15 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Dismal (adjective)
Pitifully or disgracefully bad. निराशाजनक
Synonyms: Bad, Poor, Disgraceful, Terrible
Antonyms: Hopeful, Encouraging
Example: By that measure, too, Australia's recent performance looks dismal.
Ensuing (adjective)
That happens after or as a result of another event. बाद का
Synonyms: Following, Subsequent, Succeeding
Antonyms: Former, Preceding, Previous
Example: He had become separated from his parents in the ensuing panic.
Hover (verb)
To stay close to something. आस पास फिरना
Synonyms: Loiter, Stay nearby, Wait about
Antonyms: Settle, Rest
Example: Temperatures hovered around freezing.
Rung (noun)
A level in a hierarchical structure, especially a class or career structure. पायदान
Synonyms: Level, Rank, Position, Degree
Example: The arrangement is designed to allow young couples to get a foot on the first rung of the housing ladder.
Stoke (verb)
Encourage or incite (a strong emotion or tendency). और बढ़ाना
Synonyms: Inspire, Boost, Embolden
Antonyms: Discourage, Dissuade
Example: The Chancellor was stoking up a consumer boom
Concerted (adjective)
Jointly arranged or carried out. एकत्र करना
Synonyms: Joint, Coordinated, Combined, Collaborative, United
Antonyms: Separate, Individual, Sole, Solitary
Example: A concerted effort from community residents led to the formation of an effective neighborhood watch.
Ramification (noun)
A complex or unwelcome consequence of an action or event. जटिलता
Synonyms: Aftermath, Consequence, Outcome, Effect
Antonyms: Cause, Source
Example: The outcome will have widespread ramifications for business as well as for the rest of society.
Languish (verb)
Lose or lack vitality. क्षीण होना
Synonyms: Wither, Weaken, Decline, Deteriorate
Antonyms: Thrive, Flourish, Prosper
Example: The share price languished at 102p.
Shrill (adjective)
Very high and loud, in an unpleasant way. कल्पित
Synonyms: Piercing, Sharp, High-pitched, Screechy, Strident
Antonyms: Low, Soft, Mild, Calm
Example: The shrill cries of children broke the silence.
Rampant (adjective)
(of something bad) existing or spreading everywhere in a way that cannot be controlled. अनियंत्रित
Synonyms: Unchecked, Uncontrolled, Unchecked, Unrestrained
Antonyms: Controlled, Checked, Restrained
Example: Unemployment is now rampant in most of Europe.
Slate (verb)
Schedule; plan. योजना बनाना
Synonyms: Set, Book, Fix
Example: London shows are slated for late June.
Plummet (verb)
To fall suddenly and quickly from a high level or position. अचानक से गिरना
Synonyms: Plunge, Fall, Drop, Decline, Nosedive, Tumble
Antonyms: Rise, Ascend, Soar, Shoot-Up, Escalate
Example: Her spirits plummeted at the thought of meeting him again.
Ratify (verb)
To make an agreement officially or legally valid by voting for or signing it. पुष्टि करना
Synonyms: Confirm, Approve, Agree to, Validate
Antonyms: Reject, Disapprove, Deny
Example: The treaty was ratified by all the member states.
Garb (noun)
Clothing, especially of a distinctive or special kind. पोशाक
Synonyms: Attire, Outfit, Turnout, Raiment
Example: He was dressed in Chinese garb and sporting a ponytail.
Seasoned (adjective)
Accustomed to particular conditions. अनुभवी
Synonyms: Experienced, Veteran, Matured
Antonyms: Inept, Incapable
Example: The youngsters were competing for the first time on snow against seasoned teams.
The editorial
Source: The Hindu · 2 Apr 2022There are many indices of proof that seriously contradict the tall claims of employment generation in India.
Reports on and the visuals of the recent agitations by railway job applicants reveal a widespread problem of massive job insecurity among India’s youth. Alarming figures of unemployment have been recurrent even before the huge dislocation unleashed by lockdowns imposed in 2020-21 in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Much before the pandemic, the National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) reported a 6.1% unemployment rate in 2017-18, the worst in over four decades. The picture has proved more dismal in the ensuing months since April-May of 2020.
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1. Synonym of Ramification
2. Antonym of Plummet
3. Synonym of Ratify
4. Antonym of Rampant
5. Synonym of Dismal
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