10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Wherewithal (noun)
The money or other means needed for a particular purpose. साधन
Synonyms: Ready money, Resources, Reserves, Funds, Finances
Antonyms: Debts, Liabilities, Indebtedness
Example: They lacked the wherewithal to pay for the repairs.
Promulgate (verb)
To announce a new law or system officially or publicly. एलान करना
Synonyms: Put into effect, Enact, Enforce, Implement, Pass
Antonyms: Withhold, Refrain, Suppress
Example: The surcharge was imposed under the country's emergency regulations promulgated in May.
Ravage (verb)
Cause severe and extensive damage to. बरबाद कर देना
Synonyms: Devastate, Destroy, Ruin, Raze
Antonyms: Assist, Aid, Preserve
Example: The Guru's tender body was ravaged by the disease.
Discourse (noun)
A formal discussion of a topic in speech or writing. बातचीत
Synonyms: Discussion, Treatise, Critique
Antonyms: Agreement, Accord, Pact
Example: It is one of the few discourses to address the topic of lay ethics.
Arduous (adjective)
Involving a lot of effort and energy, especially over a period of time. कठिन
Synonyms: Strenuous, Laborious, Onerous, Burdensome
Antonyms: Effortless, Simple, Smooth, Uncomplicated
Example: Thanks to everyone who gave their time and effort to the arduous task.
Shoestring (noun)
A small or inadequate budget. बहुत कम पैसे का
Synonyms: Insignificant sum, Pittance, Trivial
Antonyms: Significant, Substantial
Example: Many early studies were done on a shoestring.
Straggling (adjective)
Grown, spread, or laid out in an irregular way. तितर-बितर
Synonyms: Rambling, Aimless
Example: A long straggling village was set up.
Speculation (noun)
The forming of a theory or conjecture without firm evidence. अनुमान
Synonyms: Conjecture, Supposition, Guesswork
Antonyms: Reality, Fact, Proof
Example: There has long been speculation that excessive accumulation of starch may impair chloroplast function.
Astonishing (adjective)
Extremely surprising or impressive. आश्चर्यजनक
Synonyms: Amazing, Astounding, Shocking, Staggering, Stupefying
Antonyms: Dull, Ordinary, Unimpressive, Boring, Unsurprising
Example: I find it absolutely astonishing that you didn't like it.
Sane (adjective)
Reasonable or sensible. समझदार
Synonyms: Prudent, Pragmatic, Sound
Antonyms: Unreasonable, Mad
Example: A sane discussion of the important social issues of our time.
The editorial
Source: The Pioneer News · 13 Dec 2021After perfunctory noises for decades, the incumbent Govt finally showed the will to install the first CDS and Gen Rawat was the perfect choice.
Several months after the conclusion of the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War, rumours had begun to fly that, due to its success, the Army might take over power from the then Congress Government. Prime Minister Indira Gandhi was anxious for her own reasons. That inflation was increasing if not raging which, she believed, was a frequent cause for losing elections. She, therefore, asked General Sam Maneckshaw to meet her. While chatting, she happened to mention rumours of an Army takeover, and asked the General if he had any such plans. Maneckshaw, with his wry sense of humour, reacted by asking: “So?”
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1. Synonym of Straggling
2. Antonym of Ravage
3. Synonym of Wherewithal
4. Antonym of Shoestring
5. Synonym of Astonishing
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