10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Ostensibly (adverb)
Meaning- As appears or is stated to be true, though not necessarily so. प्रकट रूप से
Synonyms: Seemingly, Apparently, Supposedly, Outwardly
Antonyms: Truly, Genuinely, Really, Actually
Example: Troops were sent in, ostensibly to protect the civilian population.
Churlishly (adverb)
Meaning - In a rude or very unpleasant way. रुखाई से
Synonyms: Rudely, Impolitely, Curtly
Antonyms: Courteously, Politely, Suavely
Example: He replied churlishly for what he has done.
Littoral (adjective)
Meaning- Relating to or situated on the shore of the sea or a lake. समुद्र-तट का
Synonyms: Coastline, Seaboard, Coastal
Example: Three of the five Caspian littoral countries are landlocked.
Deterrence (noun)
Meaning – The action of discouraging an action or event through instilling doubt or fear of the consequences. निवारण
Synonyms: Dissuasion, Prevention, Discouragement
Antonyms: Inducement, Encouragement
Example: Nuclear missiles remain the main deterrence against possible aggression.
Malign (adjective)
Meaning - Causing harm. हानिकारक
Synonyms: Harmful, Baleful, Inimical
Antonyms: Benign, Benevolent
Example: She had a strong and malign influence.
Threshold (noun)
Meaning- The level at which something starts to happen. दहलीज़
Synonyms: Starting point, Beginning, Brink
Antonyms: Ending, Close, Completion, Omega
Example: She was on the threshold of a dazzling career
Onus (noun)
Meaning- The responsibility for something. दायित्व
Synonyms: Duty, Obligation, Responsibility
Antonyms: Advantage, Benefit, Gain
Example: The onus is on employers to follow health and safety laws.
Precipitate (adjective)
Meaning- Done, made, or acting suddenly or without careful consideration. हड़बड़ी करना
Synonyms: Hasty, Hurried, Rushed
Antonyms: Unhurried, Leisurely, Unrushed
Example: Declaring victory would not only be precipitate but dangerous.
Commensurate (adjective)
Meaning- Corresponding in size or degree. आनुपातिक
Synonyms: Proportionate, Comparable, Equal
Antonyms: Disproportionate, Incommensurate, Inappropriate
Example: Salary will be commensurate with experience.
Imprudent (adjective)
Meaning - Not showing care for the consequences of an action. बेपरवाह
Synonyms: Unwise, Injudicious, Incautious
Antonyms: Prudent, Wise, Sensible
Example: It would be imprudent to leave her winter coat behind.
The editorial
Source: The Economic Times · 22 Jul 2020The monsoon brings not just welcome rain, but also floods, avoidable ones in towns and unmanaged ones wreaking havoc elsewhere. The loss of life, livelihoods and property presents an economic drain on the system and tightens the stranglehold of poverty. This year, the Covid-19 pandemic has exacerbated and complicated the situation. This is a cost that a developing country such as India can ill afford. As we focus on reviving the economy, the focus must be on investing in building resilient infrastructure.
Building better must be the cornerstone of this effort. This will require planning and putting in place infrastructure that is resilient and adaptive to changes in the climate that have already taken place. It will also require taking measures that can minimise the adverse impact of these climatic changes.
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1. Synonym of Littoral
2. Antonym of Precipitate
3. Synonym of Deterrence
4. Antonym of Ostensibly
5. Synonym of Malign
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