10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Fallout (noun)
Meaning: The bad results of a situation or an action. नतीजा
Synonyms: Consequence, Repercussions, Upshot, Aftermath
Antonyms: Cause, Source, Reason
Example: The political fallout of the affair cost him his job.
Whittle Away (phrasal verb)
): Meaning: To make something gradually decrease in value or amount. कम करना
Synonyms: Reduce, Erode, Wear Away, Diminish, Pare Down, Prune
Antonyms: Increase, Raise, Enhance, Grow, Amplify
Example: Inflation has steadily whittled away their savings.
Rile (verb)
Meaning: To annoy somebody or make them angry. क्रुद्ध करना
Synonyms: Annoy, Vex, Exasperate, Bug, Nettle, Gall
Antonyms: Calm, Appease, Placate, Mollify
Example: He has been riled by suggestions that his Arsenal future is in doubt’
Castigate (verb)
Meaning: Scold (someone) severely. फटकारना
Synonyms: Reprimand, Chastise, Chide, Upbraid
Antonyms: Praise, Approve, Laud, Compliment
Example: The minister castigated schools for falling standards in education.
Impervious (adjective)
Meaning: Not affected or influenced by something. अप्रभावित
Synonyms: Resistant, Immune, Unaffected, Unsusceptible
Antonyms: Exposed, Vulnerable, Moved, Open
Example: He was completely impervious to criticism.
Toothless (adjective)
Meaning: Lacking genuine force or effectiveness. अप्रभावी
Synonyms: Powerless, Impotent, Ineffective, Ineffectual
Antonyms: Strong, Powerful, Puissant, Mighty, Capable
Example: This well-intentioned but toothless law will do nothing to improve the situation.
Lobby (verb)
Meaning: To try to influence a politician or the government and, for example, persuade them to support or oppose a change in the law. अपने पक्ष में जनमत तैयार करना
Synonyms: Influence, Persuade, Sway, Bring Pressure To Bear On, Pull Strings
Antonyms: Dissuade, Discourage, Advise Against
Example: The group tried to lobby the bill through.
Bank on (verb)
Meaning: To rely on somebody/something. आश्रित होना
Synonyms: Depend, Rely, Count On, Reckon On, Lean On
Antonyms: Doubt, Suspect, Distrust, Have Misgivings
Example: I'm banking on your help.
Ostensible (adjective)
Meaning: Stated or appearing to be true, but not necessarily so. तथाकथित
Synonyms: Apparent, Seeming, Specious, Outward
Antonyms: Real, Genuine, Sure, Verified
Example: The ostensible reason for his absence was illness.
Weigh (verb)
Meaning: To consider something carefully before making a decision. विचार करना, मूल्यांकन करना
Synonyms: Consider, Contemplate, Ponder, Deliberate
Antonyms: Ignore, Disregard, Dismiss, Overlook
Example: I weighed the benefits of the plan against the risks involved.
The editorial
Source: The Hindu · 3 Jan 2020It would be a gross misreading by India to dismiss global reactions to its domestic events as interference in its affairs.
In the initial year of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s first tenure (2014-19), his foreign policy moves were given priority. Putting the past with the United States behind him — it had cancelled his visa for nearly a decade and criticised his actions in Gujarat — Mr. Modi’s government forged an extra close bond with the Barack Obama administration, opening a new chapter in Indo-Pacific policy. With China, he also cast domestic sentiments aside to welcome its President, Xi Jinping to India, following it up with a visit to China. Finally, with India’s neighbours, he signalled a new start from his party, the Bharatiya Janata Party’s traditionally hard-line policies on Pakistan, Bangladesh, even Sri Lanka, putting bilateral ties over domestic concerns.
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1. Synonym of Toothless
2. Antonym of Weigh
3. Synonym of Fallout
4. Antonym of Whittle Away
5. Synonym of Bank on
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