाल
Synonyms: Recondition, Refurbish, Renovate, Repair
Antonyms: Break, Injure, Do damage, Vandalize
Example: An overhaul of court procedure to simplify litigation.
The editorial
Source: The Indian Express · 9 Oct 2022With already stretched government finances, the possibility of worsening growth prospects, a higher subsidy outgo and uncertainty over revenues, the capacity of public spending to provide a fillip to growth is limited. With the drivers of growth exhibiting weakness, policy-makers will have to carefully weigh their options as they provide support to the economy.
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1. Synonym of Overhaul
2. Antonym of Intervention
3. Synonym of Precarious
4. Antonym of Rely
5. Synonym of Distinct
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