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The continuing theme of uncertainty  volatility
30,Jan,2020

10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning

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Looming (adjective)

Meaning: About to happen soon and causing worry. निकट का

Synonyms: Impending, Imminent, Forthcoming, Approaching, In The Offing

Antonyms: Remote, Eventual, Far Off, Unlikely

Example: It seemed that nothing could prevent the looming disaster.

Acrimony (noun)

Meaning: Angry bitter feelings or words. कटुता

Synonyms: Ill- Will, Bitterness, Spite, Rancour, Virulence

Antonyms: Kindness, Courtesy, Politeness, Civility

Example: The dispute was settled without acrimony.

Blackout (noun)

Meaning: A situation when the government or the police will not allow any news or information on a particular subject to be given to the public. बंदिश

Synonyms: Prohibition, Suppression, Cut Off, Censorship

Antonyms: Approval, Allowance, Permission, Clearance

Example: The Indian government has imposed a news blackout in Srinagar.

Sullen (adjective)

Meaning: In a bad mood and not speaking, either on a particular occasion or because it is part of your character. चिड़चिड़ा

Synonyms: Surly, Morose, Peevish, Touchy, Grumpy

Antonyms: Happy, Cheerful, Joyful, Cheery

Example: She gave him a sullen glare.

Overture (noun)

Meaning: A suggestion or an action by which somebody tries to make friends, start a business relationship, have discussions, etc. with somebody else. संबंध बढ़ाने का इशारा

Synonyms: Opening Move, Advances, Proposition, Proposal, Tender

Example: He began making overtures to a number of merchant banks.

Coalesce (verb)

Meaning: To come together to form one larger group, substance, etc. सम्मिलित हो जाना

Synonyms: Combine, Amalgamate, Blend, Conflate, Merge

Antonyms: Separate, Divide, Sever, Split Up

Example: The markets have coalesced into a single global market.

Maelstrom (noun)

Meaning: A situation full of strong emotions or confusing events, that is hard to control and makes you feel frightened. हंगामा, हलचल

Synonyms: Turbulence, Tumult, Turmoil, Uproar, Commotion, Bedlam

Antonyms: Calm, Peace, Harmony, Order

Example: The train station was a maelstrom of crowds.

Disparate (adjective)

Meaning: Different in every way. भिन्न

Synonyms: Dissimilar, Contrasting, Heterogeneous, Poles Apart

Antonyms: Similar, Homogenous, Corresponding, Kindred

Example: Chalk and cheese are disparate substances.

Cement (verb)

Meaning: To make something such as an agreement or friendship stronger. मज़बूत करना

Synonyms: Bolster, Buttress, Reinforce, Fortify

Antonyms: Weaken, Undermine, Undercut, Sap

Example: Our holiday together cemented our friendship.

Jeopardy (noun)

Meaning: In a dangerous position or situation and likely to be lost or harmed. संकट, ख़तरा

Synonyms: Danger, Peril, Hazard, Risk, Pitfall

Antonyms: Safety, Protection, Invulnerability, Security

Example: The civil war has put thousands of lives in jeopardy.

The editorial

Source: The Hindu · 30 Jan 2020

In 2020, India needs to gear up to face thorny problems on the internal, geopolitical and economic fronts.

The image of a darkening world which haunted 2019 continues, even as 2020 commences. Together with increased turbulence, what is evident is that the world is regressing in several directions. Democracy and democratic freedoms are coming under increasing attack accompanied by a retreat from liberalism and globalisation. This is not limited to any one country or a group of countries, but is evident across much of the world.

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

1. Synonym of Coalesce

2. Antonym of Maelstrom

3. Synonym of Looming

4. Synonym of Overture

5. Synonym of Blackout

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