10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Predilection (noun)
A preference or special liking for something. झुकाव पक्षपात
Synonyms: Liking, Preference, Proclivity
Antonyms: Dislike, Disinclination, Hate
Example: An artist with a predilection for bright colours.
Pertinent (adjective)
Appropriate to a particular situation. उपयुक्त मुनासिब
Synonyms: Relevant, To the point, Apposite, Appropriate
Antonyms: Irrelevant, Unsuitable, Extraneous, Inappropriate
Example: Please keep your comments pertinent to the topic under discussion.
Florid (adjective)
Having too much detail. विस्तारपूर्वक
Synonyms: Very elaborate, Intricate, Detailed
Antonyms: Simple, Plain, General
Example: The accompanying text celebrates her virtue and health in typically winsome and florid language.
Deploy (verb)
To use something effectively. असरदार तरीके से इस्तेमाल करना
Synonyms: Use, Utilize, Employ, Put to use
Antonyms: Misuse, Misapply, Misemploy
Example: She rejected the arguments that had been deployed against her.
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.
Subtle (adjective)
Good at noticing and understanding things. कुशाग्र-बुद्धि
Synonyms: Shrewd, Astute, Keen, Sagacious, Perceptive, Discerning
Antonyms: Stupid, Idiotic, Dumb, Foolish
Example: The job required a subtle mind which he was lacking.
Mammoth (adjective)
Huge. विशालकाय
Synonyms: Enormous, Colossal, Massive, Gargantuan
Antonyms: Tiny, Small, Minute, Little
Example: They are able to quickly pull relevant information from this mammoth database.
Curtail (verb)
Reduce in extent or quantity. कम करना
Synonyms: Reduce, Lessen, Diminish, Truncate
Antonyms: Extend, Lengthen, Increase, Expand
Example: Spending on books has been severely curtailed.
Transient (adjective)
Lasting only for a short time. अस्थायी
Synonyms: Temporary, Transitory, Impermanent, Ephemeral
Antonyms: Permanent, Perpetual, Lasting
Example: Short term memory refers to the transient memories that last from minutes to hours.
Fury (noun)
Wild or violent anger. तीव्र क्रोध
Synonyms: Rage, Anger, Wrath, Outrage
Antonyms: Peace, Calm, Mildness
Example: Her eyes blazed with fury.
The editorial
Source: The Times of India · 16 Sep 2020Telecom regulator Trai has recommended to the government that it’s not appropriate to regulate over the top services such as WhatsApp at this juncture. The backstory to the recommendation is that the government sought the regulator’s views on the subject over four years ago. Following the preparation of consultation papers and engaging stakeholders, the regulator has finally concluded that it’s not the right time for regulatory intervention.
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1. Synonym of Predilection
2. Antonym of Transient
3. Synonym of Curtail
4. Antonym of Pertinent
5. Synonym of Ensuing
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