10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Promulgation (noun)
Meaning - The act of officially or publicly announcing a new law or system. घोषणा
Synonyms: Announcement, Proclamation, Declaration
Antonyms: Concealment, Hiding
Example: The promulgation of a new constitution in 2006.
Resolute (adjective)
Meaning - Admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering. अटल
Synonyms: Determined, Unflinching, Undaunted
Antonyms: Irresolute, Wavering
Example: He was resolute in his fight to uphold liberal values.
Perpetration (noun)
Meaning - The act of committing a crime or doing something wrong or evil. अपराध
Synonyms: Committal, Execution, Implementation
Example: The perpetration of the crime by the accused was proved to the satisfaction of the court.
Plunge (verb)
Meaning - Fall suddenly and uncontrollably. अचानक से गिरना
Synonyms: Crash, Plummet, Tumble, Drop
Antonyms: Soar, Go up, Rise
Example: For him, the country has already plunged into civil war.
Loopholes (noun)
Meaning - An ambiguity or inadequacy in the law or a set of rules. बचाव का रास्ता
Synonyms: Means of avoidance, Means of Evasion, Escape clause
Example: They exploited tax loopholes.
Plug (verb)
Meaning - To provide something that has been missing from a particular situation and is needed in order to improve it. भरना
Synonyms: Fill up, Stuff, Occupy
Antonyms: Deplete, Drain
Example: A cheaper range of products was introduced to plug the gap at the lower end of the market.
Stipulate (verb)
Meaning- To state clearly and definitely that something must be done, or how it must be done. स्पष्ट रूप से बताना
Synonyms: Specify, Set forth, State clearly
Antonyms: Confuse, Ignore, Unsettle
Example: A delivery date is stipulated in the contract.
Consolidate (verb)
Meaning - Strengthen (one's position or power). मजबूत बनाना
Synonyms: Stiffen, Make stronger, Fortify
Antonyms: Weaken, Undermine, Enfeeble
Example: The company consolidated its position in the international market.
Spell (verb)
Meaning- Mean or have as a result. कारण बनना
Synonyms: Lead to, Result in, Be the cause of
Antonyms: Keep, Hold
Example: The plans would spell disaster for the economy.
Trample (verb)
Meaning- To ignore somebody’s feelings or rights and treat them as if they are not important. ठोकर मारना
Synonyms: Treat disrespectfully, Show no consideration for, Disregard
Antonyms: Concern, Respect, Heed, Attend
Example: She would not let him trample over her any longer.
The editorial
Source: The Hindu · 27 Jul 2020It is in India’s interest to maintain stability in the Hong Kong SAR given their close economic and trade ties.
The promulgation and implementation of the Law of the People’s Republic of China on Safeguarding National Security in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) marks a major turning point from unrest to peace and order, and a farewell to the history of “unguarded” national security in Hong Kong.
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1. Synonym of Spell
2. Antonym of Plunge
3. Synonym of Loopholes
4. Synonym of Perpetration
5. Synonym of Resolute
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